Betsy Byler
Betsy Byler
Stop Referring Out: You Can Work With Substance Use Clients In-House
Stop Referring Out: You Can Work With Substance Use Clients In-House
Stop Referring Out: You Can Work With Substance Use Clients In-House
Monday 26th September 2022
Therapist Betsy Byler shares tips on handling substance use clients in-house, focusing on client relationships and recognizing limitations.
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Betsy Byler
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Bringing Substance Use Treatment In-House: Tips for Therapists
The quality of that relationship, though, is the biggest predictor of success.
Ever felt like you’re constantly referring clients out when substance use issues come up? Betsy Byler, a licensed therapist and substance abuse counselor, thinks you might not need to. In this episode of 'All Things Substance', she shares how therapists can confidently handle substance use clients in-house. Betsy emphasizes that with a bit more information and guidance, therapists already have the skills needed to tackle these issues effectively.
She dives into recognizing when something is beyond your expertise and highlights the importance of building strong client relationships. These relationships, she argues, are the biggest predictor of success in therapy. Betsy also opens up about her own challenges, including working with clients who have personality disorders and dealing with imposter syndrome. She provides practical tips on how to integrate substance use treatment into your practice and stresses the significance of maintaining a solid therapist-client relationship.
Plus, she invites listeners to join her free webinar on initiating conversations about substance use with clients. If you’re looking to expand your practice and keep more clients in-house, this episode is a must-listen.