Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Assessment Review for the Addiction Counselor Certification Exam Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Addiction Counselor Exam Review 12 Assessment Steps ~ Engage ~ Get authorizations and gather information from collateral sources ~ Screen for co-occurring disorders ~ Determine the severity of mental and SUDs ~ Determine appropriate level of care ~ Determine diagnoses ~ Determine disability and functional impairment ~ Identify strengths and supports ~ Identify cultural and linguistic needs and supports ~ Identify additional problem areas (medical, housing, education…) ~ Determine readiness for change

Screening Review Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox, Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery & The Addiction Counselor Exam Review Objectives ~ Review key skills for engagement ~ Discuss factors impacting engagement ~ Define screening ~ Explore how to do a screening ~ Identify types of screening instruments Engagement, Screening and Assessment ~ Demonstrate verbal and nonverbal skills to establish rapport and promote engagement ~ Discuss with clients the rationale, purpose and procedures associated with screening and assessment

Counseling Theories for Individuals Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox, Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery & The Addiction Counselor Exam Review Objectives ~ Review the most common counseling theories and related interventions

Introduction ~ Past 30 Day statistics, According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, ~ 6.5% of the population over 12 reported heavy drinking ~ 9.2% reported illicit drug use ~ The majority of people who use recreationally will not need treatment ~ Addiction is characterized by compulsive craving for the substance and using that substance despite negative consequences ~ Cravings and compulsive behavior are caused in large part as a consequence of substance use or addictive behaviors on the brain causing ~ Emotional ~ Cognitive ~ Physical ~ Summary -Definition of addiction -Characteristics of a chronic disease -Factors Influencing Addiction -Continuum of addiction -Theories of causation -Reinforcers within the cycle of addiction

Surfing the Worry Imp's Wave What prompted you to write this book? I talk a lot in my classes about basic fears of rejection, isolation, failure, loss of control and the unknown triggering the fight or flight response. What types of things do children often worry about? Why do children worry about things that adults don't worry about? Why do some things (like a fight with your best friend) feel so unbearable....and why can't youth understand that, in the big scheme of things, this is not that big of a deal? Mistakes and bad things happen. How does the concept of fault vs. responsibility impact a child's anxiety, for example, when parents divorce? What are signs of anxiety and worry in children, and how do they differ by age 2-5, 6-10, 11-16? After a traumatic event such as an earthquake or school shooting, what types of stress and anxiety reactions might we see? Aside from reading this book with children and going through the discussion and activity guide, what can parents do to help children prevent

Etherapy Clinical Principles & Treatment Modalities Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Review the different modalities and most common usages in counseling ~ Identify potential clinical and ethical issues ~ Learn about at least 3 unique ideas for doing online counseling ~ Define Treatment Structure Text Reading ~ Review Online Counseling: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals

You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know Interview with Cecilia Briseno, LCSW Intro ~ Cecilia Briseno is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Bright Side Family Therapy, in Arlington, TX. ~ Following the completion of her Master’s program, Cecilia went on to study Marriage and Family Therapy in a doctoral program at Texas Woman’s University, which helped her to broaden her knowledge of SFT and family systems. ~ Cecilia has found her niche in working with families navigating through the immigration process. Cecilia provides evaluations explaining the hardships they face when separated from their loved ones. She is now also providing training for clinicians interested in working with immigrants. Path to your LCSW ~ How can this help someone who has recently graduated or will be graduating in the Spring? ~ What types of topics do you usually cover in this workshop? ~ What things do you wish someone would have told you after your graduated? ~ Is this ever offered online as a webinar? Hardship evaluations ~ Wh

Opiate Commission Preliminary Report Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director: AllCEUs Counseling Education https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/whitehouse.gov/files/ondcp/commission-interim-report.pdf Training on basic addiction counselor competencies or Addiction Counselor Certification Training Intro ~ In 2015, 27 million people reported current use of illegal drugs or abuse of prescription drugs. ~ Only 10 percent of the nearly 21 million citizens with a substance use disorder (SUD) receive any type of specialty treatment ~ With approximately 142 Americans dying every day, America is enduring a death toll equal to September 11th every three weeks. Recommendations ~ Rapidly increase treatment capacity.

Tips for Responding After a Disaster Summary ~ After a disaster people will experience distress ~ There are certain things that can be done to reduce stress whether sheltering in place or at a public shelter ~ Maintenance of routines is vital ~ Prevention of vulnerabilities through proper nutrition, sleep and activity can help reduce stress ~ Radical acceptance and goal directed activity can help people choose responses that will better assist them in reducing their distress