ADCO 2020 - Counseling Skills

1. Six stages of counseling Information gathering Evaluation Feedback Counseling agreement Changing behavior Termination
2. Review counseling theories 12 step Rational emotive therapy Reality therapy Others
3. Conceptualizing motivation and change New look at motivation Change in addiction field A trans-theoretical model of the stages of change
4. Motivation and intervention Elements of effective motivational intervention otivational interventions and stages of change Special application of motivational interventions
5. Motivational interviewing as a counseling style bivalence Five principles of motivational interviewing Five opening strategies for early sessions Effectiveness of motivational interviewing
6. From pre-contemplation to contemplation - building readiness Gentle strategies to use with the pre-contemplation Assessment and feedback process
7. From contemplation to preparation: increasing commitment Changing extrinsic to intrinsic motivation Tipping the decisional balance Emphasizing personal choice and responsibility
8. From preparation to action: getting started Recognizing readiness to move to action Negotiating a plan for action Initiating the plan
9. From action to maintenance: stabilizing change Engaging and retaining clients in treatment Planning for stabilization Developing and using reinforcers
10. Measuring/assessing components of client motivation Self efficacy Readiness to change Decisional balance Motivation for using substance Goals and values
11. Integrating motivational approaches into treatment program Treatment continuum and stepped care Application of motivational approaches in specific treatment programs
12. Crisis intervention History/definition of crisis Grief and loss Physical/mental abuse
13. Professional conduct and ethics Confidentiality Ethical issues Rule 4747 and ethic code
14. How to apply to multicultural and special populations

1. demonstrate basic listening and interview skills
2. articulate the ethical and professional responsibilities of chemical dependency counselors
3. recognize and respond to grief issues
4. facilitate problem-solving, goal-setting, and implementation of treatment plans with clients
5. encourage client engagement in the treatment and recovery process
6. identify and resolve crisis situations with a client
7. employ communication skills and strategies necessary to work effectively with other professionals in the field
8. identify the six stages of counseling
9. describe motivational interviewing and motivational interventions
10. employ a variety of screening and assessment strategies related to motivational interviewing
11. adapt counseling strategies to the individual characteristics of the client (including, but not limited to, disability, gender, sexual orientation, developmental level, culture, ethnicity, age, and health)
12. demonstrate techniques and strategies for motivational interviewing as a counseling style

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