Counseling Challenge: “Hardcore” Drunk Drivers

December 24, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

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Repeat DUI/DWI offenders can pose tough challenges for treatment programs and counselors. The needs of the client and the demands of the legal system don’t always work together.

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Using Leverage in Counseling the Court-Referred Client, Part 5

July 9, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

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But if the client also conveys a strong desire to get a degree or a worthwhile job, or start a family or get out of debt – these also constitute motivators for success.

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Will This Client Follow Directions?

June 18, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

If Bob gets a job, his mom will ask him to move out of the basement, and he’ll have to get a roommate, which he doesn’t want, so better to remain unemployed.

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Using Leverage in Counseling the Court-Referred Client, Part 4

June 4, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

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It’s not just what you present to your client — it’s how you present it. By following a few simple rules, you get better results. It’s not a perfect system, by any means. But it should improve outcomes.

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Using Leverage in Counseling the Court-Referred Client, Part 3

May 20, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

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Clients will test boundaries just to see what will happen when they do. If you’re prepared for such tests, and can avoid some predictable errors in response, you’ll find that the course of treatment runs smoother.

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Rehab Soundbyte: Cookie Power

May 10, 2012 by Cecile

Call it a bribe, call it an incentive, call it a clever idea… Giving a reluctant client a reason to comply can help treatment along.

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Lowering “First Week” ASA Rates

March 28, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

Crisis motivates addicts to seek treatment. But the addict’s motivation to remain in treatment decreases as he feels better.

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Engaging Coerced DUI Clients

March 27, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

First, they don’t understand why they’re in treatment, or how it could possibly benefit them. Second, they’re ticked off about having been coerced.

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Material Clients Can’t (or Won’t) Read Doesn’t Help Them

March 17, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

It’s not so much that the client is unable to grasp the info as he or she is easily discouraged based on a fund of previous negative experiences in school.

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Lessons Learned?

February 23, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

We want to make sure the alcoholic person learns the right lesson from experience.

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