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Homework: Psychology
In Ch. 1 of the e-textbook, we learned that the importance of developing a treatment plan is critical to understanding the needs of the patient. The foundation of an effective treatment plan is the primary source that the substance abuse counselor can use to prevent potential negative factors from impeding client outcomes.
For this homework, students will review to Ch. 1. Use well-organized paragraphs and in your own words, explain the formal treatment plan process. You must upload via the drop box provided, in a composition format, double-spaced, using a minimum 2 full pages; with a maximum of 3 pages.
This homework must be submitted in APA format and include a reference page. Use materials from Chapter 1 as well as other external sources to strengthen your response.
I. What is Treatment Planning and why is it important for both the clinician and client?
II. Briefly explain the history of the formal treatment plan.
III. Explain the importance for treatment planning and include the following:
A. Briefly explain the elements in treatment planning (i.e., background information, diagnosis, problem, identification, etc.)
B. The purpose of treatment planning.
C. Users of the treatment plan.
D. Explain three benefits of treatment planning.
E. Is treatment planning beneficial to the client, clinician, or both? Explain your answer.