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The Family That Recovers Together
If we have been or are in the addict’s path, we have dealt with having to compromise.
Topics: co dependency, communication, family, promoting recovery
Crisis Management Cheat Sheet
This ‘cheat sheet’ is a quick reminder about some very basic principles of relating to a person who happens to be in crisis.
Topics: crisis management, detoxification, early recovery, emotional issues
Using Leverage in Counseling the Court-Referred Client, Part 9
Their fondness for risk and excitement makes them ill-suited to a ‘straight’ lifestyle they would no doubt describe as boring.
Topics: antisocial, compliance and noncompliance, counseling, court-mandated, leverage, Using Leverage Series
Using Leverage in Counseling the Court-Referred Client, Part 8
Even the most recalcitrant drinker can appreciate the desirability of avoiding still more consequences. It’s a side door around some of the alcoholic’s denial.
Topics: counseling, court-mandated, DUI/DWI, leverage, negotiation, Using Leverage Series
HALT-ing Relapse Before it Starts
Everybody gets hungry, angry, etc.—it’s normal. Can’t avoid that, can you? That’s life.
Topics: emotional issues, maintaining sobriety, Recovery Tools, relapse, stress, tools for recovery
Using Leverage in Counseling the Court-Referred Client, Part 7
Involving the therapeutic team adds strength to the message and can speed the accomplishment of important goals.
Topics: counseling, court-mandated, DUI/DWI, intervention, leverage, Using Leverage Series
Why You Can’t Stop Someone Else From Drinking or Drugging
Simple truth: Nobody can watch over another human being 100% of the time.
Topics: co dependency, communication, getting help, parent child conflict
Dangerously Close to Relapse
Sober Chrystal talks about the moment when her five years of sobriety hung in the balance and nearly went over the cliff.
Topics: Alcoholics Anonymous, alcoholism, anxiety, mindfulness, Recovery Tools, relapse, relaxation, stress, tools for recovery
Co-Occurring Disorders Workbook
The workbook is based on recognized disease-model treatment principles and can integrate readily in Matrix and other established EBP treatment protocols.
Topics: co-occurring disorders, patient education, program development
Addiction And: ASPD
With a little leverage and some understanding of effective therapeutic technique, you can increase the chances of successful outcomes with these clients.
Topics: addicted offenders, alcoholism, assessment, client types and needs, co-occurring disorders, counseling skills, personality disorders
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