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Intervention Strategies Summary Paper
Learning Team D
BSHS/445
May 25, 1025
Alysha McCuistion
Intervention Strategies Summary Paper
Everyone has problems. Some people are aware enough to acknowledge the problems, while others need help identifying issues. There are those that will deny that a problem even exists, though there are several identifying factors that scream otherwise. Individuals in denial of their problems often spiral downhill until they reach rock bottom. They may need to be given an ultimatum before even attempting to get help. Tonya is a married woman with children who is given an ultimatum by her husband to get help for her drinking problems. Tonya does not see the need for any intervention because in her eyes, she drinks as a way to unwind and relax. However, Tonya is able to see that she has a lot to lose should she decide to continue to deny or ignore the issue of her drinking. In the interview, the professional uses several techniques that cause Tonya to reflect on situations in which her drinking has kept her from performing to her best ability. By presenting the cause and effect, the counselor is able to reveal certain truths to Tonya.
Intervention Strategies
Alcoholics often have a difficult time acknowledging, understanding, believing or admitting there is a problem. In the scenario 12 video, “Alcoholic in Denial” this person is no different. The therapist uses several strategies to portray a need for Tonya to change. This is initially done through motivational interviewing. During the beginning of the interview the therapist asks open and close ended questions to better understand the client’s situation and why she is seeking help. Understanding the Tonya’s situation creates a pathway to provide the motivation for change. Motivating a client to change that truly does not see a problem in their life can be difficult. In the motivational interview the assessment is completed by clarifying the understanding of the problem and
Learning Team D
BSHS/445
May 25, 1025
Alysha McCuistion
Intervention Strategies Summary Paper
Everyone has problems. Some people are aware enough to acknowledge the problems, while others need help identifying issues. There are those that will deny that a problem even exists, though there are several identifying factors that scream otherwise. Individuals in denial of their problems often spiral downhill until they reach rock bottom. They may need to be given an ultimatum before even attempting to get help. Tonya is a married woman with children who is given an ultimatum by her husband to get help for her drinking problems. Tonya does not see the need for any intervention because in her eyes, she drinks as a way to unwind and relax. However, Tonya is able to see that she has a lot to lose should she decide to continue to deny or ignore the issue of her drinking. In the interview, the professional uses several techniques that cause Tonya to reflect on situations in which her drinking has kept her from performing to her best ability. By presenting the cause and effect, the counselor is able to reveal certain truths to Tonya.
Intervention Strategies
Alcoholics often have a difficult time acknowledging, understanding, believing or admitting there is a problem. In the scenario 12 video, “Alcoholic in Denial” this person is no different. The therapist uses several strategies to portray a need for Tonya to change. This is initially done through motivational interviewing. During the beginning of the interview the therapist asks open and close ended questions to better understand the client’s situation and why she is seeking help. Understanding the Tonya’s situation creates a pathway to provide the motivation for change. Motivating a client to change that truly does not see a problem in their life can be difficult. In the motivational interview the assessment is completed by clarifying the understanding of the problem and
References: CourseMate. (n.d.). Scenario 12: Alcoholic in denial. Retrieved from http://coursemate.cengage.com/CPReader/View/9780840064462/default.aspx?integrationType=standard&eISBN=9780840064462&deploymentID=5749224837884315526044120&courseKey=5749224837884315526044120-48714585#6c02feb8-6658-4595-936b-4b7975dd79cb James, R. K., & Gilliland, B. E. (2013). Crisis intervention strategies (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning