52 min
Counseling Special Populations Addiction Counselor Exam Review
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- Education
Addiction Counselor Exam Review Episode 20 Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director: AllCEUs Counselor Education Podcast Host: Addiction Counselor Exam Review, Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Specific population considerations ~ Aspects of the client’s identity may influence the client’s substance using behavior, the responsiveness to treatment, and the recovery process ~ These factors include race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, and the presence of co-occurring disorders including trauma ~ Rather than placing a person and established treatment slot treatment providers are learning the importance of modifying in adapting services to meet an individual client’s needs ~ SAMHSA has produced multiple publications that dealt in depth into the treatment needs and recommended practices for specific types of disorders and or populations Summary ~ Just like it is vital to be aware of the special needs of persons from different races and ethnicities, it is also vital to recognize that there are other factors that require specialized skills. ~ Gender and age differences themselves produce a range of special issues that need to be considered in ~ Prevention ~ Assessment ~ Engagement ~ Treatment setting recommendations ~ Treatment approaches More Resources ~ AllCEUs.com/YouTube ~ Adolescents ~ Older Adults ~ Pregnant and Postpartum ~ Cultural Competence
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Addiction Counselor Exam Review Episode 20 Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director: AllCEUs Counselor Education Podcast Host: Addiction Counselor Exam Review, Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Specific population considerations ~ Aspects of the client’s identity may influence the client’s substance using behavior, the responsiveness to treatment, and the recovery process ~ These factors include race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, and the presence of co-occurring disorders including trauma ~ Rather than placing a person and established treatment slot treatment providers are learning the importance of modifying in adapting services to meet an individual client’s needs ~ SAMHSA has produced multiple publications that dealt in depth into the treatment needs and recommended practices for specific types of disorders and or populations Summary ~ Just like it is vital to be aware of the special needs of persons from different races and ethnicities, it is also vital to recognize that there are other factors that require specialized skills. ~ Gender and age differences themselves produce a range of special issues that need to be considered in ~ Prevention ~ Assessment ~ Engagement ~ Treatment setting recommendations ~ Treatment approaches More Resources ~ AllCEUs.com/YouTube ~ Adolescents ~ Older Adults ~ Pregnant and Postpartum ~ Cultural Competence
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52 min