Question 1

Discuss in brief the group models used in the substance abuse context.

Accepted Answer

In the substance abuse context, there are several group models that are commonly used to address and treat addiction. These group models are designed to provide support, education, and therapy to individuals struggling with substance abuse. Some of the most commonly used group models in the substance abuse context include:

1. Psychoeducational Groups: These groups focus on providing education and information about addiction, its effects, and strategies for recovery. Participants learn about the science of addiction, coping skills, and relapse prevention techniques.

2. Support Groups: Support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment for individuals to share their experiences, struggles, and successes with others who are also in recovery.

3. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Groups: CBT groups focus on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors related to substance abuse. Participants learn to develop healthier coping strategies and skills to manage cravings and triggers.

4. Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) Groups: MET groups use motivational interviewing techniques to help individuals explore and resolve their ambivalence about change. Participants are encouraged to identify their personal motivations for recovery and set achievable goals.

5. Family Therapy Groups: These groups involve the participation of family members and focus on addressing the impact of addiction on the family system. Participants learn to improve communication, set boundaries, and support their loved one in recovery.

Each of these group models offers unique benefits and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals in recovery. Group therapy in the substance abuse context provides a sense of community, reduces isolation, and allows individuals to learn from others who have similar experiences. It also provides a platform for individuals to practice new skills and receive feedback and support from their peers.

Question 2

List the positives or benefits of group counseling.

Accepted Answer

Group counseling offers several benefits, including the opportunity for individuals to connect with others who are experiencing similar challenges. This sense of community and support can help reduce feelings of isolation and provide a sense of belonging. Additionally, group counseling allows for diverse perspectives and feedback from peers, which can offer new insights and solutions to problems. It also provides a safe space for individuals to practice social skills, improve communication, and build trust with others. Group counseling can also be more cost-effective than individual therapy and can provide a sense of accountability and motivation as individuals work towards their goals alongside their peers. Overall, group counseling can offer a supportive and empowering environment for individuals to work through their issues and make positive changes in their lives.

Question 3

Hutchins's group model moves the group members through a step-by-step process, from .

Accepted Answer

A)  finding meaning to mutual construction of knowledge to giving voice and, finally, to transfer of learning 
B)  mutual construction of knowledge to giving voice to finding meaning and, finally, to transfer of learning 
C)  giving voice to finding meaning to transfer of learning and, finally, to mutual construction of knowledge 
D)  giving voice to finding meaning to mutual construction of knowledge and, finally, to transfer of learning 
A)  finding meaning to mutual construction of knowledge to giving voice and, finally, to transfer of learning 
B)  mutual construction of knowledge to giving voice to finding meaning and, finally, to transfer of learning 
C)  giving voice to finding meaning to transfer of learning and, finally, to mutual construction of knowledge 
D)  giving voice to finding meaning to mutual construction of knowledge and, finally, to transfer of learning D

Question 4

Which of the following focuses directly on the interpersonal relationships and the quality of social skills for substance abuse clients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral modeling 
B)  Skill practice 
C)  Individual counseling 
D)  Group counseling 
A)  Behavioral modeling 
B)  Skill practice 
C)  Individual counseling 
D)  Group counseling

Question 5

Both the motivational interviewing curriculum and the stages of change therapy demonstrate the importance of matching interventions with

Accepted Answer

A)  family's anxiousness for the client. 
B)  group members' motivation for change. 
C)  counselor's persistence to bring change in the clients'. 
D)  clients' readiness for change. 
A)  family's anxiousness for the client. 
B)  group members' motivation for change. 
C)  counselor's persistence to bring change in the clients'. 
D)  clients' readiness for change.

Question 6

Once clients have made at least a tentative commitment to change, they are ready to embark on the development of recovery skills that are transferable to real-life situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true of forming a new group and the group process in the substance abuse field?

Accepted Answer

A)  When new members join an existing group, leaders usually do not insist on regular attendance and punctuality. 
B)  Groups generally have a firm rule against attending in an intoxicated state. 
C)  Ground rules formed by the group members usually lead to a loss of focus in pursuing the group objectives. 
D)  Many substance abuse groups are under no time-limits, with most members joining at different points of the process. 
A)  When new members join an existing group, leaders usually do not insist on regular attendance and punctuality. 
B)  Groups generally have a firm rule against attending in an intoxicated state. 
C)  Ground rules formed by the group members usually lead to a loss of focus in pursuing the group objectives. 
D)  Many substance abuse groups are under no time-limits, with most members joining at different points of the process.

Question 8

In a collaborative goal setting, as members listen to each other they are likely to find commonalities in their individual goals. Who models these commonalities so that members learn how to approach one another in the same way?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group leader 
B)  Individual counselor 
C)  Any member client 
D)  None of these is correct. 
A)  Group leader 
B)  Individual counselor 
C)  Any member client 
D)  None of these is correct.

Question 9

Identify which of the following characteristics does NOT belong to collaborative and empowering groups:

Accepted Answer

A)  Some group members are specially designated to contribute to an atmosphere of shared leadership. 
B)  All group members are recognized as having something to offer in a shared leadership. 
C)  The counselor, as group leader, models a respectful and supportive demeanor. 
D)  The counselor encourages participants to acknowledge one another's strengths. 
A)  Some group members are specially designated to contribute to an atmosphere of shared leadership. 
B)  All group members are recognized as having something to offer in a shared leadership. 
C)  The counselor, as group leader, models a respectful and supportive demeanor. 
D)  The counselor encourages participants to acknowledge one another's strengths.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of group counseling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enforces standards of confidentiality that last beyond the duration of group counseling 
B)  Reduces the isolation experienced by people who have substance abuse disorder 
C)  Enables people who abuse substances to witness the recovery of others 
D)  Encourages members and reinforces their positive choices as they undertake difficult tasks 
A)  Enforces standards of confidentiality that last beyond the duration of group counseling 
B)  Reduces the isolation experienced by people who have substance abuse disorder 
C)  Enables people who abuse substances to witness the recovery of others 
D)  Encourages members and reinforces their positive choices as they undertake difficult tasks

Question 11

Which of the following is true of standards of confidentiality and scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Former clients might inadvertently share information that betrays the confidence of other group members. 
B)  Few ethical codes in the helping professions include standards related to the scope of practice for which the individual helper is trained and qualified. 
C)  Staff members in substance abuse treatment programs are never asked to carry out group leadership without specialized training. 
D)  The American Counseling Association's Code of Ethics (2016) is unclear if the parameters of confidentiality need to be explained to the group. 
A)  Former clients might inadvertently share information that betrays the confidence of other group members. 
B)  Few ethical codes in the helping professions include standards related to the scope of practice for which the individual helper is trained and qualified. 
C)  Staff members in substance abuse treatment programs are never asked to carry out group leadership without specialized training. 
D)  The American Counseling Association's Code of Ethics (2016) is unclear if the parameters of confidentiality need to be explained to the group.

Question 12

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2017) suggests that psychoeducational models are useful for helping clients in the

Accepted Answer

A)  maintenance level. 
B)  precontemplative or contemplative level of change. 
C)  middle recovery stage. 
D)  preparation stage. 
A)  maintenance level. 
B)  precontemplative or contemplative level of change. 
C)  middle recovery stage. 
D)  preparation stage.

Question 13

Activity that works well in the group modality include developing alternative methods of managing stress, gaining skill in problem solving, and learning how to respond to others through accommodation rather than assertiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When asked to list as many triggers as they can, clients in group brainstorming have a hard time becoming aware of possible antecedents to their drinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In a group setting, assertiveness needs to be defined first, with participants learning to differentiate among assertiveness, aggressiveness, and passivity, and learning to recognize the suitability of assertion in human interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The rule-setting task is important because it provides an opportunity for early, meaningful interaction and invokes a sense of responsibility among group members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How does compliance compare with internalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  In compliance the client internalizes the change and accepts the group influence but in internalization the client accepts change for the sake of acceptance in the group. 
B)  Compliance and internalization are one and the same when accomplished through group counseling. 
C)  In compliance the individual accepts the group influence to gain acceptance, where as in internalization the client actually believes in the efficacy of acquired cognition. 
D)  Compliance is when the client accepts change for the society's sake and internalization is when the client accepts change for family's sake. 
A)  In compliance the client internalizes the change and accepts the group influence but in internalization the client accepts change for the sake of acceptance in the group. 
B)  Compliance and internalization are one and the same when accomplished through group counseling. 
C)  In compliance the individual accepts the group influence to gain acceptance, where as in internalization the client actually believes in the efficacy of acquired cognition. 
D)  Compliance is when the client accepts change for the society's sake and internalization is when the client accepts change for family's sake.

Discuss in brief the group models used in the substance abuse context.

List the positives or benefits of group counseling.

Hutchins's group model moves the group members through a step-by-step process, from .

Which of the following focuses directly on the interpersonal relationships and the quality of social skills for substance abuse clients?

Both the motivational interviewing curriculum and the stages of change therapy demonstrate the importance of matching interventions with

Once clients have made at least a tentative commitment to change, they are ready to embark on the development of recovery skills that are transferable to real-life situations.

Which of the following is true of forming a new group and the group process in the substance abuse field?

In a collaborative goal setting, as members listen to each other they are likely to find commonalities in their individual goals. Who models these commonalities so that members learn how to approach one another in the same way?

Identify which of the following characteristics does NOT belong to collaborative and empowering groups:

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of group counseling?

Which of the following is true of standards of confidentiality and scope of practice?

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2017) suggests that psychoeducational models are useful for helping clients in the

Activity that works well in the group modality include developing alternative methods of managing stress, gaining skill in problem solving, and learning how to respond to others through accommodation rather than assertiveness.

When asked to list as many triggers as they can, clients in group brainstorming have a hard time becoming aware of possible antecedents to their drinking.

In a group setting, assertiveness needs to be defined first, with participants learning to differentiate among assertiveness, aggressiveness, and passivity, and learning to recognize the suitability of assertion in human interaction.

The rule-setting task is important because it provides an opportunity for early, meaningful interaction and invokes a sense of responsibility among group members.

How does compliance compare with internalization?

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Exam 6: Empowering Clients Through Group Work

Discuss in brief the group models used in the substance abuse context.

List the positives or benefits of group counseling.

Hutchins's group model moves the group members through a step-by-step process, from .

Which of the following focuses directly on the interpersonal relationships and the quality of social skills for substance abuse clients?

Both the motivational interviewing curriculum and the stages of change therapy demonstrate the importance of matching interventions with

Once clients have made at least a tentative commitment to change, they are ready to embark on the development of recovery skills that are transferable to real-life situations.

Which of the following is true of forming a new group and the group process in the substance abuse field?

In a collaborative goal setting, as members listen to each other they are likely to find commonalities in their individual goals. Who models these commonalities so that members learn how to approach one another in the same way?

Identify which of the following characteristics does NOT belong to collaborative and empowering groups:

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of group counseling?

Which of the following is true of standards of confidentiality and scope of practice?

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2017) suggests that psychoeducational models are useful for helping clients in the

Activity that works well in the group modality include developing alternative methods of managing stress, gaining skill in problem solving, and learning how to respond to others through accommodation rather than assertiveness.

When asked to list as many triggers as they can, clients in group brainstorming have a hard time becoming aware of possible antecedents to their drinking.

In a group setting, assertiveness needs to be defined first, with participants learning to differentiate among assertiveness, aggressiveness, and passivity, and learning to recognize the suitability of assertion in human interaction.

The rule-setting task is important because it provides an opportunity for early, meaningful interaction and invokes a sense of responsibility among group members.

How does compliance compare with internalization?

Substance Abuse Counseling for Today

Drugs and Their Effects

Motivational Interviewing

Assessment and Treatment Planning

Helping Clients Change

Maintaining Change in Substance Use Behaviors

Working With Families

Successful Service Programs

Preventing Substance Abuse

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