Group Therapy Flashcards
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A group member consistently arrives late and disrupts the session. The MOST therapeutically appropriate response from the group leader is to:
Answer: Address the pattern with the group as a boundary and process issue
Addressing disruptive patterns within the group context models boundary-setting and creates a therapeutic learning opportunity for all members.
Which group therapy model focuses specifically on identifying and correcting dysfunctional thinking patterns related to substance use?
Answer: Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy (CBGT)
CBGT targets cognitive distortions and maladaptive beliefs that sustain addictive behavior through structured skill-building exercises.
During a group session, two members begin arguing loudly. The group leader should FIRST:
Answer: Intervene calmly to de-escalate and redirect the energy therapeutically
The leader's first duty is de-escalation while preserving safety, then using the conflict as a therapeutic opportunity if appropriate.
The concept of 'universality' in group therapy, as described by Yalom, refers to:
Answer: The healing effect of members realizing their struggles are shared by others
Universality is a curative factor wherein members gain relief by recognizing that others share their painful experiences and feelings.
A co-facilitation model in addiction group therapy is MOST beneficial because:
Answer: It provides modeling of healthy interpersonal dynamics and shared clinical perspective
Co-facilitation models healthy relating, provides two clinical perspectives, and allows one leader to observe group dynamics while the other engages.
Which stage of group development, per Tuckman's model, is characterized by conflict, resistance, and power struggles among members?
Answer: Storming
The Storming stage involves members testing boundaries, competing for roles, and experiencing interpersonal conflict before cohesion develops.
A group member with a trauma history becomes highly distressed when another member shares a story of abuse. The leader should:
Answer: Gently acknowledge both members' experiences and assess safety for all
Trauma-informed group leadership requires acknowledging both members' experiences simultaneously while assessing the group's safety and stability.