Section 2 Flashcards
Define the core function - screening. (193)
The determining appropriate and eligibility for admission to a particular program.
Define the core function - intake. (197)
the administrative and initial procedures for admission to a program.
Define the core function - orientation. (199)
Describing to the client: general nature and goals of the program, rules governing client conduct and infractions that can lead to disciplinary action or discharge, program hours, treatment costs, and client rights.
Define the core function - assessment. (202)
Those procedures by which a counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individuals’ strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs for the development of the treatment plan.
What are the 5 objectives when conducting an assessment? (208)
- Identify those who are experiencing problems related to substance abuse and/or have progressed to the stage of addiction.
- Assess the full spectrum of problems for which treatment may be needed.
- Plan appropriate interventions
- involve appropriate family members/SO as needed
- evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions
What are some key components of a comprehensive assessment? (218)
medical status psychological status social functioning education and job performance criminal or delinquent behaviors/legal problems socioeconomical status and problems
What are the 6 stages of counseling? (244)
- information gathering
- evaluation
- feedback
- counseling agreement
- change behavior
- termination
What are the stages of group development? (308)
- initial stage: acceptance, identify power, intimacy
- transition stage: dominance, control, power
- working stage: honesty, acceptance, self-disclosure,
- Final stage
What are the functions of a group leader? (315)
emotional stimulation (challenge, support, praise) meaning attribution (concepts, explanation) execution function (limit setting, interceding)
Explain these problematic client types: silent client boring client monopolizing client self-righteous client hostile client
silent client - silence is a behavior, scared
boring client - frequently a frightened, inhibited individual who realty takes risk and feels badly about themselves
monopolizing client - does not notice other members negative reactions or belittles other, “talker”
self-righteous client - to be right at any costs
hostile client - anger to cover up fear
What are the 5 types of client defense mechanisms? (322)
Type 1: the client doesn’t believe he/she can relate to the other members
Type 2: the quick thinker is valued in society but if he/she refuses to move from thoughts to feelings, he/she will not grow
Type 3: the client enjoys irritating others.
Type 4: the client brings confusion to the group
Type 5: at times a client will arrive at an alcoholic and drug group intoxicated
What are the different roles in an alcoholic family? (328)
the enabler, the hero (oldest), the scapegoat (2nd), the lost child (youngest), the mascot (3rd or middle)
Define the core function - treatment planning. (339)
the process by which the counselor and the client:
identify and rank problems needing resolution,
establish agreed-upon immediate and long term goals, and
decide on treatment methods and resources to be used.
Treatment plans should be reviewed every how many days? (341)
7-10 days by the client and counselor, and by the clinical supervisor and/or treatment team
Define the core function - case management. (342)
activities which bring services, agencies, resources, or people together within a planned framework of action toward the achievement of established goals.
