Stages of Change
Family Roles
Functions of AOD Counselor
Counseling
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100

A happy user who is resistant to change best represents THIS stage of change.

What is Precontemplation?

100

THIS role typically takes the blame for all the family problems and draws attention away from the core problem of addiction in the family.

Who is the Scapegoat?

100

This function occurs FIRST and it helps determine whether an individual is an appropriate fit for treatment.

What is Screening?

100

Blowing up balloons, eating a candy kiss, and blowing bubbles can represent activities towards this therapeutic modality.

What is Mindfulness?

100
THIS term is used to describe a person who is diagnosed with a mental illness and a substance use disorder at the same time.

What is Dual Diagnosis?

200

This is the length of time needed to move from Action to Maintenance.

What is 6 months?

200

Successful, responsible and an overachiever may describe THIS family role, but they tend to feel pressure to perform and afraid to fail.

Who is the Hero?

200

How many core steps in total are involved with an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) counselor?

What is 12?

200

This is the name of a therapy which originated to help those with Borderline Personality Disorder and utilizes Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation. 

What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)?

200

THIS stage of group development is the one with the most conflict in the group and where tensions are the highest among group members.

What is Storming?

300

Statements suggesting "I might" or "Maybe I will?" change best represents THIS stage of change.

What is Contemplation?

300

THIS role holds the power of ALL of the other family members, who tend to revolve around this family role.

Who is the chemically dependent? Who is the addict?

300

THIS function involves explaining the program's rules, goals, clients' rights such a right to confidentiality and personal belongings.

What is Orientation?

300
THIS therapeutic model suggests that what we think controls our behaviors.

What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?

300

THIS represents a process of integration where immigrants are "absorbed" into the larger community and implies a loss of culture from one's country of origin.

What is Assimilation?

400

Having firm plans to embark on behavioral change but not making the change yet BEST represents THIS stage of change.

What is Preparation?

400

Withdrawn, aloof, quiet, distant and independent may represent qualities of THIS family role.

Who is the Lost Child?

400

THIS screening tool helps identify if alcohol is a problem.

What is AUDIT? What is MAST?

400

"Do you like ice cream?" represents this type of questioning when utilizing Motivational Interviewing.

What are closed-ended questions?

400

THIS term is used to describe more than one relationship and is not always unethical but highly discouraged.

What is a Dual Relationship?

500

"Sustain Talk" is a part of the Motivational Interviewing jargon which suggests an individual is in THIS stage of change?

What is Precontemplation?

500

THIS role absorbs the consequences of the chemically dependent's behavior to make it easier for the dependent to continue their drug use.

Who is the Enabler?

500

THIS function helps determine the level of care for treatment by gathering personal and historical information.

What is an Assessment?

500

THESE irrational thoughts that can influence your emotions and ultimately your behaviors and represents a core tenet in CBT treatment.

What are cognitive distortions?

500

Saying goodbye may be difficult in this stage of group development as this typically represents the termination of the group.

What is Adjourning?