PCN 100 Final Review

PCN 100 Final Review When helping a client learn about relapse it is important to look at all factors that support their addiction. When a client learns how to deal with feelings from watching a parent over and over again drink when they are stressed or upset, example "I have had a hard day, I need a drink", supports which model of addiction theory? - behavioral model 2. A lapse can lead to a relapse. Explain both and the difference between the two. - lapse is a single use and immediate return to sobriety after a realization of lack of judgment and poor choices. Relapse is a return to ongoing use after a period of abstention and the life style that supports continued use what ways can a motivational interview approach help in the screening and intake process with an addict? - It helps the counselor understand the client in the process of change (stage of change their in) what factors would you take into consideration in creating a safe environment for a client from the LGBTQ population? - - the counselor would not impose his/her belief on to the client - the counselor should be aware of potential identity issues and how it attributes to their substance abuse According to the Tarasoff vs. regents of the university of California all 50 states have a duty to warn. True or false? - false Stan is an addiction counselor meeting with his client for the first time during the intake interview. what information will Stan want to gather from his new client. - - alcohol and drug use past and present - social and professional relationships - medical history - work habits It is important for a client to notice their specific relapse warning signs. name an example of three a client might experience. - - stress - crises building - lacks of coping skills or not using coping skills - feeling stuck in a problem - thinking about the good times of use, feeling life is getting out of control - losing hope hope they can stay sober - not dealing with feelings and letting them build up - use seems like the only option - hanging around people they used to use with or places where it is available Chris has been working in residential treatment for substance related issue for 15 years. He tells his supervisor he is overwhelmed, has difficulty sleeping and noted he may be experiencing burn out. what role will his clinical supervisor provide in assisting him. - - administrative, evaluative, clinical and supportive services In determining what treatment is best for a client and to help prevent relapse the SBIRT method can be used. wha does this stand for? - - screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment There are different but effective approaches to relapse prevention. Name two and explain how they work. - - strength based: encourage holistic attitudes, emphasize hopeful elements. Identify strengths and accomplishments of worked in the past to keep them sober. Assumes all clients have positive capabilities and the capacity for success - evidence based: have been shown to work with addiction (examples CBT, MI, SFT, Family systems) - collaborative: clients agree to goals and are accountable to their goals, clients are accountable to "work" in their sessions and are responsible and empowered to achieve their goals - multidisciplinary: the counselor and client work in conjunction with other working professionals such as the family, school, probation officer, psychiatrist, sponsor, etc - whole person approach: dealing with all the aspects the client is challenged with such as substance abuse, mental health, family, job, medical issues,basic needs such as housing and food, etc Define what rapport means and why is it an important in the therapeutic relationship? - - building rapport is the process of building a trusting relationship with your client - it is important because it allows the client an opportunity to feel, open disclose, and process issues free of judgment If you are working as a counselor you are expected to follow the ethical codes of practice. In references to note taking and document keeping what is recommended? - document appropriately and safeguard in compliance with