Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Counseling Theories and Skills 4

Question 1

A family systems counselor working with a client in recovery would be MOST interested in:

Accepted Answer

Patterns of interaction and roles within the family unit

Answer

Family systems theory focuses on circular patterns of interaction, roles, and homeostasis within the family as the unit of treatment.

Question 2

Which of the following is the BEST example of a 'closed question' that a counselor should minimize using in early sessions?

Accepted Answer

'Have you ever tried to quit before?'

Answer

Closed questions elicit yes/no answers and limit exploration; they should be minimized in favor of open-ended questions in early counseling.

Question 3

Motivational Interviewing's 'DARN-CAT' acronym refers to:

Accepted Answer

Categories of change talk to recognize and reinforce

Answer

DARN-CAT stands for Desire, Ability, Reasons, Need (preparatory change talk) and Commitment, Activation, Taking Steps (mobilizing change talk).

Question 4

A counselor practicing Gestalt therapy would MOST likely use which of the following techniques?

Accepted Answer

The empty chair dialogue

Answer

The empty chair technique is a hallmark Gestalt method used to facilitate dialogue with absent people or disowned parts of the self.

Question 5

When a client in recovery says 'I know I should stop, but I just can't,' this statement BEST reflects:

Accepted Answer

Ambivalence

Answer

Ambivalence involves simultaneously holding conflicting motivations — wanting to change while also wanting to continue — which is normal in the change process.

Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Practice Test

Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Practice Test

Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam Counseling Theories and Skills 4