Strength Based Practice: A New Way to Think About Addiction Counseling
The strengths based perspective has been widely recognized and utilized with many different client populations. However, within the chemical dependency arena traditional forms of treatment still dominate. A strengths based approach is a significant departure from traditional substance abuse counseling approaches. Yet research supports its benefits and a merger between traditional and strengths based treatment is possible. This session will present a range of practical applications for integrating a strengths based perspective with current micro, mezzo, and macro practice approaches for individuals experiencing substance abuse issues.
Category(ies):
Direct Practice: Individuals, Couples, Families and Children
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the dynamics of Strengths Based Perspective
2. Summarize similarities and differences between strengths based and traditional chemical dependency practices
3. Articulate 2-3 strategies for incorporating strengths based into assessments, intervention, and evaluation
Dr. Katti Sneed is currently the program director of the Social Work Program at Indiana Wesleyan University. In addition, she teaches advanced research to doctoral students at Capella University and chairs or serves on multiple dissertation committees. Her recent research interests have surrounded Spirituality and Chemical Dependency.