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Addiction Counseling Competencies
Competency 72:
Conduct continuing care, relapse prevention, and discharge planning with
the client and involved significant others.
Knowledge
uX Treatment planning process.
u Continuum of care.
u Social and family systems available for
continuing care.
u Community resources available for
continuing care.
u Signs and symptoms of relapse.
u Relapse prevention strategies.
u Family and social systems theories.
u Discharge planning process.
u Confidentiality rules and regulations.
Skills
uX Accessing information from referral
sources.
u Demonstrating clear and concise oral
and written communication.
u Assessing and documenting treatment
progress.
u Participating in confrontation,
conflict resolution, and problemsolving.
u Collaborating with referral sources.
u Engaging the client and significant others
in the treatment process and continuing
care.
u Assisting the client in developing a relapse
prevention plan.
Attitudes
uX Recognition of the importance of
continued support, encouragement,
and optimism.
u Appreciation of strengths-based principles
that emphasize client autonomy and skills
development.
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