From a survival standpoint, the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress make a lot of sense. We will explore the possible reasons for these symptoms and interventions that can be used to assist clients in creating a resilient recovery narrative.
Objectives
Review multiple ways of writing treatment plans including using the integrative summary, FARS, CANS, ASAM and LOCUS
Review pitfalls in writing effective treatment plans and how to avoid them
Review the purpose of the reassessment and best practices for documentation
Identify time-effective methods for completing treatment plans and reassessments
– Define spirituality
– Explore why the following spiritual principles are important to recovery and how to develop them
– Honesty
– Hope
– Faith
– Courage and Willingness
– Discipline
Objectives
~ Review the characteristics of BPD
~ Compare and contrast BPD with addictive behaviors
~ Examine ways to implement the activities presented in the book in a group format
Characteristics of BPD
~ Poorly developed, or unstable self-image, often associated with excessive self-criticism
~ Difficulty recognizing the feelings & needs of others
~ Interpersonal hypersensitivity (i.e., prone to feel slighted or insulted)
~ Perceptions of others tend to focus on negative attributes or vulnerabilities.
– Review common life skills
Communication Skills
– Types
– Written
– Nonverbal
– Oral