The stages of change model suggests that clients who are in the process of changing addictive behavior move through successive stages, from limited insight to maintenance of change. These stages will be presented by the client’s attitudes and behaviors. It is the job of the clinician to identify the correct stage and employ specific interventions for the treatment to be successful. Most clients opting for an assessment will likely be in the early stages of change.

The major tenets of motivational interviewing were designed to provide clinicians with tools to facilitate the change process in clients. Extensive research supports its effectiveness and it has become the standard in the past decade. These techniques are grounded in the client-centered approach rather than the confrontational approach to substance abuse treatment used in previous decades.

Use the module readings and the Argosy University online library resources to research motivational interviewing and the stages of change model.

Download and review the case study.

Respond to the following:

• 1. Explain factors for determining the client’s stage of change and identify which stage of change the client is in.
• 2. What two motivational interviewing techniques would be helpful in assessing substance abuse in this case? Give reasons and explanations.

Support your responses using your module readings and authoritative resources. Incorporate theory and factual information in your response.

Write your initial response in 2–3 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Case Study—John

John is a longtime alcohol abuser who has managed to function in his job as a shipping foreperson for morethan twenty years despite his problem. Last month John’s company instituted a new company policy that required all employees to submit to random urine screens. John tested positive the first time he submitted the random urine drop. His company referred him for an assessment that had to be conducted before he was allowed to return to work.

As the substance abuse evaluator, you are responsible for identifying whether or not a drinking problem exists and for recommending any necessary treatment. John presents in your office the next day with frustration related to his suspension from work. Although he understands the position of his company,indicating that many of “those guys there have drinking problems,” he is surprised that the company “is being this harsh on him.” He denied having a problem because he “does not drink everyday like some of those guys.”

You discuss with John his perception of his drinking as well as the company’s decision to refer him for anassessment and treatment. As the session proceeds, you agree that John probably is not dependent on alcohol. However, you introduce the possibility of abuse, given the history you were provided, and hisadmission to “getting hammered” most days he is drinking. You explain that his drinking behavior resulted in the presence of alcohol in his urine from drinking the previous night at home. You explore this with John in an effort to help him identify some of the consequences of his drinking, even though he is not alcohol dependent. This allows John to begin to focus on the potential consequences of his alcohol use pattern.

Do you think ADHD should be considered a disorder or is it just a different cognitive ability?  Do you know of others who have been diagnosed with ADHD? Do you think the children are being  over medicated  in order to make it easier for the parents or educators to  cope?   Are our current teaching environments created to make students sit still and be quiet? Are our  current learning environments the best ones for all children? What, if anything, should be done differently?

Please post thoroughly thought through answers to the questions below on the Discussion Forum for the week. 

1. How do you think that investigators and therapists, in their quest to find the truth, may have contributed to children making false or exaggerated allegations in these cases?

2.  What implications do these types of cases have for people who run childcare centers?

3.   What are the lessons learned from these cases? 

4.   How should investigators and therapists proceed when a child or their parent makes such    allegations?

5.  How can the investigators and therapists obtain the information they need without manipulating the child’s memory, even if inadvertently.

1.Domestic violence victims

2.Clients with questions about their sexual orientation

3.Human trafficking victims

4.Clients with suicidal ideation

5.Clients who self-harm

Hypothesize the future of psychological testing for your selected population.  Create a 7-10-slide presentation about your population that includes the following:

1.A description of the tests and assessments currently in use

2.Changes to the tests and assessments you would like to see 3

.Explain any procedures related to reporting abuse, duty to warn, or victims’ rights 4.Detailed speaker notes as if you are giving the presentation in person  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.

Module 1 Discussion Assignment

Details Chapter 1

As a science, psychology’s history began in 1879 with Wilhelm Wundt. Today there are seven modern psychology perspective. Which of the seven modern perspectives of psychology do you most agree with? Why? Provide examples to support your assertion.

Guidelines

Before you begin, remember to review the class Discussion Board Guidelines.

Your original post, in response to the discussion prompt above, should contain a minimum of 125 words, not including restatement of questions or reference sections. Utilize critical thinking, and support your work with additional resources as applicable.

In addition, read and respond to the posts of two of your peers. Your response must be 100 words, substantive, and expand the discussion.

Finally, any content that is paraphrased, summarized or quoted in your discussion post or response must be must be cited using APA format. For more information on APA format, review the OWL Guide: APA General Format