Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) Practice

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What component of Solution-Focused Therapy involves using past successes to motivate change?

Utilization
Reality mapping
Integration
Affirmation

The correct answer is: Utilization

The concept of utilizing past successes to motivate change is central to the component known as utilization in Solution-Focused Therapy. This approach emphasizes recognizing and capitalizing on a client's previous achievements and strengths to foster a sense of capability and hope. By highlighting what has worked in the past, the therapist helps the client build confidence and a positive outlook for future change. Utilization not only serves as a means of motivation but also reinforces the idea that clients possess the resources and resilience necessary to overcome challenges. This recognition can empower clients and provide them with actionable insights about how to replicate those successes in new contexts or situations. In contrast, reality mapping focuses more on understanding the current situation and dynamics the client is facing, while integration refers to the process of combining various therapeutic techniques. Affirmation is about recognizing the client's strengths and validating their experiences, but it doesn’t specifically focus on leveraging past successes as a blueprint for motivating change.