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PD V. Counseling
Uses of The Competencies
In Idaho, the State certification board and the Idaho Educators in Addiction Studies collaborated
to establish a new entry-level counselor certification for the State. Educational requirements for
certification were based on The Competencies. To facilitate the process, college faculty members
were trained in competency-based teaching methods to enhance student proficiency.
Competency 78:
Promote client knowledge, skills, and attitudes that contribute to a positive
change in substance use behaviors.
Knowledge
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Information, skills, and attitudes
consistent with recovery.
The client’s goals, treatment plan,
prognosis, and motivational level.
Stages-of-change model.
Assessment methods to measure progress
in achieving treatment goals and
objectives.
Skills
uX Implementing motivational techniques.
u Recognizing the client’s strengths.
u Assessing and providing feedback on client
progress toward treatment goals.
u Assessing life and basic skills and
comprehension levels of the client and all
significant others involved in the treatment
planning process.
u Identifying and documenting change.
u Coaching, mentoring, teaching, and
validating.
u Recognizing and addressing ambivalence
and resistance.
Attitudes
uX Genuine care and concern for the client,
family, and significant others.
u Appreciation for incremental progress in
completing treatment goals.
u Appreciation of strengths-based principles
that emphasize client autonomy and skills
development.
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