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Welcome to the wonderful world of Clinical Diagnosis!

Whether you are trying to figure out your own experience, or trying to gain an understanding of someone else’s, this conversation may have useful tidbits for you!

Samantha Blazier reflects on her experience assessing and treating co-occurring disorders, and offers insights in how to identify a diagnosis by its features, treat the person in a holistic way, and communicate the data to the next provider!

This episode of SMART Counsel is from the archives and features former favorite co-host Joshua Moore.

Listen along, and let us know your thoughts. Let’s keep the conversation going!

This episode of SMART Counsel features the following professionals:

Rhys Pasimio - newpatterncounseling.com

Joshua Moore – neurofeedbackcare.com

Samantha Blazier

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The Master’s in Counseling program at Multnomah University and New Pattern Counseling present this podcast as a resource for aspiring and current professionals, as well as members of the greater community. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of Multnomah University or its faculty or New Pattern Counseling.