CSAM Group Therapy & Facilitation 5

Question 1

A facilitator observes that one member consistently receives positive feedback from the group but dismisses all of it. This pattern most likely reflects:

Accepted Answer

Difficulty receiving care, possibly linked to shame or mistrust underlying the anger

Answer

Dismissing positive feedback often signals shame-based beliefs or attachment difficulties that can fuel anger, making it a key therapeutic focus.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'interpersonal learning input' as a therapeutic factor in anger management groups?

Accepted Answer

Members receiving honest feedback about how their behavior impacts others

Answer

Interpersonal learning input occurs when members gain insight into how their anger-driven behaviors affect others through direct, real-time group feedback.

Question 3

During the termination phase of a closed anger management group, the facilitator's primary task is to:

Accepted Answer

Help members consolidate gains, process the group ending, and plan for relapse prevention

Answer

Termination work focuses on reinforcing skill gains, processing the loss of the group, and developing individualized relapse prevention plans.

Question 4

When establishing group norms at the outset of an anger management group, it is most therapeutic to:

Accepted Answer

Collaboratively develop norms with members to increase buy-in and ownership

Answer

Collaboratively developing norms increases member investment in upholding them and models the respectful communication skills central to anger management.

Question 5

A facilitator working with an anger management group notices that sessions consistently run over time. This most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

A facilitation boundary issue that may mirror members' own difficulty setting limits

Answer

Chronic boundary violations around time by the facilitator can model and reinforce the same limit-setting problems that contribute to members' anger difficulties.

(CSAM) Certified Specialist in Anger Management Practice Test

(CSAM) Certified Specialist in Anger Management Practice Test

CSAM Group Therapy & Facilitation 5