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Bridging the Gap betweenVR Counseling andBehavioral Health CounselingPresenters: Shardae Carter and Leo Yates

AGENDAuuPART ONE: Overview of Counseling DisciplinesuIntroductionsuBrief history of Vocational Rehabilitation CounselinguBrief history of Social Work and CounselinguChallenges of V.R. CounselingPART TWO: Bridging the GapuConversationsuCoordinating CareuSuccess Stories

Introduction of the PresentersuShardaeuLeoCarterYates, Jr.

HISTORY OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v Z7-kCT1S51c

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATIONuThe Rehabilitation ProcessuIs typically client drivenuIdentifying strengths, attributes, interests, aptitude, experiences,history, and BARRIERS to employment.uScheduling assessments such as medical, psychological,education/aptitude, career, AND ADDICTION/SUBSTANCE ABUSEscreenings or barriers (perhaps the addiction severity is only mildor moderate and not severe)

HISTORY OF SOCIAL WORK & COUNSELING

OVERVIEW OF ADDICTION

KNOW THE DIFFERENCESOBRIETY / ABSTINENCEThey have stopped drinkingor using. No otherbehavioral changes haveoccurred. Some peoplethink this is enough.There’s a chance it’llreturn.RECOVERYRecovery is a process ofchange through whichindividuals improve theirhealth and wellness, live aself-directed life, and striveto reach their full potential.Better chance for success.9

V.R.EthicsLAWS WORK(V.R. Policy&WIOA)Human Services(Social work / Counseling)

BRIDGING THE GAP – PART 2

Supporting theRehabilitationProcess

STAGES OFCHANGE40% of motivationfor change comesfrom “unknown”factors.

Document off-puttingbehaviors or noticeableconcerns. Such as:CONSIDERATIONSENABLING Missed appointments Lateness Enabling is when the personwho cares mistakenly oraccidentally supports theaddiction. This slows down orprevents change. WE DON’T WANT TO DO THAT!Calling at the last minuteto cancelAppears disheveled orunderdressed for aprofessional appt.Concerning behaviors(be specific)DOCUMENT OCCURRENCESYou’re identifying possible barriers.You’re planting seeds for showing theneed for change.14

We should commend them ifthey’re keeping appointments.Late or missed appts may be dueto subconscious reasons. We should try to engage themwith phone calls or letters. We should have conversations(with documented occurrences)when needed. If you suggest treatment andthey say no, then bring it upagain when it’s the right time.“What’s holding you back? Whatmust happen for you to considerit?”15

CONVERSATION(S)WHAT’S CHANGED?RECEIVING WEEKLY UPDATESTREATMENTEMPLOYER CONCERNSIs the consumer doingbetter at keepingappointments? If no,then why not? Theirbehaviors may beslowing down theirprogress.Be an accountabilitypartner and ask theclient to do weeklycheck-ins, even if it’s avoicemail that is left.12 Step SlipsIs treatment on thetable? Requestcounselor updates(e.g. kept appts,results).Sometimes, we needto explain employer’sconcerns aboutsubstance abuse inthe workplace.Lectures do not typically work16

CONVERSATION(S)SUPPORTBe up front with whatsupport your servicescan provide.TRANSPARENCYKeep things real andbe transparent aboutconcerns.CELEBRATESUCCESS STORIESCommend them andcelebrate milestones(e.g. 30 days clean).Share success storiesof others who are inrecovery.Typically, you’ll havemultiple conversations17

ROSCLook forpartnershipsor othersupportsystems forbettersuccess!18

COORDINATE CAREAre others seeing theissues you’re seeing?Like V.R.Consider a teammeeting orconference callCommunication is Essential

CONSIDERATIONSuEncouragement (you may be the onlyone in the person’s life who gives it)uEmpathyuListeninguPut aside biases (not every addict is thesame)uWhat will work for the person? (thinkingoutside the box helps)uResources (business cards/fliers) on handfor when treatment is requesteduAdvocacyuBelieve in the person (identify their bestqualities and strengths)uRespect their choices & their values(doesn’t mean you have to agree withthem)uIs part-time the better option?

SUCCESS STORIES

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Bridging the Gap between VR Counseling and Behavioral Health Counseling Presenters: Shardae Carter and Leo Yates . AGENDA u PART ONE: Overview of Counseling Disciplines u . (Social work / Counseling) BRIDGING THE GAP – PART 2 . Supporting the Rehabilitation Proces