CPCE Exam Prep

Answer - D - Support groups can be an effective form of treatment for a variety of issues, including divorce, parenting a child with disabilities, and for people experiencing loss. Through this venue, participants receive strength and encouragement from group members, allowing them to work out the issues involved and to learn vicariously through other’s experiences. With a skilled facilitator, group work can be particularly helpful as it allows the members to try out behaviors and new skills in a controlled, unthreatening environment.