LCDC QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS COMPILATION

Define Simplifying - Involves the reflection and restatement of what the client said. It removes confusion, avoids intellectualizations, and convoluted explanations, and can help the client stay focused on concerns, feelings, and problems in the here and now. Define Attending - Refers to ways i...

What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? - An alcohol abuse syndrome occurring during pregnancy that causes facial/head deformities, mental retardation, heart defects, & stunted growth. What are the withdrawal symptoms for hallucinogens or psychedelics? - no symptoms, (just flashbacks of trips). What...

A clearly conceptualized treatment plan should have which of these three core elements? A. Problem statements, goals, and objectives B. Goals, strengths, and barriers C. Goals, resources, and supports D. Objectives, estimated date of accomplishment, and responsible parties - a. Problem statemen...

Addiction Severity Index (ASI) - most useful as a general intake screening tool. Assesses a client's status in several areas, measures how a client's need for treatment changes over time. Adolescent drinking index - 24 item paper and pencil self-report rating scale intended to measure the sev...

Screening, definition - screening out cases, i.e. Distinguishing people who might have a disorder from those who do not have one Screening, purpose - gathering information to decide if client is eligible for admission; if not, make a referral What must you keep in mind during a screening? - ...

1. Referral" means: A. Assisting a client to utilize the support systems and community resources available. B. Identifying and ranking problems. C. Meeting with other professionals for discussions and planning. D. Attending an A.A. or N.A. meeting with a client. - a. Assisting a client to util...

Assessment - An ongoing process through which the counselor collaborates with the client and others to gather and interpret information necessary for planning treatment and evaluating client progress. Assessment tools - Tools include: 1) Observations. 2) Clinical interviews. 3) Laboratory te...

Definition of Screening - A process for evaluating the possible presence of a particular problem. The outcome is normally a simple yes or no Definition of Assessment - A process for defining the nature of that problem, determining a diagnosis, and developing specific treatment recommendations f...