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Effective group facilitation requires maintaining safety, therapeutic norms, and task focus. A process intervention acknowledges the here-and-now dynamic (“We’re comparing relapse histories and it’s feeling competitive”), names potential impacts (shame, withdrawal), reaffirms norms (respect, nonjudgment), and redirects to shared goals (skills for preventing next-use episode). This models emotional regulation and fosters cohesion. Ignoring (A) risks escalation and erosion of trust. Taking sides (B) reinforces hierarchy and shame, undermining universality and instillation of hope. Ending early (D) may avoid immediate conflict but misses a learning opportunity and can heighten avoidance. MAC skill standards include managing transference/countertransference, facilitating feedback, using motivational and CBT techniques in groups, and ensuring cultural responsiveness. After stabilization, the counselor can guide members to share coping strategies, practice de-escalation skills, and set between-session tasks that support recovery behaviors.