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1. Examination 1-4 . – nursing assignment tutor
Examination 1-4 .Project instructions:DAR H213 Chapters 1 ? 4 ExaminationProfessor:
Michael Norton, LCSW, LADCDue: In class on Saturday October 4, 2014Instructions: Please
use a word processor to complete this exam. If you do not have access to a computer, ensure
that handwriting is legible, so that I can give youfull credit for ALL your responses. As we
discussed in class, I am expecting full and complete answers to the essay questions and
credit will be awarded fororganization of thought process and concise, intelligible essays.1)
As we approach aIDiction counseling, it is important, as clinicians, that we have as clear an
understanding as possible of who we are both personally andprofessionally. We need to be
brave enough to examine our own thought processes and be mindful at all times of how our
opinions impact on how we will work withindividuals with substance abuse, mental and
behavioral disorders.To that end:Discuss the three main influences on the aIDiction
counseling field in the last fifty years and include YOUR OPINION on each of these
influences. Describe howYOU propose to function effectively in the system to the best
interest of your clients.2) Chapter 1 of the Miller text outlines SIX theories of aIDiction that
have historically been popular to describe the cause of aIDictive disorders and their
treatmentconsiderations. List the theories and describe the basic tenets of each theory and
include YOUR OPINION as to the validity of those tenets and YOUR INSIGHTSas to their
applicability and effectiveness in providing successful aIDiction treatment outcomes.3) In
Chapter 2, Miller outlines the 8 most popular general counseling theories and their
applications in the aIDiction counseling field. Describe YOURINTERPRETATION of the ONE
counseling theory that you find most closely correlates to your beliefs as a counselor and
WHY. Include in your description yourreasons why you think that theoretical framework
fits your belief system best.4) AIDiction assessments can be overwhelming for the counselor
because of both the complexity of a client?s history and the client?s tendency to deny or
minimizeissues that may be relevant . During the next week, using the biopsychosocial
questionnaire available on Blackboard, interview a friend, family member, coworker
orclassmate in a mock ?client? assessment session.Describe the process that you used,
including tools or techniques (see OARS+C in Chapter 9) you used to ensure the accuracy,
thoroughness and validity of theinformation you collected. Also note how your interviewing
style began the process of creating a positive therapeutic alliance that would enhance the
therapeuticprocess with this ?client? . After completion of the assessment interview, ask the
?client? about his/her experience during the interview and include thoseimpressions in
your essay.5) Describe the historical struggles between the mental health and substance

2. abuse counseling fields and include a description of YOUR THOUGHTS on how YOUwill
function with mental health clinicians as a team to serve the best interests of the clients that
present to you for help.6) Discuss the concepts of behavioral aIDiction and list at least three
of the most prevalent behavioral aIDictions and describe the signs, symptoms and
treatmentconsiderations for each.7) List and describe the 6 stages of change and include an
example of a person you know (or make one up) who exhibits characteristics and beliefs
that justify thestage of change designation you assigned. “Looking for a Similar Assignment?
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