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PD V. Counseling
Competency 80:
Work appropriately with the client to recognize and discourage all behaviors
inconsistent with progress toward treatment goals.
Knowledge
uX The client’s history and treatment plan.
u The client’s behaviors and cognition
that are inconsistent with the recovery
process.
u Behavioral and cognitive therapy
literature relevant to substance use
disorders.
u Cognitive, behavioral, and pharmacological
interventions appropriate for relapse
prevention.
u Strengths-based models that build
on strengths of the client.
Skills
XX Monitoring the client’s behavior for
consistency with established treatment
outcomes.
uX Presenting inconsistencies between the client’s
behaviors and goals.
uX Reframing and redirecting negative
behaviors.
uX Teaching conflict resolution, decisionmaking,
and problemsolving skills.
uX Recognizing and addressing underlying
client issues that may impede treatment
progress.
uX Engaging client to discover and use
personal strengths and resources to
achieve goals.
Attitudes
XX Appreciation of strengths-based principles
that emphasize client autonomy and skills
development.
uX Acceptance of relapse as an opportunity
for positive change.
uX Recognition of the value of a constructive
helping relationship.
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