LCDC TX EXAM LATEST UPDATE 2025-
2026 WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
QUESTIONDefine Treatment Planning - answer-The process in which the counselor and the
client identify and rank problems needing resolution, establish agreed upon immediate and
long-term goals, and decide on the treatment methods and resources to be used.
QUESTIONWhat does SASSI stand for? - answer-Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory.
This brief self report is designed to identify individuals with a high probability of having a
substance related disorder. A version is designed for adolescent, the SASSI-A2 is for clients 12 to
18.
QUESTIONWhat is the TWEAK? - answer-This five-item instrument was designed to screen for
harmful drinking in pregnant women. The items have to do with tolerance, worry of close
friends and relatives, using alcohol as an eye opener, amnesia (blackouts), and felt need to cut
down on drinking.
QUESTIONStages of Group Therapy (For any group) - answer-1. Beginning 2. Middle or Working
3. Ending or closing
The Middle or Working stage is the longest and where the work gets done
QUESTIONTuckman's 5 Stages of Group Therapy - answer-Forming, Storming, Norming,
Performing, Adjourning
QUESTIONTranstheoretical model of Change - answer-Precontemplation (Not ready) ,
Contemplation (Getting Ready), Preparation (Ready), Action, Maintenance
QUESTIONDefine Active listening - answer-Attending to verbal/nonverbal aspects of
communication without judging or evaluating. This encourages trust and client self-disclosure.
QUESTIONDefine Restating - answer-Paraphrasing what has said to clarify. Don't just repeat
word for word what the client is saying.
QUESTIONDefine Clarifying - answer-Grasping the essence of a message at both the feelings and
thinking levels; helping members sort out conflicting and confused feelings and thoughts.
, QUESTIONDefine Summarizing - answer-Tying together of the main points, themes, and issues
presented by clients during part or all of a session.
QUESTIONDefine Empathy - answer-The ability to perceive another person's experience and
communicate that perception back to the person.
QUESTIONDefine Concreteness - answer-Process by which the counselor relates the vague
aspects of the client in direct expression of feelings and experiences in specific concrete terms
to assist the client to develop more functional coping skills.
QUESTIONDefine Counseling - answer-The utilization of special skills to assist individuals,
families, or groups in achieving objectives through exploration of a problem and its
ramifications; examination of attitudes and feelings; consideration of alternative solutions; and
decision making.
QUESTIONDefine Case Management - answer-Activities intended to bring services, agencies,
resources, or people together within a planned framework of action toward the achievement of
established goals. It may involve liaison activities and collateral contacts.
QUESTIONDefine Crisis Intervention - answer-Those services which respond to an alcohol
and/or other drug abuser's needs during acute emotional and/or physical distress.
QUESTIONDefine Client Education - answer-Provision of information to individuals and groups
concerning alcohol and other drug abuse and the available services and resources.
QUESTIONDefine Referral - answer-Identification of client's needs that cannot be met by the
counselor or agency and assisting the client to use the support systems and community
resources available.
QUESTIONDefine Reports and Record Keeping - answer-Charting the results of the assessment
and treatment plan; writing reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other client-
related data.
QUESTIONDefine Consultation - answer-Relating with counselors and other professionals in
regard to client treatment (services) to assure comprehensive quality care for the client.
QUESTIONPsychosocial Stage: Infancy (Birth to 18 months) - answer-Trust vs Mistrust:
QUESTIONPsychosocial Stage: Early Childhood (2 to 3 years) - answer-Autonomy vs Shame and
Doubt
2026 WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
QUESTIONDefine Treatment Planning - answer-The process in which the counselor and the
client identify and rank problems needing resolution, establish agreed upon immediate and
long-term goals, and decide on the treatment methods and resources to be used.
QUESTIONWhat does SASSI stand for? - answer-Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory.
This brief self report is designed to identify individuals with a high probability of having a
substance related disorder. A version is designed for adolescent, the SASSI-A2 is for clients 12 to
18.
QUESTIONWhat is the TWEAK? - answer-This five-item instrument was designed to screen for
harmful drinking in pregnant women. The items have to do with tolerance, worry of close
friends and relatives, using alcohol as an eye opener, amnesia (blackouts), and felt need to cut
down on drinking.
QUESTIONStages of Group Therapy (For any group) - answer-1. Beginning 2. Middle or Working
3. Ending or closing
The Middle or Working stage is the longest and where the work gets done
QUESTIONTuckman's 5 Stages of Group Therapy - answer-Forming, Storming, Norming,
Performing, Adjourning
QUESTIONTranstheoretical model of Change - answer-Precontemplation (Not ready) ,
Contemplation (Getting Ready), Preparation (Ready), Action, Maintenance
QUESTIONDefine Active listening - answer-Attending to verbal/nonverbal aspects of
communication without judging or evaluating. This encourages trust and client self-disclosure.
QUESTIONDefine Restating - answer-Paraphrasing what has said to clarify. Don't just repeat
word for word what the client is saying.
QUESTIONDefine Clarifying - answer-Grasping the essence of a message at both the feelings and
thinking levels; helping members sort out conflicting and confused feelings and thoughts.
, QUESTIONDefine Summarizing - answer-Tying together of the main points, themes, and issues
presented by clients during part or all of a session.
QUESTIONDefine Empathy - answer-The ability to perceive another person's experience and
communicate that perception back to the person.
QUESTIONDefine Concreteness - answer-Process by which the counselor relates the vague
aspects of the client in direct expression of feelings and experiences in specific concrete terms
to assist the client to develop more functional coping skills.
QUESTIONDefine Counseling - answer-The utilization of special skills to assist individuals,
families, or groups in achieving objectives through exploration of a problem and its
ramifications; examination of attitudes and feelings; consideration of alternative solutions; and
decision making.
QUESTIONDefine Case Management - answer-Activities intended to bring services, agencies,
resources, or people together within a planned framework of action toward the achievement of
established goals. It may involve liaison activities and collateral contacts.
QUESTIONDefine Crisis Intervention - answer-Those services which respond to an alcohol
and/or other drug abuser's needs during acute emotional and/or physical distress.
QUESTIONDefine Client Education - answer-Provision of information to individuals and groups
concerning alcohol and other drug abuse and the available services and resources.
QUESTIONDefine Referral - answer-Identification of client's needs that cannot be met by the
counselor or agency and assisting the client to use the support systems and community
resources available.
QUESTIONDefine Reports and Record Keeping - answer-Charting the results of the assessment
and treatment plan; writing reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other client-
related data.
QUESTIONDefine Consultation - answer-Relating with counselors and other professionals in
regard to client treatment (services) to assure comprehensive quality care for the client.
QUESTIONPsychosocial Stage: Infancy (Birth to 18 months) - answer-Trust vs Mistrust:
QUESTIONPsychosocial Stage: Early Childhood (2 to 3 years) - answer-Autonomy vs Shame and
Doubt
