Goal: Cm met with client for weekly follow up I: CM greeted client and followed up on last week’s session. CM reintegrated goal of the Harm Reduction program was to provided a referral for housing. Intern discussed plan of action to help manage the Client’s access to VA benefits and referral for VASH. Intern validated the progress the client is making and his interest in doing well.
D-The patient reports he is stable at his current dose and haven 't used any illicit drugs. The patient appears to excited about applying for his 1st take home bottle as it will be helpful to not come to the clinic on the weekend. This writer and the patient completed the 1st take home bottle application and further discussed the take home bottle expectation and what he had learn during the take home group session on 03/03/2016. Lastly, this writer and the patient discussed about he learned during his Methadone Stabilization.
He also seemed confident and showed an understanding of the seriousness of his medical problem. While the social worker can empathize with the client and has noticed some similarities in their backgrounds and life experiences, the client showed poor judgment in drinking and using alcohol to lower his stress. The counselor does not believe that counter-transference issues developed during the assessment. Patrick is a sixty-eight-year-old single, male.
PO showed up on time. Individual session was focused on addressing relapse on 09-28-2015. PO appears to be depressed and not willing to discuss his relapse triggers. Stated " I broke up with my girfriend. She is a heroin user".
Pt. reported positive activities that he involves himself to stay busy and keep recovery on track are working, remodeling his house, exercising, going to the beach early in the morning and meditating there. Pt. identified his wife and two sons as his main supportive people. Pt. indicated that he loves his wife and trusts her. At the end of the session Counselor explained that no matter how strong someone is, counting on his willpower to remain clean and wanting to be abstinent is not enough by itself. Counselor told him to be open to the idea to come back to the program or to call the program for any help to do
Case Study 2 Latalvin Bullock Liberty University Sheila is a 34-year-old Caucasian woman with 3 children ages 18, 7, and 5. Sheila grew up in a low socio-economical community by a single mother. Her mother worked two jobs to take care of her and her siblings and did everything she could to shield them from the things in their environment. But Sheila started hanging with the wrong crowd and eventually dropped out of school. Her mother attempted to enroll her in Job Corps to see if that would be a way for her to gain a diploma in a different environment than the school she had attended, but once Sheila found out she was pregnant she did not complete that either.
SC completed home visit with Pa and DCW on 01/22/2016. Pa appeared properly groomed and dressed in white T-shit and navy blue sport pants with white strip on the sides and white cotton soaks and no shoes on his feet. Pa was sitting in a pink leather reclining chair with a severing tray in front of him waiting for his breakfast while watching the news. All utilities appeared to all be in working order. Pa lives in the basement of the DCW split level rented town home.
Application Analysis: Understanding Counseling Skills in Addictions Nicholas Spradlin Aspen University PAC240: Helping Skills March 10, 2024 Application Analysis: Understanding Counseling Skills in Addictions The road to conquering SUD is a challenging journey, requiring a comprehensive approach to combat the physical and mental obstacles that come with addiction. At the heart of this process lies the addictions counselor, whose expertise in teaching vital life skills proves crucial in assisting clients on their path to healing. This essay explores the crucial elements of counseling abilities in addictions, with a concentration on recognizing prevalent life skills and coping skills absent in those with SUD. Furthermore, it explores practical
In this interview she discussed the typical patient’s treatment from the intake process, to the patient’s release from the hospital, including challenges that arise during their treatment specifically regarding the management of withdrawal symptoms. I began the interview
PREVIOUS MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT (INCLUDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT): Sue was held in county jail for a few days after she pled guilty to charges of possession, sale of an illicit substance, and of engaging in prostitution. She attempted suicide one night by stuffing her throat and nose with clothing while in jail and awaiting her preliminary hearing. She was then transferred to a local inpatient unit for crisis evaluation and services, including medication. • Counseling has been provided to Sue which focuses on reducing her substance use, skill building, adherence to a recovery plan, and social, family, and professional/educational outcomes.
Counselor Identity Statement As a counselor, I hope to help
Payne Group topic: Personal Recovery Planning PO was on time and moderately participated in the group activities that included: identifying the people who are “problem Cases in Avoiding Drug Users”; brainstorming and developing coping skills to handle difficult situations that can lead to relapse; discussing areas that need to improve during recovery. PO reported no urges, or cravings for alcohol and methamphetamine, and his last use date was 06-06-2015. PO stated that “I don’t hang out with friends or people that are using. I go to NA meeting and talk to my sponsor regularly. I try my best to stay out of troubles”.
Although the counselors do a great job making sure the client’s needs are provided. Therefore, the client does not see how depleted the supplies are that are needed to operate the agency on a weekly basis, so the agency puts the needs of their clients first making sure they are receiving the best treatment available. Billups and Shorter (2015) report, psychiatric residence is often unfamiliar with treatment options for substance use disorders, therefore, needed additional training and supervision when implementing the psychotherapeutic modality of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The outcomes of clients will depend upon the counselor having the proper training and
With all the pressure to recognize that they have a substance abuse problem, they choose detox and treatment, people with drugs or alcohol know that rehabilitation is just a stone. But many have had the opportunity to regain their normal lives and get rid of the available treatment options. Money, mindset, and obligations are all things that make people feel the way to take action to see what options they can use. Words such as ambulatory hospital patients and clinics are often mentioned in brochures and rehabilitation facilities websites, but for many, these are just words. The meaning behind them is often not included or clear, which makes the decision process a lack of direction.
Recovery is defined by SAMHSA as “a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential” (SAMHSA, 2015). An important component in an addict’s recovery is having a strong family support system. As we have learned, when a family member suffers from addiction it can create an unhealthy family atmosphere that is full of stress, tension, anger, hurt, and broken relationships. In order for the recovery process to be successful the family unit needs to change from an unhealthy unit to a healthy supportive unit. Participating in family therapy is one way for the family to start the rebuilding process.
