Identify the five models of group therapy currently used in substance abuse treatment and the three other types of groups that can be integrated into the five models
Differentiate between 12-step self-help groups and interpersonal process groups
Identify at least 10 advantages of group treatment
Identify the three modifications that need to be made to group treatment in order to improve its effectiveness in substance abuse settings
Discuss how the client's stage of readiness for change affects the types of groups he or she will be in
Describe the characteristics of each of the five group models used in substance abuse treatment
Effectively match clients with appropriate groups
Accurately assess client readiness for group primary placement considerations
Identify as six dimensions assess for the ASAM patient placement criteria
Identify the six levels of treatment identified by the ASAM patient placement criteria that
Identify the three other criteria we should be considered when determining the patient's appropriateness for group therapy
Identify the difference between culture, cultural knowledge, cultural awareness, and cultural competence
Understand the components of the diversity wheel
Identify strategies for handling issues that arise when group norms and cultural values conflict
Identify the six guidelines for clinicians on the evaluating bias and prejudice
Identify for techniques that can be helpful in providing substance abuse treatment to a culturally diverse groups
Identify six guidelines for preparing the group for a new member from a racial or ethnic minority
Discuss the benefits of fixed and revolving membership groups
Identify the most effective ways to prepare client for participation in groups is that
Be familiar with the recommended issues to discuss in pre-group interviews
Discuss ways for increasing retention in groups
Identify specific group tasks appropriate for each phase of the group
Discuss how to convert conflict and resistance in the positive energy that powers the group's
Explain how to deal with disruptive group members
Explain how to cool down runaway affect or turn a crisis into an opportunity
Identify six of the most common errors the group leaders make
Describe four types of training that are recommended for group therapists
Review the function of the SAP and how the SAP and LPC/LCSW may need to function together on an interdisciplinary team or in a co-occurring disorders treatment facility.
Review DOT policy on recreational and medical marijuana to ensure all LPCs and LCSWs are familiar with the restrictions on any of their clients who may fall under DOT supervision