Usually,group Counseling Is a Component of AOD Treatment

question 22

Multiple Choice

Usually,group counseling is a component of AOD treatment.However,group counseling has been criticized because of:

• A)the use of harsh confrontation and/or the educational purpose of many groups
• B)the use of therapists with little knowledge of AOD issues
• C)the intensity of emotions elicited with the group techniques used
• D)the overemphasis on this type of therapy compared to individual or family therapy

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Definitions:

Dissociative Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and identity.

Distinct Personalities

Unique sets of characteristics, traits, and behavioral patterns that define an individual's personal identity and differentiate them from others.

Alternating Personalities

A manifestation of dissociative identity disorder where an individual exhibits two or more distinct identities or personality states, each with its own pattern of perceiving and interacting with the environment.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a long-standing pattern of extreme shyness, feelings of inadequacy, and sensitivity to rejection or criticism, leading to social inhibition.