PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS
Addictive disorders can be particularly challenging for clients. Not only do these disorders typically interfere with a client’s ability to function in daily life, but they also often manifest as negative and sometimes criminal behaviors. Sometime clients with addictive disorders also suffer from other mental health issues, creating even greater struggles for them to overcome. In your role, you have the opportunity to help clients address their addictions and improve outcomes for both the clients and their families.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
In a 5- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation, address the following. Your title and references slides do not count toward the 5- to 10-slide limit.
· Provide an overview of the article you selected.
o What population (individual, group, or family) is under consideration?
o What was the specific intervention that was used? Is this a new intervention or one that was already studied?
o What were the author’s claims?
· Explain the findings/outcomes of the study in the article. Include whether this will translate into practice with your own clients. If so, how? If not, why?(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
· Explain whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings/outcomes presented in the article.
· Use the Notes function of PowerPoint to craft presenter notes to expand upon the content of your slides.
· Support your response with at least three other peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. Explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Provide references to your sources on your last slide. Be sure to include the article you used as the basis for this Assignment.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
· AllCEUs Counseling Education. (2017, November 4). 187 models of treatment for addiction | Addiction counselor training seriesLinks to an external site.[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQkA0mIWx8A
· Medmastery. (2022, March 8). How to use motivational interviewing in addiction medicine Links to an external site.. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_wceN5DX7E
· NRNP_6645_Week8_Assignment_Rubric
NRNP_6645_Week8_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelop a 5- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation on your selected research article discussing a therapeutic approach for treating clients, families, or groups with addictive disorders.•Provide an overview of the article you selected, including:What population (individual, group, or family) is under consideration?What was the specific intervention that was used? Is this a new intervention or one that was already used?What were the author’s claims?(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
20 to >17.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The presentation thoroughly and accurately defines the considered population…. The specific intervention used is fully and accurately described. The description clearly indicates whether the intervention is new or whether it was already studied…. The response includes a thorough and accurate description of the author’s claims.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
17 to >15.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The presentation defines the considered population…. The specific intervention used is described. The description indicates whether the intervention is new or whether it was already studied…. The response includes a description of the author’s claims.
15 to >13.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
There is an incomplete definition of the considered population…. The specific intervention used is partially or inaccurately described…. The response includes a partial or inaccurate description of the author’s claims.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
13 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
There is an incomplete definition of the considered population, or it is missing…. The specific intervention used is partially or inaccurately described, or is missing…. The response includes a partial or inaccurate description of the author’s claims, or is missing.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomeo Explain the findings/outcomes of the study in the article. Include whether this will translate into practice with your clients. If so, how? If not, why?
25 to >22.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The presentation includes a thorough and accurate review of the findings of the selected article…. The response fully addresses whether or not the outcomes will translate into practice with clients.
22 to >19.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The presentation includes a review of the findings of the selected article…. The response addresses whether or not the outcomes will translate into practice with clients.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
19 to >17.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The presentation includes a somewhat inaccurate or incomplete review of the findings of the selected article…. The response partially or inaccurately addresses whether or not the outcomes will translate into practice with clients.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
17 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
The presentation includes an inaccurate and incomplete review of the findings of the selected article, or is missing…. The response partially or inaccurately addresses whether or not the outcomes will translate into practice with clients, or is missing.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• Explain whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings/outcomes presented in the article.
25 to >22.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The presentation includes a thorough and accurate explanation of the whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings presented in the article.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
22 to >19.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The presentation includes an explanation of the whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings presented in the article.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
19 to >17.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The presentation includes a somewhat inaccurate or incomplete explanation of the whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings presented in the article.
17 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
The presentation includes an inaccurate or incomplete explanation of the whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings presented in the article, or is missing.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome•Use the Notes function of PowerPoint to craft presenter notes to expand upon the content of your slides.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
10 to >8.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The Notes function of the presentation is appropriately used to comprehensively expand upon the presentation slides.
8 to >7.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The Notes function of the presentation is adequately used to expand upon the presentation slides.
7 to >6.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The Notes function of the presentation is utilized but notes are vague or contain small inaccuracies.
6 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
The Notes function of the presentation partially or inaccurately expands upon the presentation slides, or is not included.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• Support your response with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. Explain why each of your supporting sources is scholarly. References are included on your last slide.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
10 to >8.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
The presentation is strongly supported with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scholarly sources. References are included on the last slide.
8 to >7.0 pts
Good 80%–89%
The presentation is supported with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scholarly sources. References are included on the last slide.
7 to >6.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
The presentation is supported with two or three peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scholarly sources. Accurate references may not be included on the last slide.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
6 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
The presentation is not supported with resources peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scholarly sources, and/or the reference list is missing.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Style and Organization: Slides are clear and not overly crowded. Sentences in presenter notes are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
Slides are clear, concise, and visually appealing. Sentences in presenter notes follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good 80%–89%
Slides are clear and concise. Sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
Slides may be somewhat unorganized or crowded. Sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.
3 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
Slides are unorganized and/or crowded. Sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent 90%–100%
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 to >3.5 pts
Good 80%–89%
Contains 1 or 2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3.5 to >3.0 pts
Fair 70%–79%
Contains 3 or 4 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3 to >0 pts
Poor 0%–69%
Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
5 pts
Total Points: 100
PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY
Introduction:
Psychotherapy plays a vital role in the treatment of clients with addictive disorders, offering a comprehensive and holistic approach to addressing the complex interplay of psychological, emotional, and behavioral factors contributing to addiction. Addictive disorders, characterized by compulsive substance use or behaviors despite negative consequences, can severely impact an individual’s physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life. This essay explores the various psychotherapeutic approaches used to treat clients with addictive disorders, highlighting their efficacy and significance in facilitating recovery.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
Understanding Addictive Disorders:
Addictive disorders are rooted in a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. These disorders often arise as a means of coping with stress, trauma, or emotional pain. Psychotherapy aims to delve into the underlying causes of addiction, helping clients recognize triggers, understand their cravings, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. It provides a safe space for clients to explore their past experiences, emotions, and thought patterns that contribute to their addictive behaviors.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
CBT is one of the most widely used psychotherapeutic approaches in treating addictive disorders. It focuses on identifying and modifying maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to addiction. Clients learn to recognize distorted beliefs about substance use and develop strategies to manage cravings, cope with triggers, and make healthier decisions. CBT also helps clients develop essential skills for problem-solving, stress management, and relapse prevention.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
Motivational Interviewing (MI):
Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered approach that aims to elicit and strengthen a person’s motivation for change. Therapists work collaboratively with clients, helping them explore their ambivalence toward quitting addictive behaviors. Through empathetic listening and open-ended questions, clients are encouraged to articulate their own reasons for change, enhancing their intrinsic motivation. MI acknowledges that clients are the experts of their own lives and fosters a sense of empowerment in their recovery journey.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT):
DBT, originally designed for borderline personality disorder, has shown promise in treating addictive disorders as well. It combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies. Clients learn to regulate their emotions, tolerate distress, and improve interpersonal effectiveness. This comprehensive approach is particularly effective in addressing co-occurring mental health issues that often accompany addictive disorders.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
Psychodynamic Therapy:
Psychodynamic therapy explores the unconscious conflicts, early experiences, and unresolved traumas that contribute to addictive behaviors. By gaining insight into the underlying emotional dynamics, clients can better understand their cravings and triggers. Psychodynamic therapy also provides a platform for clients to work through unresolved issues, fostering personal growth and reducing the need for substance use as a coping mechanism.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
Group Therapy:
Group therapy provides clients with a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where they can share their experiences, challenges, and successes. Being in a group of peers who understand the struggles of addiction can reduce feelings of isolation and shame. Group therapy offers opportunities for learning from others, practicing interpersonal skills, and receiving feedback in a controlled setting.
Family Therapy:
Addiction affects not only the individual but also their family dynamics. Family therapy addresses the systemic impact of addiction by improving communication, setting healthy boundaries, and helping family members understand their roles in supporting the client’s recovery. Family therapy can also address enabling behaviors and unresolved family issues that may contribute to the addictive cycle.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
Mindfulness-Based Approaches:
Mindfulness techniques, drawn from practices like meditation and yoga, can help clients develop greater awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. By cultivating mindfulness, clients can observe their cravings without judgment and learn to respond to them in a non-reactive manner. Mindfulness-based approaches contribute to relapse prevention and overall emotional regulation.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
Conclusion:
Psychotherapy serves as a cornerstone in the treatment of clients with addictive disorders, offering a range of effective approaches that target the multifaceted aspects of addiction. From cognitive-behavioral interventions to mindfulness-based practices, these therapies empower clients to gain insight, develop coping strategies, and ultimately achieve lasting recovery. By addressing the psychological, emotional, and social factors underlying addictive behaviors, psychotherapy plays a pivotal role in helping clients regain control of their lives and embark on a path towards healthier, more fulfilling futures.(PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR CLIENTS WITH ADDICTIVE DISORDERS COMPREHENSIVE ESSAY)
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