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Clinical Procedures and Protocols Flashcards

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  1. During a group therapy session, a member reveals information about another member outside the group. Which protocol applies?

    Answer: The counselor should address the breach within the group and reinforce group confidentiality norms

    Counselors should address confidentiality breaches within the group as a therapeutic and structural issue, reinforcing agreed-upon group norms.

  2. A counselor is working with a client using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Which technique is used to help clients observe their thoughts without being controlled by them?

    Answer: Cognitive defusion

    Cognitive defusion techniques in ACT help clients create psychological distance from their thoughts, reducing their behavioral and emotional impact.

  3. A newly licensed counselor is uncertain how to handle a complex ethical dilemma. According to best practice, what is the FIRST recommended step?

    Answer: Consult the relevant ethics codes (ACA, state law)

    Consulting applicable ethics codes and relevant laws is the foundational first step in any structured ethical decision-making process.

  4. Which assessment instrument is most appropriate for screening a client for alcohol use disorder in a clinical intake setting?

    Answer: AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test)

    The AUDIT is a validated 10-item WHO screening tool specifically designed to detect harmful and hazardous alcohol use.

  5. A counselor is treating a client with OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). What does 'response prevention' specifically refer to?

    Answer: Refraining from performing compulsions after exposure to anxiety-provoking stimuli

    Response prevention means the client refrains from performing compulsive behaviors after exposure, allowing anxiety to habituate naturally.

  6. Which of the following best describes the clinical concept of 'termination readiness'?

    Answer: The client demonstrates sustained symptom reduction, generalized skill use, and confidence in maintaining gains

    Termination readiness is a clinical judgment based on the client's ability to maintain progress independently, not administrative factors alone.

  7. A counselor inadvertently discloses a client's identity while presenting a case study at a professional conference. Which corrective action is most appropriate?

    Answer: Notify the client of the breach, document the incident, and review consent procedures

    Ethical practice requires informing the affected client of the breach, documenting it, and implementing corrective measures to prevent recurrence.