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Read the topic then classmates answer. Respond to classmate in one brief yet well-developed and engaging paragraph. To receive credit, you must supply a recent reference to support your response and ask a question to further the discussion. Cite and reference in APA 7th edition format: Topic 4 DQ 1 (Obj. 4.1)May 15-17, 2025 Support groups are separate from clinical therapy groups. What is the difference between these types of groups? Why is it important for clinical mental health counselors to know what happens in nonclinical support groups? How could this knowledge benefit treatment for clients experiencing symptoms of substance use disorders? What is the difference between faith-based support groups and other support groups? CLASSMATES RESPONSE Clinical therapy groups are different because the role of the one leading the group is only a facilitator but not a participant (Capuzzi & Stauffer, 2025, p.261). The role of the counselor in a clinical setting usually has some level of certification or registration in order to lead a psychotherapy group. Within a non clinical support group the leader might not be registered or certified as a counselor but does have experience and training with the topic that they are leading (Capuzzi & Stauffer, 2025, p.261). Support groups are for example 12 step addiction support groups that provides emotional and practical support for someone in recovery (Capuzzi & Stauffer, 2025, p.303). The groups work through the 12 steps to recovery that can help a participant to address their behaviors, trauma and relationships that is connected to their substance abuse history. Some support groups are faith based while others are not. For example Alcoholics Anonymous is an example of a 12 step support group that has an acknowledgment of a higher power to have an addict acknowledge that their addiction is a disease and it is unmanageable. Some support groups are secular such as SMART recovery that uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help a participant to maintain sobriety and does not encourage the use of shame based labels such as an addict or powerless. Addiction is viewed as a habit instead of a disease (Capuzzi & Stauffer, 2025, p.307) . These groups can benefit clients experiencing substance use disorders because they are there to support participants with their recovery from substance use by also helping them to receive support to maintain mental and emotional wellness ( Capuzzi & Stauffer, 2025, p.259). It is important for clinical mental health counselors to know the difference and how non clinical support groups work. This is because clients may need a variety of support. Some clients may attend therapy along with support groups either clinical or non clinical. Counselors should know the difference in order to support their clients with varying needs. For example in my professional experience, clients that attend court mandated treatment have a requirement to attend clinical counseling groups as well as 12 step meetings. The 12 step meetings are there so that the client may develop a peer support system for after they complete their groups within the clinical setting. Capuzzi, D., & Stauffer, M. D. (2025). Foundations of addictions counseling (5th ed.). Pearson Education.
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