Topic: identifying and measuring progress
Can I Keep My Patients From Giving Up?
My outpatients get discouraged very easily. They may actually be doing pretty well for somebody new to recovery, but they don’t seem to realize it.
Topics: client engagement and motivation, counseling, counseling skills, groups, identifying and measuring progress, motivational enhancement therapy
Is Treatment “Successful”?
The goal of treatment is to maximize chances for a successful outcome. But ultimately, to drink or not to drink remains the alcoholic’s choice.
Topics: family involvement, finding the right treatment, identifying and measuring progress, outcomes, referral, relapse