Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

  • Treatment Planning Using the ASI and MATRS

Treatment Planning Using the ASI and MATRS

Wednesday 27th June 2018

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes discusses using ASI for treatment planning, covering SMART objectives and legal considerations on Counselor Toolbox Podcast.
60 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Educational
Supportive
Transformative

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Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
Author:
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Healing Relationships
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Mastering Treatment Planning with ASI and MATRS: Essential Insights

Treatment plans should be guiding treatment, just like a recipe guides your cooking. It helps the person see incremental progress, which is empowering to them.
Ever wondered how to create effective treatment plans for addiction and mental health? Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes breaks it down in this episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast'. She dives into the nuts and bolts of using the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) for clinical applications and program evaluations. Dr. Snipes also explains the differences between program-driven and individualized treatment planning, making it easier to tailor your approach to each client’s needs.
You'll learn how to write and prioritize problem and goal statements, develop SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-limited) objectives, and navigate the legalities of documenting client status. A standout moment is when Dr. Snipes compares treatment plans to recipes, emphasizing that they should guide the therapeutic process just like a recipe guides cooking. By the end of the episode, you'll have practical tools to measure progress effectively and provide top-notch services to your clients.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their counseling skills.