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The Role of the Counselor in Addiction Recovery (Other duties: (Meeting…
The Role of the Counselor in Addiction Recovery
Overview:
Substance abuse counselors provide a necessary support system for individuals recovering from eating disorders, drug and alcohol issues, gambling addictions, and other behavioral issues.
Help addicts with both crisis and long-term addiction management issues, which can range from immediate medical intervention, to supporting them manage their recovery long term.
Create a Therapeutic Alliance with Patients
Showing Interested.
Attentiveness.
Empathize Problems.
Understanding and Communicating the Foundational Issues.
Encourage Patient Recovery:
Help patients recognize problematic behaviors and help guide them into recovery, and empower them to take action and change these behaviors.
Help Patients Develop a Relapse Prevention Plan:
A detailed account of the patient’s experience with substance abuse including previous relapses.
Warning signs and ways patients can best manage them.
A detailed list of family, friends, and counsellors that can be used as a support network.
An emergency relapse plan.
Specific lifestyle changes that patients can do to prioritize their wellbeing.
Meet With Family Members to Provide Guidance
Refer Patients to Outside Support Groups
Other duties:
Meeting with clients to evaluate their health and substance problem
Identifying issues and create goals and treatment plans
Teaching clients coping mechanisms
Helping clients find jobs or re-establish their career
Leading group therapy sessions
Providing updates and progress reports to courts
Referring clients to support groups
Setting up aftercare plans
Meeting with family members and provide guidance and support