Understanding and Treating High-Functioning Clients with Dual Diagnosis: Effective Integration of Therapeutic Approaches and Self-Help Programs
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Describe 5 treatment strategies for working with a high-functioning clients with SUD population.
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Explain 2 evidence-based integrated treatment approaches for dual diagnosis.
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Explain the difference between a recovery pathway and recovery patchworks as they apply to dual diagnosis treatment.
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Apply the SBIRT assessment tool into clinical practice.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this workshop is: To gain a better understanding of evidence-based integrated treatment for dual diagnosis, how best to support these clients in engaging in self-help groups and to learn relevant treatment strategies and concepts.
Description
The characteristics, personality traits, treatment and recovery challenges of high-functioning individuals with dual diagnosis will be described. DSM-IV TR and DSM-V diagnostic criteria will be analyzed as it relates to this topic as well as relevant research studies cited. The self-medication theory as it relates to dual diagnosis will be explored. The purpose, intention and limitations of 12-Step and other self-help programs will be described. Additionally, appropriate and inappropriate integration of specific 12-Step program concepts, literature and suggestions will be described. The presentation will conclude with evidence-based integrated treatment strategies including the concepts of recovery pathways versus patchworks.
Target Audience
- Psychologist
- Medical Doctor
- Registered Nurse
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Counselor
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Sarah Allen Benton is the Co-Owner of Benton Behavioral Health Consulting, LLC specializing in clinical and business support services. She is a Clinical Consultant for Aware Recovery Care (In-Home Addiction Treatment program), where she was the former Director of Clinical Services in North Haven, CT. Previously, she was a Therapist and Group Leader at Insight Counseling in Ridgefield, CT and as a Primary Therapist at Turnbridge addiction treatment in New Haven, CT. Sarah previously worked as a Therapist at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA at McLean Brook dual diagnosis transitional treatment program, McLean Klarman Center for eating disorder treatment and the McLean Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Institute. Sarah is author of the book “Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic” and has been featured in the New York Times, on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, CBS Early Show, SiriusXM, NPR and writes a blog on Psychology Today.com