Treatment Planning Flashcards
What factors play a role in the causes of addiction? (3)
- Environment:
-mixed msgs about use of drugs
-some accept S.U. as normal
-glamorized in media
-alcohol/tobacco accepted, hard drugs condemned - Drug:
-some drugs more addictive than others due pharmacology of substance & how it affects mood of user - Addict:
-ppl. w/low self-concepts (higher rate of addiction)
-S.U. to create pleasure or decrease pain
-society has easy access to drugs
-pro-use & unclear norms
List and identify the purpose of each step in the Assessment process. (12 steps) (e,c,c,q/l,l/c,d,d,s/s,c,p,s/c,p)
- engage the client
- collaterals (family, friends, co-workers) identify & contact to gather info.
- C.O.D. (co-occurring disorder) screen for & detect
- quadrant & locus of responsibility
- level of care
- diagnoses
- disability & functional impairment
- strengths & supports
- cultural & linguistic needs & supports
- problem domains
- stage of change
- plan treatment
Client barriers to treatment
-involuntary clients
-blame circumstances on S.A. problem
-silent & withdrawn
-they overwhelm themselves
-take no responsibility (victims)
-don’t need your help (denial)
-they moralize & judge
-passive-aggressive
Counsellor barriers to treatment
-prejudice, racism, discrimination
-their values & beliefs
-burn-out, stress, S.T.S.
S.M.A.R.T & give examples with objectives & interventions.
SPECIFIC: specific & goal focused
-address in specific behavioural terms how level functioning or functional impairments will improve
MEASURABLE: objectives & interventions are measurable
-achievement is observable
-indicators of client progress are measurable (assessment scales/scores, client reports, status changes)
ATTAINABLE: identify objectives & interventions attainable during active treatment
-focus on improved functioning rather than cure
-identify attainable goals
-revise goals when needed
REALISTIC: realistically complete objectives w/in specific time period
-goals/objectives achievable given client’s env., supports, diagnosis, & level of functioning
-progress requires client effort
TIME-LIMITED: focus on time-limited/short-term goals & objectives
-objectives & interventions can be reviewed w/in specific time period
Johari’s Window
-psychologists JOseph Luft & HARRIngton Ingham
-technique helps ppl. better understand their relationship w/self & others
3 main goals looking @different aspects of consciousness:
1. focus on feedback
2. shared discovery together
3. self-disclosure & self-discovery
-4 boxes (1.open, 2.blind, 3.hidden, 4.unknown)
-all based on whether known to self &/or others or not known
Functions of group therapy
-focus on the present, here, & now
-provides forum to understand current behaviour
-learn & discuss new behaviours, problem solving, & relapse prevention skills
What are therapeutic factors in group therapy?
-problem-solving
-communication skills
-managing stress
Types of Learning: Interpersonal
-when individuals, thru interactions w/others, acquire self-insight & learn new interpersonal skills.
-thru self-observation, self-reflection, feedback from others, experimenting w/new behaviours
Types of Learning: Vicarious
-learning thru observation of others rather than direct instruction
-involves seeing, hearing, feeling, & empathizing w/experiences, mistakes, successes, challenges, & triumphs
Types of Learning: Universality
-set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn.
-guides creation of learning outcomes, resources & assessments that work for everyone.
Types of Learning: Intrapersonal
-a.k.a. solitary learner, loves to learn & work on their own, w/in a space
-self-aware, self-motivated, & goal-oriented
-needs a lot of personal space & self-reflection
-may feel uncomfortable learning w/large crowd or in groups
Social skills training is known as assertiveness training.
-teaches ppl. how to express thoughts, feelings, & needs in a respectful way
-benefits mental health, self-esteem, & relationships
-reduce burnout, & increase work commitment
a.k.a. behavioural skills training & cognitive restructuring training
Tolerance
-phenomenon of body getting used to using a substance & requiring more of it to achieve the same effects
-occurs when someone repeatedly uses substances, & brain no longer reacts to the substance the same way it did the first time
Dependence
-body’s natural reaction when certain substances used for extended period of time.
-body gets used to a regular supply of substance &, if dose lowered or stopped, can experience withdrawal symptoms
