Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Addiction Counselor Exam Review Episode 20 Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director: AllCEUs Counselor Education Podcast Host: Addiction Counselor Exam Review, Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Specific population considerations ~ Aspects of the client’s identity may influence the client’s substance using behavior, the responsiveness to treatment, and the recovery process ~ These factors include race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, and the presence of co-occurring disorders including trauma ~ Rather than placing a person and established treatment slot treatment providers are learning the importance of modifying in adapting services to meet an individual client’s needs ~ SAMHSA has produced multiple publications that dealt in depth into the treatment needs and recommended practices for specific types of disorders and or populations Summary ~ Just like it is vital to be aware of the special needs of persons from different races and ethnicities, it is also vital to rec