Exam 11: Groups in Community Settings

Martha-Anne is a counselee in a nursing home. She does not regularly come out of her shell. The counselor prods her to speak. It appears that the fear of breach-of-confidentiality exists. The counselor can legitimately take into account as a possibility of the root of this anxiety:

A crucial opportunity in women's group-work is delving into what it means to be _____________ in a(n) ____________ society

Prospective counselors who are planning/preparing to work with older adults/the elderly in therapeutic settings might wish to expand their knowledge in the field of _________________.

Many older adults, particularly those who have lost a spouse, have a strong need to be __________.

__________ is particularly appropriate with older people both because this population often  experiences loneliness and isolation and because interpersonal interaction is vital for  physical and psychological well-being.

In a group context, one powerful intervention is the leader modeling appropriate __________ by sharing some of his own life experiences.

Traditional approaches in treating male perpetrators of domestic violence typically demonstrate:

Many women learn early that the predominant expectation in a patriarchal society is all of the following except __________:

Perry, a group counselor, also works at night as a stand-up comedian at The Comedy Funhouse. He has a natural inclination to use humor. He should keep this humor situation-specific by:

__________ provide accurate information on the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol on the  brain and body, withdrawal syndromes associated with specific drugs, cravings and relapse  triggers, and the role of support groups in the recovery process.

A key task in conducting therapy with older adults/the elderly is challenging the ____________ of aging.

Mental health practitioners need to know more about working with __________ because this  is one of the fastest growing groups in the United States.

Hedtke and Winslade (2004) believe that a therapeutic approach in grief and bereavement treatment is the development of a new relationship with:

When approaching the administrators of an assisted-care living center for the elderly, J.D. felt resistance for his idea for creating a group. He should counter with:

Men may pay a steeper price than their female counterparts for engaging in ___________ behaviors, which encourages men to remain deeply entrenched in masculine roles.

Identify attitudes and skills needed in working effectively with older adults in groups

Substance use treatment groups are usually __________ and have revolving membership.

Traditionally, older adults have been portrayed in a __________ manner by the American  media.

Increased loneliness is often a key factor following the death of a loved one, and a group can offer the older person much needed __________.

__________ help clients become aware of the connection between their thoughts, feelings,  and behaviors in making choices that will support their drug-free lifestyle.