Which of the following is not a group in the Matrix Model of treatment?

• A. Relapse prevention group.
• B. Coping skills group.
• C. Stress Management group.
• D. Contingency management group.

Answer: (C)

In the Matrix Model, groups are built around concrete skills that support staying abstinent. Two core group themes are relapse prevention, which teaches how to recognize triggers and create plans to avoid returning to use, and coping skills, which give patients practical tools to manage cravings, emotions, and high-risk situations. Contingency management is also used within the Matrix approach, reinforcing attendance and abstinence with incentives to boost engagement and progress.

Stress management, while valuable and often addressed in therapy, is not presented as a separate, standard group within the Matrix Model’s formal group lineup. Its techniques are typically incorporated into coping skills or relapse prevention work rather than as an individual standalone group. That’s why this option isn’t considered a distinct Matrix Model group.