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Effective Treatment Planning in Counseling

CE Hours 1

About this course

Effective treatment planning in counseling is foundational to achieving therapeutic goals and client outcomes. This presentation delves into essential strategies for creating treatment plans, emphasizing the use of Measurable, Attainable, Positive, and Specific goals. Central to this process is the cultivation of a strong therapeutic alliance through rapport-building techniques and the skillful use of open-ended questions. These practices empower clients to actively participate in goal setting and collaboratively identify achievement criteria. By engaging clients in this manner, counselors facilitate a client-centered approach that enhances motivation, clarity, and commitment to the treatment process. Practical examples illustrate how these methods contribute to monitoring and assessing progress, thereby promoting meaningful therapeutic change. Integrating these concepts ensures that treatment plans are tailored, effective, and responsive to the unique needs of each client, fostering a supportive environment for growth and healing in the counseling process.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn to identify client’s presenting concerns.
  • Use client’s presenting concerns to identify general goals that form the basis of treatment.
  • Learn collaborative methods in developing achievement criteria for identified treatment goals.
  • Identify ways for client and counselor to monitor and assess treatment progress.

Learning Levels

  • General

Target Audience

Counselors working in mental health settings.

Course Instructor(s)

  • Dr. Patricia G. Bradford

    Dr. Patricia G. Bradford, LPC, NCC, ACS is a counselor educator and counselor with a specialization in addiction treatment, primarily in residential treatment settings. Currently engaged in private practice, Dr. Bradford focuses on counseling individuals with personality and mood-related disorders.

    Originally from Baton Rouge, LA, Dr. Bradford earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from the University of Wyoming. Her research interests prominently include multicultural considerations within the field of counseling, aiming to enhance therapeutic efficacy and increase advocacy efforts across diverse cultural contexts.

    With a commitment to both clinical excellence and scholarly inquiry in the field of counseling, Dr. Bradford actively contributes to the advancement of counseling education and practice through publications, workshops, and community engagement efforts. She is dedicated to fostering inclusive and effective therapeutic environments that promote holistic well-being and resilience.

Disclosure

*This course is not eligible for NBCC credit at this time.

CE Process Info

Content

  • Slideshow
    1 parts
    • Slides
  • Webinar
    1 parts
    • Video
  • Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board

    Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board (MHPLB)

    This course meets requirements for licensing renewal for the state of Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board.

Effective Treatment Planning in Counseling
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  • Type
    Self-Paced
  • Publication Date
    Jul 4th, 2024

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