Deck 13: The Family Program

Question 1

Some people can grow up in alcoholic homes and not be changed by it.
The following are all short answer questions:

Answer 1

False

Question 2

According to the text, the counselor's most important job with the family is to_______.
a. resolve familial conflicts
b. make sure all parties area are heard
c. make referrals for family member when indicated
d. instill a spark of hope
e. none of the above

Answer 2

instill a spark of hope

Question 3

amily members feel incredible guilt because _____________.

A) they are embarrassed
B) much of the problems are their fault
C) they think they are at fault
D) of their own issues from childhood
E) all of the above

Answer 3

they are embarrassed

Question 4

amily members must understand they are powerless over the disease and their lives are unmanageable.

Question 5

Alanon is a treatment group very different in concept from 12-step programs.

Question 6

AMA Risk _______________.
a. is American Medical Association guidance.
b. means a chance of overdose.
c. is clients threatening to leave treatment before staff believes they are ready.
d. invokes the "duty to warn."
e. none of the above.

Question 7

Shame is when family members __________________.
a. feel guilty
b. believe something is wrong with them
c. hit bottom
d. blame the chemically dependent
e. all the above

Question 8

Some family members blame the client for everything.

Question 9

_________________ can tell you how their addicted family member is feeling, but cannot articulate how they are feeling.
a. Enablers
b. Siblings
c. Spouses
d. Caretakers
e. People pleasers

Question 10

If a family member has a substance abuse or mental health issue the counselor should:
a. treat them.
b. limit any contact with the client.
c. refer them to the appropriate professional.
d. perform an intervention.
e. any of the above.

Question 11

Making excuses for the addicted person is an example of ______________.
a. dependency
b. enabling
c. lying
d. narcissistic
e. none of the above

Question 12

amily groups _________________.
a. are to solve family problems
b. are to resolve deep-seeded family issues
c. are to gain support
d. are to eliminate dysfunctional communication styles
e. both c and d

Question 13

Clients can only get better if supported by family.

Question 14

Sessions that include the client and family members are called:
a. multifamily groups.
b. co-joint sessions.
c. conjoint sessions.
d. multi-systemic therapy.
e. family group.

Question 15

Which of the following is not covered as a common family problem?
a. Violence
b. Codependency
c. Guilt
d. Poor communication
e. Lack of trust

Question 16

Client's family should be contacted at one point in treatment.
a. Before admission
b. Within the 1st few hours of admission
c. Once they have completed the 1st step
d. Upon completion of the drug history
e. During continuing care and discharge planning