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Assessment of Addiction and Mental Health Issues Using a Transactional Model
The document outlines a comprehensive approach to assessing addiction and mental health issues, emphasizing the importance of screening and assessment in developing effective treatment plans. It details the objectives of identifying symptoms, understanding the stage of change a client is in, and moving towards happiness through tailored action plans. It highlights the significance of recognizing co-occurring disorders and using motivational interviewing techniques to facilitate change.
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Assessment of Addiction and Mental Health Issues Using a Transactional Model
- 1. Assessment of Addictionand Mental Health Issues Identifying the Problem Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox & Happiness isn’t Brain Surgery Author: Journey to Recovery (2015) & Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery (2017)
- 2. Objectives Define screeningand assessment Define the purpose of assessment Explore the steps in the assessment Recognize the stage of change a client is in with regards to mental health and substance abuse and utilize this towards creating a treatment plan. Learn about the first steps in moving toward happiness Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 3. Why Is ThisImportant 47% of US Adults suffers from maladaptive signs of an addictive disorder over a 12-month period Co-Occurring Disorders are the EXPECTATION not the Exception Statistics indicate that the majority of people seen in mental health treatment struggle with addictive behaviors. Refer for treatment or treat yourself Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 4. Screening and Assessment Screening is a very quick process which can be done by Physicians Coaches Specialists/Techs Counselors Screening simply determines if there may be a need for further evaluation. Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 5. Purpose of Assessment To identify symptoms Explore the course of the symptoms Identify exacerbating and mitigating factors Determine the impact of symptoms Identify change goals Develop an action plan based on identified goals Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 6. Assessment Provides Awarenessof SNAP Strengths ◦ Resources ◦ Skills ◦ Mitigating Factors and exceptions Needs ◦ Biological ◦ Safety ◦ Love and Belonging Attitudes ◦ About recovery ◦ Cultural Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 7. Awareness of SNAP Preferences Learning style Treatment approach Quality of Life Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 8. 5 Principles ofMotivational Interviewing Generate a Gap Roll with Resistance Avoid Arguing Can Do Express Empathy Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 9. Stages of Readinessfor Change Most people have multiple issues Readiness for change can be different for each issue---even each symptom of each issue Stages Precontemplation Contemplation Preparation/Determination Action Maintenance (needs attention when addressing new issues) Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 10. Addiction (vs. RecreationalUse) Tolerance need more to get the same rush, high or feeling. Withdrawal: Anxiety, irritability, shakes, sweats, nausea, depression when unable to access the addiction Negative consequences: Continued to use even though there have been negative consequences. Neglected or postponed activities because of your use? Significant time or energy spent obtaining, using, concealing, planning, or recovering from your use. Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or control your use Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 11. Chemical and Behavioral Addictive behaviors causes a “flood” of neurochemicals This flood contributes to an imbalance Like a “hangover” occasional use does not necessarily alter brain functioning Repeated use causes the brain to shut down certain pathways so it is not constantly being flooded (tolerance) Many other issues such as pre-existing anxiety or depression can indicate a pre-existing neurochemical imbalance which is being self-medicated Requires additional stimulation to produce the same relief because many fewer “doors” are open Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 12. Mental Health Depression/Hopelessness/Apathy Anxiety/Worry Difficulty Concentrating Irritability Agitation Fatigue Changes in sleep duration or quality Changes in eating Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 13. First Steps Identifythe Problem Identify the Solution Learn about what causes the problem in general Learn about what causes the problem for you Learn about possible solutions Identify solutions that will work for you Develop a plan to start implementing those solutions Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 14. Presenting Problem Presentingproblem What are your symptoms (as evidenced by) How long has each been going on What makes it worse What makes it better What are the consequences of each symptom (as evidenced by) Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 15. Resolution/Goal What doeshappiness look like for you? What will be different? Emotionally Mentally Physically Socially (self-esteem, relationships and recreation) Environmentally What will be the same? Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 16. Transactional Model Theway you feel emotionally or physically impacts: How you interact with others Your stress response Your attitude and ability to concentrate Your environment Each one of those things also impacts how you feel Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 17. Evaluate potential causesof the symptoms Physical Sleep Nutrition Pain/Illness Sunlight Exercise Addiction Alcohol Anxiety Depression Tremors Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 18. Evaluate potential causesof the symptoms Physical Addiction Amphetamines, cocaine and other stimulants can trigger Anxiety, panic Depression (withdrawal) Tremors Marijuana can trigger Anxiety Apathy/Lack of motivation Impaired concentration Paranoid delusions/hallucinations Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 19. Evaluate potential causesof the symptoms Physical Addiction Opiates Depression Decreased pain tolerance Disruption of circadian rhythms Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 20. Evaluate potential causesof the symptoms Age Many physiological changes take place as a result of age. Taking this into account can assist in determining some of the possible causes of symptoms Younger people have fewer experiences against which to judge current experiences The culture and environment changes for people of different ages. Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 21. Evaluate potential causesof the symptoms Social Your immediate family Social supports Stressors Self-Esteem Environmental Active/Interruptions vs. Calm/Peaceful Supportive of sleep? Supportive of relaxation? Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 22. Evaluate potential causesof the symptoms Emotions Anger Anxiety Depression Happiness Thought triggers for each emotion Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 23. Symptom Assessment Unlimited CEUs$59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com Behaviors Thoughts Environments Make the symptom worse Make the symptom better Impact of Symptom
- 24. Symptom Assessment: Lenny UnlimitedCEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com Behaviors Thoughts Environments Make the symptom worse • Working out really hard for several days • Not getting enough sleep • Too much caffeine • I am having another cardiac episode • I can’t breathe • I have to make this stop • I am overwhelmed • Chaotic environments • Negative people Make the symptom better • Working out moderately each day • Getting sufficient sleep • No caffeine • Doing something each day I enjoy to have a sense of accomplishment • Petting Mojo • Positive self-talk • Focus on what I need to do better to eliminate the symptoms • Focusing on the things I can change and letting go of what I cannot • Aromatherapy • Clean/organized environments • Calm Impact of symptom • Afraid to workout • Lethargic • Increase a sense of helplessness • Become “stressed” • Withdraw from other people
- 25. Next Step Workon becoming mindful of your symptom triggers Do a mindfulness scan prior to each meal to identify how you feel and what you need… Emotionally Mentally Physically Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 26. Summary The Assessmentis really the beginning point It helps clients get a clearer idea of what may be causing their symptoms or making them worse. Proper nutrition, adequate quality sleep and pain management are all necessary for happiness and recovery At this stage clients are starting to envision what happiness looks like for them. Help them identify their strengths and what things are good uses of their energy Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
- 27. Summary Identify whichpresenting symptoms the client is most willing to work on a develop a treatment plan from there From the perspective of the transactional model, improving any area will likely improve the person’s overall happiness The symptom assessment chart can help identify current strengths and possible contributors to the symptom. Unlimited CEUs $59 Certificate Training Programs $149 Live Webinars $5 https://allceus.com
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