LCDC Counseling Skills 1

Question 1

In Motivational Interviewing, the acronym OARS stands for:

Accepted Answer

Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries

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Outcomes, Attitudes, Responses, Skills

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Objectives, Actions, Readiness, Support

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Open dialogue, Accountability, Reflection, Solutions

Question 2

Which therapeutic approach is most evidence-based for treating co-occurring substance use and PTSD?

Accepted Answer

Seeking Safety

Answer

12-step facilitation only

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Psychodynamic therapy

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Bibliotherapy alone

Question 3

Which type of reflection in Motivational Interviewing acknowledges the feeling behind the client's words?

Accepted Answer

Feeling reflection (empathic reflection)

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Simple reflection

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Amplified reflection

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Double-sided reflection

Question 4

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for substance use disorders focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Identifying and modifying thoughts and behaviors that trigger substance use

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Exploring early childhood experiences

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Medication management primarily

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Spiritual growth and 12-step work

Question 5

The therapeutic alliance in substance use counseling is best characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard

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Strict boundary enforcement

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Counselor authority and client compliance

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Confrontation of denial

Question 6

A client says, 'I know I should stop drinking, but I just can't imagine my life without it.' This statement represents:

Accepted Answer

Ambivalence

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Precontemplation

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Denial

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Action stage readiness