As you know, social justice and advocacy are important aspects of counseling. As such, groups exist that are dedicated to advocating for specific cultural groups. Research and choose one of these advocacy groups that you connect with, including faith-based organizations. What is the name of the group and what issue(s) are they advocating? How can …
Why is it important for a professional counselor to understand the levels of care established by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)? What can you do as a counselor or administrator to ensure individuals with disabilities are able to receive services?
Describe the importance of having family and faith community involved in the treatment process for substance use disorders. How can you involve family and faith community in the treatment and recovery process? Include at least two inclusive strategies in your response.
Documentation (SOAP, DAP, case notes, psychotherapy notes, intake and discharge summaries). Discuss
Reflect on Matthew 7:12, Ephesians 4:32, and I Peter 3:8. Why is it important to develop an empathetic relationship with a client with a substance use disorder? How would you challenge behaviors and thoughts that are not recovery promoting? Furthermore, how would you provide information to them relating to substance use disorder and treatment?
What are the differences between psychoeducation and psychotherapeutic clinical group therapies often used in treatment of substance use disorders? How would the prescreening process look different for each? If you determined a client needed a referral for alternative treatment, how would you describe the referral process and complementary treatment alternatives? What faith-based options could you …
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Why is it important to integrate coordinated treatments for comorbid/co-occurring disorders? Provide at least two examples of the potential financial challenges associated with managing the implementation of treatment.
What are some strengths and challenges of MCMI-IV for assessing mental status? Do you feel that this MCMI-IV is a good method to assess emotional status? Why or why not? Provide specific examples to support your position.
What are some red flags you see that might indicate a neurodevelopmental disorder? What are some behaviors that might be attributed to his age? Do you know any children with neurodevelopmental disorders? Explain.
Define and describe the physical symptoms, psychological and social responses, and its spiritual aspects. Summarize the types of grief. Although death is a universal human experience, please specify culture-specific considerations that exist regarding attitudes toward the loss of a loved one, including age (child or older adult) and cause of death.
