We’ve talked about the rise of evidence-based therapy as a means of treating substance abuse and addiction. You may have heard of another type of therapy referred to as solution-focused therapy. What is it, and can it help addicts recover? The answers might surprise you. Solution-focused therapy, … [Read more...] aboutCan Solution-Focused Therapy Help Individuals In Recovery?
Addressing a Personality Disorder during Substance Abuse Treatment
Even in the best of circumstances, treating substance abuse issues is challenging and complex. Effective therapies must be holistic, meaning they take into account the particular circumstances and traits that may provide additional barriers to healing. One of the most common of these is mental … [Read more...] aboutAddressing a Personality Disorder during Substance Abuse Treatment
12 Core Functions: Furthering Client Treatment through Consultation
Addiction isn’t easy. It can be as pervasive and damaging as cancer. For substance abuse counselors, treatment doesn’t always end after court-ordered or initial counseling. In many cases, this is the first step in recovery, and client treatment is furthered through consultation both during and after … [Read more...] about12 Core Functions: Furthering Client Treatment through Consultation
12 Core Functions: Counselor Report and Record Keeping
Writing reports and keeping records is absolutely critical to client care. Without an accurate history of a client’s progress, collaboration between caregivers becomes impossible, goal-setting becomes pointless, and prescribing medicine or therapies becomes dangerous. You’ll need to demonstrate the … [Read more...] about12 Core Functions: Counselor Report and Record Keeping
