DQ 1 Describe a healthy support system and its importance in relapse prevention. How could a counselor work with a client to create a healthy support system in the absence of family support?   DQ2 Describe the role of family and friends in the recovery process of a client. How can family dynamics contribute to relapse?   Assignment Attend a 12-step meeting that is open to the public (or online). Write a 750-1,000-word analysis that addresses the following: 1.   Summarize the meeting then describe what surprised you; what did you learn that you did not previously know about 12-step meetings? 2.   Compare the 12-step programs to SMART Recovery, Rational Recovery, and others available in their community. State which program you believe would be most effective for clients. 3.   There are practitioners that believe that the only way to recover is with a 12-step recovery program. Do you believe that 12-step programs work for everyone? Explain your answer. Use the GCU library to locate at least three scholarly sources in addition to the textbook in your paper. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.