CSAM Counseling Strategies & Interventions 2

Question 1

Which motivational interviewing technique involves reflecting back an amplified version of what a client said to evoke self-correction?

Accepted Answer

Amplified reflection

Answer

Amplified reflection overstates the client's position slightly, often prompting them to moderate or reconsider their stance.

Question 2

A client with chronic anger consistently catastrophizes minor setbacks. Which CBT technique directly targets this cognitive distortion?

Accepted Answer

Decatastrophizing

Answer

Decatastrophizing helps clients realistically evaluate the probability and impact of feared outcomes, reducing magnified thinking.

Question 3

In a group anger management setting, a member dominates sessions and intimidates others. The counselor's BEST immediate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Address the behavior directly and redirect group participation

Answer

Directly but calmly addressing the behavior while redirecting group norms maintains safety and models assertive communication.

Question 4

The 'STOP' skill in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) stands for Stop, Take a step back, Observe, and:

Accepted Answer

Proceed mindfully

Answer

DBT's STOP skill ends with 'Proceed mindfully,' encouraging intentional rather than reactive action.

Question 5

When using the Socratic method in anger management counseling, the counselor primarily aims to:

Accepted Answer

Guide clients to discover insights through questioning

Answer

Socratic questioning uses guided inquiry to help clients examine assumptions and arrive at new perspectives themselves.

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