psychology

his assignment will familiarize you, a future counselor, with specific programs related to prevention and the application of preventions models.

Based on a minimum of three peer reviewed scholarly resources, beyond the course textbook and course readings, complete the "Prevention: Programs and Application" document with prompts about the following:

1. Prevention and treatment differences

2. Prevention programs in high schools, as supported by National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP)

3. Prevention programs, supported by government funding

4. Resources and suggestions client can provide to friend or family member

5. Program needs assessment

6. Relapse prevention models

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

This assignment meets the following NASAC Standards:

7) Understand the importance of research and outcome data, and their application in clinical practice.

22) Understand the obligation of the addiction professional to participate in prevention, as well as treatment.

49) Establish and maintain professional relations with civic groups, agencies, other professionals, governmental entities, and the community-at-large in order to ensure appropriate referrals, identify service gaps, expand community resources, and help address unmet needs.

81) Recognize how, when, and why to use the client's significant others to enhance or support the treatment plan.

84) Facilitate the development of basic and life skills associated with recovery.

88) Mentor the client's identification, selection, and practice of strategies that help sustain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for maintaining treatment progress, relapse prevention, and continuing care.

101) Describe factors that increase the likelihood that an individual, community, or group will be at-risk for alcohol and other drug problems.

Attachments

PCN-501-RS-T5PreventionProgramsApplication.docx