NBCC Group Counseling & Group Work 2

Question 1

According to ASGW Best Practice Guidelines, what is the recommended approach for screening prospective group members?

Accepted Answer

Screen individuals to ensure group appropriateness and member readiness

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Accept all who apply to avoid discrimination

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Allow the group itself to vote on new members

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Assign members randomly for diversity

Question 2

In group work, 'linking' refers to which leader technique?

Accepted Answer

Connecting similar themes or feelings expressed by different members

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Establishing norms at the start of the group

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Ending a session by summarizing key points

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Assigning homework between sessions

Question 3

Which stage of group development is associated with members sharing more deeply and demonstrating increased trust and cohesion?

Accepted Answer

Norming

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Forming

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Storming

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Performing

Question 4

A client who has never participated in group therapy expresses fear about others judging them. What is the BEST initial response?

Accepted Answer

Explore their concerns and provide psychoeducation about the group process

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Reassure them that no one will judge them in the group

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Refer them to individual counseling instead

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Remind them that confidentiality rules prevent judgment

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'closed' group format?

Accepted Answer

A group that does not accept new members after it has begun

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A group that meets without a leader present

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A group open to anyone in the community

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A group focused exclusively on a single diagnosis

Question 6

When a group member consistently speaks for the entire group using 'we' statements, which role is this member likely enacting?

Accepted Answer

Spokesperson

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Gatekeeper

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Harmonizer

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Monopolizer

Question 7

Which therapeutic factor involves group members feeling a sense of belonging and acceptance within the group?

Accepted Answer

Cohesiveness

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Imitative behavior

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Instillation of hope

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Existential factors