What are the strengths and weaknesses of group work in addictions treatment?
What will be an ideal response?
Strengths: Cost-effective; members get a sense of connectedness to others; there are opportunities to learn from other group members; groups provide a sense of hope; members often receive more helpful information in group than they would in individual therapy; members begin to see self as dependable and capable of helping others; members can correct faulty experiences from primary family group; and some content of therapy can be better suited for group formats (for example, social skills).Weaknesses: Less individual attention and as a result clients may be passive or mentally disengage during sessions; group work is more complex on a relational level; group work moves at a faster pace than individual therapy; interactions between members require spontaneous; thoughtful responses from leader; and issues of confidentiality.
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According to Berg & Jaya (1993), which of the following counseling approaches would NOT be preferred by Asian clients?
a. Crisis-oriented b. Solution-oriented c. Brief d. Growth-oriented
Regarding outcome research on existential psychotherapies, the current research literature has revealed: a. their relative success compared to no treatment and other therapies. b. that existential therapies are more effective than traditional psychoanalysis, but less effective than behavioral therapy for some kinds of problems. c. that existential therapies are more effective for
adolescents, college age students and young adultsthan any other therapy. d. no controlled research or meta-analytic studies to evaluate its effectiveness.
A written guide that describes how a class lesson will be conducted is
a. goals and objectives b. classroom management c. lesson plan d. differentiated instruction
The means by which older adults recall, assess, and evaluate past events is called
A) nostalgia.? B) ?reminiscence. C) ?regret. D) ?daydreaming.