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Addiction Counseling Competencies
Competency 81:
Recognize how, when, and why to involve the client’s significant others in
enhancing or supporting the treatment plan.
Knowledge
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Theory, research, and outcome-based
literature demonstrating the importance
of significant others, including families
and other social systems, to treatment
progress.
Social and family systems theory.
How to apply appropriate confidentiality
rules and regulations.
Skills
uX Identifying the client’s family and social
systems.
u Recognizing the effect of the client’s
family and social systems on the
treatment process.
u Engaging significant others in the
treatment process.
Attitudes
uX Appreciation for the need of significant
others to be involved in the client’s
treatment plan, within the bounds of
confidentiality rules and regulations.
u Respect for the contribution of significant
others to the treatment process.
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