Treatment Planning & Intervention Strategies Flashcards
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A client with co-occurring substance use disorder and major depression is entering treatment. Which approach is considered best practice?
Answer: Integrate treatment for both disorders simultaneously
Integrated dual diagnosis treatment addresses co-occurring disorders simultaneously, producing better outcomes than sequential treatment.
Which element is most critical when establishing measurable goals in a treatment plan?
Answer: Specifying observable behaviors, timelines, and success criteria
Measurable goals must include observable behaviors, realistic timelines, and clear criteria for evaluating success.
A BHP is using Motivational Interviewing (MI) with a resistant client. Which MI technique involves reflecting both sides of a client's ambivalence?
Answer: Double-sided reflection
Double-sided reflection acknowledges both the client's stated resistance and their previously expressed reasons for change.
In crisis intervention using the ABC model, what does 'B' represent?
Answer: Beliefs and perceptions about the crisis event
In the ABC Crisis Intervention model, 'B' stands for Beliefs — the client's perceptions and thoughts about the precipitating event.
Which behavioral intervention is most appropriate when helping a client reduce anxiety through gradual exposure?
Answer: Systematic desensitization
Systematic desensitization pairs progressive relaxation with gradual, hierarchical exposure to anxiety-provoking stimuli.
A client refuses to take prescribed psychiatric medication. The BHP's most appropriate first response is to:
Answer: Explore the client's reasons for refusing with open-ended questions
Exploring the client's reasons for refusal using open-ended questions respects autonomy and uncovers barriers to adherence.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a safety plan in behavioral health treatment?
Answer: To document a client's coping strategies and support contacts to use during a crisis
A safety plan provides clients with personalized coping strategies, warning signs, and emergency contacts to use when crisis risk escalates.