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Chemical Dependency Counselor License Exam

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During a group process a client discloses communicating with her decreased husband. What assumption would be wrong for the counselor to make?
  1. The client needs to be assessed by a licensed mental health professional to identify a substance abuse disorder.
  2. It is inappropriate to interpret that behavior as pathological.
  3. For some cultures it is appropriate to continue communicating with a deceased loved one.
Explanation
Answer: B - To assume that communicating with a decreased loved one indicates a pathological situation is wrong. In some cultures that type of morning is accepted and expected. It is important that the cultural content be considered in relation with the view of the counselor.
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