ADD5106: Week 1 Discussion 1: The Role of Clinical Skills in the Assessment Process
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ADD5106: Week 1 Discussion 1: The Role of Clinical Skills in the Assessment Process
Reflect on the readings for this week. Discuss the importance of clinical skills in the
assessment process. Choose at least three specific counseling skills that are important
to the assessment process to elicit the most comprehensive information from the client.
NOTE: ● Please see attached reading(s) ● 1 page minimum ● 1 reference minimum
Week1Study1-ADD5106.pdf
Assessment and screening are necessary components of the treatment process of substance-related disorders. Sprong and Davis (2018) purport "An assessment provides the clinician with an overall understanding of the client's symptoms, strengths, needs, and supports." A clinician needs to use effective counseling skills to elicit the most comprehensive information from a client in order to produce a holistic view of their life.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) is used to diagnose substance-related disorders. Analyzing the assessment data to develop a diagnosis is an important step in the treatment process.
This week you will have the opportunity to review the diagnostic criteria for substance-related disorders and practice developing substance-related diagnoses. In addition, this week will provide a review of basic foundational counseling skills and the importance of utilizing them in the assessment of substance-related disorders.
Reference
Sprong, M. & Davis, S. (2018). The substance-related disorder assessment: A roadmap to effective treatment planning. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.
Week 1 Overview: Interviewing Skills and Diagnostic Procedures
