Intervention Techniques Flashcards
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A post-op client reports drinking alcohol to cope with stress now that food is restricted. What phenomenon should the counselor assess for?
Answer: Addiction transfer (cross-addiction)
Replacing food with alcohol or another substance after bariatric surgery suggests addiction transfer, which requires targeted intervention.
Which group intervention format is most supported for improving long-term adherence after bariatric surgery?
Answer: Ongoing structured support groups with psychoeducation and peer accountability
Regular structured support groups combining education and peer support are linked to better adherence and weight outcomes.
A client eats rapidly and stops only when experiencing pain and vomiting. Which mindful-eating intervention directly targets this pattern?
Answer: Teaching the client to slow down, chew thoroughly, and notice satiety cues before discomfort
Mindful eating trains the client to recognize early satiety signals, preventing overfilling of the surgical pouch.
When a client expresses shame about weight regain, which counselor response best reflects self-compassion-based intervention?
Answer: "Regain is a common part of this journey; let's look at it with curiosity rather than judgment."
Self-compassion approaches normalize setbacks and replace judgment with curiosity, reducing shame-driven eating.
A counselor and client sign a written agreement stating the client will earn a non-food reward after completing 12 food logs. This illustrates which technique?
Answer: Contingency contracting
Contingency contracting formalizes behavior-reward agreements to reinforce adherence.
Which is the most appropriate first-line counseling intervention for a client with mild pre-surgical binge eating symptoms?
Answer: Cognitive behavioral therapy focused on regular eating patterns and trigger management
CBT is the evidence-based first-line treatment for binge eating and can be delivered before surgery.
A client says, "There's no point logging food; I always fail anyway." Which cognitive restructuring step should the counselor take first?
Answer: Help the client examine the evidence for and against the belief
Cognitive restructuring begins with collaboratively testing the accuracy of the automatic thought against real evidence.