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Chapter 9: 12-Step Philosophy

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. As per Morgen and Morgan (2011), the concept of essential limitation fits within which thematic section of the 12 Steps?

a. Steps 1–3

b. Steps 4–9

c. Steps 10–12

d. All Steps

2. As per Morgen and Morgan (2011), the concepts of surrender and confession fit within which thematic section of the 12 Steps?

a. Steps 1–3

b. Steps 4–9

c. Steps 10–12

d. All Steps

3. As per Morgen and Morgan (2011), the concept of humility fits within which thematic section of the 12 Steps?

a. Steps 1–3

b. Steps 4–9

c. Steps 10–12

d. All Steps

4. As per Morgen and Morgan (2011), the concept of storytelling fits within which thematic section of the 12 Steps?

a. Steps 1–3

b. Steps 4–9

c. Steps 10–12

d. All Steps

5. As per Morgen and Morgan (2011), the concept of fellowship fits within which thematic section of the 12 Steps?

a. Steps 1–3

b. Steps 4–9

c. Steps 10–12

d. All Steps

6. As a student, if you wanted to learn about AA or NA groups, this would be the type of group you would most likely attend.

a. Closed

b. Open

c. Either would be appropriate

d. AA or NA only permits those in recovery to enter

7. As a clinician, if you had a client who only wanted to be in an AA or NA group with others in active recovery, you would typically refer the client to attend this group type.

a. Closed

b. Open

c. Either would be appropriate

d. AA or NA only permits those in recovery to enter

8. ______ is a part of ______

a. Alanon, Alateen

b. Alateen, Alanon

c. Alateen, AA

d. Alanon, AA

9. ______ is the 12-Step program for families of an addicted individual.

a. Alanon

b. Alateen

c. AA

d. NA

10. ______ is the 12-Step program for the children of an addicted individual.

a. Alanon

b. Alateen

c. AA

d. NA

11. The 12-Step Philosophy consists of:

a. the 12 Steps

b. the 12 Traditions

c. both a and b

d. other concepts besides just a and b

12. The origins of the 12-Step Philosophy are:

a. the Oxford Group

b. the Principles of Jesus

c. the original writing of the 12-Steps by Wilson

d. all of the above played a role

13. The 12-Step Philosophy does NOT embrace which of the following?

a. Physical

b. Medical

c. Spiritual

d. Mental

14. According to Kurtz (2008), utter defeat occurs at which step?

a. Step 1

b. Step 2

c. Step 3

d. Step 4

15. According to Kurtz (2008), hope first occurs at which step?

a. Step 1

b. Step 2

c. Step 3

d. Step 4

16. According to Kurtz (2008), honesty first occurs at which step?

a. Step 1

b. Step 2

c. Step 3

d. Step 4

17. According to Kurtz (2008), owning responsibility first starts at which step?

a. Step 6

b. Step 7

c. Step 8

d. Step 9

18. According to Kurtz (2008), personal responsibility becoming “real” first starts at which step?

a. Step 6

b. Step 7

c. Step 8

d. Step 9

19. The 12-Steps are concerned with:

a. character defects

b. psychopathology

c. illness

d. all of the above

20. The 12-Steps work best with _______ SUD treatment.

a. inpatient

b. outpatient

c. unknown

d. both a and b

True/False Questions:

21. The 12-Steps are a spiritual version of a prior religious perspective on addiction and recovery.

a. True

b. False

22. Discussion-themed meetings must only focus on some component(s) of the addiction and recovery process.

a. True

b. False

23. 12-Step meetings have a no crosstalk rule.

a. True

b. False

24. 12-Step rules permit for a trial-and-error period to see if a sponsor–sponsee relationship works.

a. True

b. False

25. Higher power must be some form of a religious deity.

a. True

b. False

Essay Questions:

26. Explain the origins of the spiritual, not religious perspective of the 12 Steps.

27. Briefly describe the sponsorship component of the 12 Steps.

Newly recovering individuals are encouraged to obtain sponsorship as soon as possible (and as soon as they are ready for this relationship). Individuals can find a sponsor in a few ways. They can approach a member who has said things of importance and relevance to the individual looking for a sponsor, or an individual can approach the 12-step group leader and inquire as to who may make a good sponsor. The sponsor–sponsee relationship starts as a temporary one. Both parties need time to decide if this relationship works for them. There also tends to be a lot of pressure regarding the sponsor–sponsee relationship. Sponsees sometimes hope to find the “best” sponsor on the first attempt. They hope to “nail it” with their first choice and have their lifelong support person in place. Similarly, some sponsors feel a pressure to be the ultimate hall-of-fame sponsor. They either get far too involved in their sponsee’s life and/or they feel a tremendous deal of misappropriated responsibility and guilt if the sponsee relapses or leaves the 12-step group. Consequently, the counselor should try to address these misperceptions as early as possible, for instance, checking in with clients who are sponsors to see if they are taking on more personal ownership than warranted, or helping the sponsee work toward a more pragmatic and realistic perspective that, just like recovery, finding the “right” sponsor for them is an imperfect process.

28. Please review the two Lemke and Moos (2003a, 2003b) studies pertaining to 12-Step effectiveness with older adults.