Question 1

The ACA Code of Ethics states that counselors may only practice within areas in which they have received the necessary education,training,experience and supervision.

Accepted Answer

The ACA Code of Ethics requires counselors to practice only within the boundaries of their competence, based on their education, training, supervised experience, state and national professional credentials, and appropriate professional experience.

Question 2

An understanding of gender from a developmental and cultural perspective,as well as an awareness of the implications inherent in that perspective is a critical attribute of the group counselor working with addictions.

Accepted Answer

Understanding gender from a developmental and cultural perspective allows a group counselor working with addictions to address and support the unique experiences and challenges faced by individuals of different genders, considering societal norms and expectations, which is crucial for effective counseling and support.

Question 3

Family members of addicts should be provided an opportunity to come together to share their experiences,discuss problems,provide encouragement,and learn to cope more effectively with various concerns.

Accepted Answer

Family members of addicts can benefit greatly from support groups where they can share experiences, gain insights, receive encouragement, and learn coping strategies, which can improve their well-being and ability to support their loved one.

Question 4

Group counselors must guarantee that there will be no breaches of confidentiality.

Accepted Answer

Group counselors cannot guarantee that there will be no breaches of confidentiality because they cannot control what group members do outside of the group setting.

Question 5

Rationalization is the chronic use of excuses to support both addiction and the feelings of inadequacy that lead to destructive acting and behaving.

Accepted Answer

Rationalization is a defense mechanism where an individual justifies or excuses their behaviors or feelings with plausible reasons, often to avoid facing the true underlying motivations or to maintain self-esteem. In the context of addiction, it involves making excuses for continuing the addictive behavior and for the negative consequences that arise from it, as well as justifying feelings of inadequacy that may contribute to the cycle of addiction.

Question 6

Typically led by a volunteer,this type of counseling group helps members cope with problems while providing support to one another.&#10;A)Self help group&#10;B)Psychoeducational group&#10;C)Psychotherapeutic group&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Self-help groups are typically led by volunteers and focus on providing mutual support and coping strategies for members dealing with similar issues or problems. Unlike psychoeducational or psychotherapeutic groups, which are often led by professionals, self-help groups rely on the shared experiences and support of the members themselves.

Question 7

ASGW recommends which of the following specific training as minimum requirements to leading psychoeducational or psychotherapeutic groups:&#10;A)One graduate course in Group Counseling&#10;B)Ten or more hours of group experience&#10;C)45- 60 hours of supervised experience&#10;D)a and b

Accepted Answer

The Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) recommends a minimum of one graduate course in Group Counseling and ten or more hours of group experience as part of the specific training requirements for leading psychoeducational or psychotherapeutic groups.

Question 8

Typically facilitated by mental health professionals,psychologists,social workers,or certified alcohol and drug counselors,these counseling groups typically improve psychological functioning and the adjustment of the members.

A)Psychotherapeutic group
B)Psychoeducational group
C)Self help groups
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapeutic groups are facilitated by mental health professionals and aim to improve psychological functioning and adjustment among members through therapeutic interventions.

Question 9

A visual representation of a person's family tree created with lines,words,and geometric figures that may reveal patterns of addiction,codependence,or other problem behaviors in the client's family system is called

A)Genogram
B)A timeline
C)Person,house,tree
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

A genogram is a graphical representation of a family tree that shows detailed data on relationships among individuals. It often includes information on the medical history and behavioral patterns within a family, making it a useful tool for identifying recurring patterns of addiction, codependence, or other problem behaviors.

Question 10

A type of counseling group that commonly includes planned interventions that focus on specific issues is commonly referred to as:&#10;A)Psychotherapeutic group&#10;B)Self help group&#10;C)Psychoeducational group&#10;D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Psychoeducational groups are designed with planned interventions focusing on specific issues, aiming to educate and inform participants about their conditions and strategies to cope with or manage them. These groups often cover topics such as stress management, anxiety, depression, or substance abuse, providing structured content and activities to help participants learn about their issues and develop coping mechanisms.

Deck 10: Group Therapy for Treatment of Addictions