Using treatment that has been proven to work is important, the foundation of any effective treatment is the relationship between the individual and the treatment provider. Effective treatment begins with the engagement process which requires open communication, respect and empathy. Lack of engagement and relationship results in missed appointments, non-compliance and continued illness.
Dual Disorders have their genesis in the brain but can affect all systems of the body, resulting in complex clinical presentations. Treatment and assessment are often focused on one system rather than the whole person. Individuals are often misdiagnosed or are medicated for symptoms that are caused by other co-occurring illnesses that have been overlooked. This workshop with focused on effective treatment using a “whole person” assessment using a multidisciplinary approach and the benefits of integrated care and will review the power of social connection, authenticity and counselor attributes as they relate to compliance to treatment and recovery.
OBJECTIVES:
- Participants will review and discuss four effective engagement strategies.
- Participants will review three components of a "whole person" assessment.
- Participants will be able to identify six essential assessment domains and six effective assessment tools
- Participants will review a case study using a multidisciplinary approach