Group Therapy Flashcards
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In motivational enhancement group therapy for addiction, the leader's PRIMARY role is to:
Answer: Elicit and reinforce members' own motivation for change
Motivational enhancement approaches prioritize evoking intrinsic motivation through reflective listening, affirmation, and drawing out change talk.
Which ethical issue is MOST commonly encountered in addiction group therapy related to confidentiality?
Answer: Members sharing what was said in group with people outside the group
Because the leader cannot legally bind other members to confidentiality, members sharing others' disclosures outside group is the most common ethical challenge.
The therapeutic factor of 'altruism' in group therapy occurs when:
Answer: A member gains self-worth by helping another member in the group
Altruism as a curative factor involves members experiencing increased self-esteem and purpose by offering support and insight to fellow members.
A relapse prevention group differs from an early recovery group primarily in that it:
Answer: Focuses on deeper emotional and situational triggers rather than basic coping skills
Relapse prevention groups address complex, individualized high-risk situations and cognitive triggers, building on the foundational skills taught in early recovery groups.
When conducting a psychoeducation group for clients in early addiction recovery, the leader should prioritize content that:
Answer: Provides immediate, practical information about the recovery process and brain chemistry
Early recovery psychoeducation groups prioritize stabilization content — understanding withdrawal, cravings, and recovery tools — before deeper emotional work.
A group member discloses suicidal ideation during an open group session. The counselor should FIRST:
Answer: Assess the member's safety without dismissing the group experience
The counselor must assess suicide risk immediately and directly while managing the group environment so other members feel safe and supported.
Which of the following BEST describes 'process commentary' in group therapy leadership?
Answer: Commenting on the here-and-now interpersonal dynamics occurring within the group
Process commentary involves the leader naming and reflecting the group's live interpersonal and emotional dynamics as they unfold in real time.