Alcoholic women who attempt suicide are as likely to die as alcoholic men who attempt suicide.
a. True
b. False
Q. 2Women experience telescoping effects of drugs and alcohol in that they suffer more severe physical consequences after a shorter duration of use than men.
a. True
b. False
Q. 3One of the biggest barriers to men seeking addictions counseling is lack of adequate childcare.
a. True
b. False
Q. 4Most treatment methods currently used by addictions counseling centers current include gender-sensitive practices.
a. True
b. False
Q. 5Counselors need to understand their own cultural heritage in order to:
a. relate more comfortably with their clients
b. utilize appropriate boundaries in work with their clients.
c. identify cultural groups from which they derived attitudes, beliefs, and values.
d. recognize their limitations in establishing rapport with clients.
Q. 6Matching: (best fit)
1. ______ African American
2. ______ Latino
3. ______ Native American
4. ______ Asian/Pacific Islander
5. ______ People of color
a. In counseling, it may be important to integrate traditional healing practices.
b. This culture puts a strong emphasis on emotional resistance and the avoidance of shame.
c. Life skills training is particularly important to women of this ethnicity.
d. Counselors should not underestimate the importance and influence of the family system.
e. Development of racial identity involves a transformative process for this group.