CIP Family & Client Engagement 2

Question 1

During a family intervention, a sibling becomes hostile and threatens to leave. The interventionist's best immediate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the sibling's feelings and invite them to stay engaged

Answer

Acknowledging emotions de-escalates hostility while keeping the sibling engaged in the intervention process.

Question 2

Which concept best describes the unconscious family roles (e.g., hero, scapegoat, mascot) that develop in families affected by addiction?

Accepted Answer

Adaptive family roles

Answer

Adaptive family roles are coping identities members adopt to manage the chaos of a loved one's addiction.

Question 3

A client agrees to enter treatment during the intervention but insists on a 48-hour delay to 'get affairs in order.' The interventionist should:

Accepted Answer

Insist on same-day admission and address practical concerns with family help

Answer

Delays significantly increase the risk of the client changing their mind; mobilizing family support to handle practical issues keeps momentum toward same-day admission.

Question 4

When helping family members write their intervention letters, the interventionist should advise them to AVOID:

Accepted Answer

Using 'I' statements throughout the letter

Answer

While 'I' statements are generally good communication, intervention letters are structured differently—they center on specific behaviors and their impact, not just personal feelings.

Question 5

The primary purpose of pre-intervention family meetings is to:

Accepted Answer

Build consensus, rehearse the process, and establish unified consequences

Answer

Pre-intervention meetings align the team on approach, rehearse letters, and ensure everyone is prepared to hold their stated consequences.

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CIP Family & Client Engagement 2