June 29, 2018

17 -Treatment Models and Methods

45 minutes

Addiction Counselor

Exam Review

Treatment Approaches & Settings

Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

Executive Director AllCEUs.com

Podcast Host: Addiction Counselor Exam Review, Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery

~ This presentation is available on our youtube channel at allceus.com/youtube or you can subscribe to the Addiction Counselor Exam Review Podcast on your favorite podcast app.

Objectives

~ Learn ASAM Dimensions

~Review Self help approaches

~ Identify different approaches to and levels of treatment

~ Define evidence based practices and clinical guidelines and identify where you can find them

ASAM Dimensions

~ Acute Intoxication/Withdrawal Potential (consider protracted withdrawal (PAWS))

~ Opioids, methamphetamine, marijuana, benzodiazepines and cocaine

~ Biomedical Conditions

~ Emotional, Behavioral and Cognitive Conditions

~ Readiness for Change

~ Relapse and Continued Use Potential

~ Recovery Environment

Self- Help Approaches

~ Types

~ 12-Step (Emotions, Alcohol, Schizophrenics…)/Double Trouble

~ Admitting that one cannot control one's alcoholism, addiction or compulsion;

~ Recognizing a higher power that can give strength;

~ Examining past errors with the help of a sponsor (experienced member);

~ Making amends for these errors;

~ Learning to live a new life with a new code of behavior;

~ Helping others who suffer from the same alcoholism, addictions or compulsions.

Self-Help

~ Key Features of 12-Step Programs

~ Accessibility

~ Anonymity

~ Social support and mutual aid

~ Promotion of self-esteem and efficacy

~ Introspection and insight

~ Spiritual recovery

~ Advocacy to promote social and legal remediese

Self-Help AA

~ Founded by Bill W and Dr. Bob

~ 1 million people estimated to have achieved recovery through AA

~ Main purpose to stay sober and help others

~ Abstinence is the only treatment

~ 3 legacies of AA

~ Recovery

~ Unity

~ Service

Self-Help Al-Anon

~ For SOs of people with addictions

~ Lessons

~ Not to suffer because of the actions or reactions of others

~ Not to allow ourselves to be used or abused by others

~ Not to do for others what they can do for themselves

~ Not to cover up for other’s mistakes

~ Not to create a crisis not to prevent a crisis if it is the natural order of events

Self- Help Approaches

~ Types

~ Rational Recovery

~ The primary force driving an addict's predicament is what Trimpey calls the “addictive voice”. When the desires of this “voice” are not satiated, the addict experiences anxiety, depression, restlessness, irritability.

~ The RR method is to first make a commitment to planned, permanent abstinence from the undesirable substance or behavior, and then equip oneself with the mental tools to stick to that commitment

Self- Help Approaches

~ Types

~ Women for Sobriety

~ Positive reinforcement (approval and encouragement)

~ Cognitive strategies (positive thinking)

~ Letting the body help (relaxation techniques, meditation, diet and physical exercise)

~ Dynamic group involvement.

Self- Help Approaches

~ Types

~ SMART Recovery

~ Teaches self-empowerment and reliance by

~ Point 1: Building and Maintaining Motivation

~ Point 2: Coping with Urges

~ Point 3: Managing Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors

~ Point 4: Living a Balanced Life

Self- Help Approaches

~ Types

~ Celebrate Recovery

~ Realize I’m not God; I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable. (Step 1)

~ Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to H

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June 29, 2018

17 -Treatment Models and Methods

45 minutes

Addiction Counselor

Exam Review

Treatment Approaches & Settings

Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

Executive Director AllCEUs.com

Podcast Host: Addiction Counselor Exam Review, Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery

~ This presentation is available on our youtube channel at allceus.com/youtube or you can subscribe to the Addiction Counselor Exam Review Podcast on your favorite podcast app.

Objectives

~ Learn ASAM Dimensions

~Review Self help approaches

~ Identify different approaches to and levels of treatment

~ Define evidence based practices and clinical guidelines and identify where you can find them

ASAM Dimensions

~ Acute Intoxication/Withdrawal Potential (consider protracted withdrawal (PAWS))

~ Opioids, methamphetamine, marijuana, benzodiazepines and cocaine

~ Biomedical Conditions

~ Emotional, Behavioral and Cognitive Conditions

~ Readiness for Change

~ Relapse and Continued Use Potential

~ Recovery Environment

Self- Help Approaches

~ Types

~ 12-Step (Emotions, Alcohol, Schizophrenics…)/Double Trouble

~ Admitting that one cannot control one's alcoholism, addiction or compulsion;

~ Recognizing a higher power that can give strength;

~ Examining past errors with the help of a sponsor (experienced member);

~ Making amends for these errors;

~ Learning to live a new life with a new code of behavior;

~ Helping others who suffer from the same alcoholism, addictions or compulsions.

Self-Help

~ Key Features of 12-Step Programs

~ Accessibility

~ Anonymity

~ Social support and mutual aid

~ Promotion of self-esteem and efficacy

~ Introspection and insight

~ Spiritual recovery

~ Advocacy to promote social and legal remediese

Self-Help AA

~ Founded by Bill W and Dr. Bob

~ 1 million people estimated to have achieved recovery through AA

~ Main purpose to stay sober and help others

~ Abstinence is the only treatment

~ 3 legacies of AA

~ Recovery

~ Unity

~ Service

Self-Help Al-Anon

~ For SOs of people with addictions

~ Lessons

~ Not to suffer because of the actions or reactions of others

~ Not to allow ourselves to be used or abused by others

~ Not to do for others what they can do for themselves

~ Not to cover up for other’s mistakes

~ Not to create a crisis not to prevent a crisis if it is the natural order of events

Self- Help Approaches

~ Types

~ Rational Recovery

~ The RR method is to first make a commitment to planned, permanent abstinence from the undesirable substance or behavior, and then equip oneself with the mental tools to stick to that commitment

Self- Help Approaches

~ Types

~ Women for Sobriety

~ Positive reinforcement (approval and encouragement)

~ Cognitive strategies (positive thinking)

~ Letting the body help (relaxation techniques, meditation, diet and physical exercise)

~ Dynamic group involvement.

Self- Help Approaches

~ Types

~ SMART Recovery

~ Teaches self-empowerment and reliance by

~ Point 1: Building and Maintaining Motivation