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American School Counselor Association. (2021). ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/7428a787-a452- 4abb-afec-d78ec77870cd/Mindsets-Behaviors.pd

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Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy. Rockville (MD): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US); 2005. (Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No. 41.) 2 Types of Groups Commonly Used in Substance Abuse Treatment. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64214/

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Women in recovery at times lack coping skills while others excel in the way they cope. This small support group will provide coping skills that will be an added tool in relapse prevention.

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The following Mindset standards for participants will be met through participation in this group:

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The following Mindset standards for participants will be met through participation in this group:

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M 1. Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being

M 3. Positive attitude toward work and learning

B-SS. 6. Use effective collaboration and cooperation skills

B-SMS 2. Self-discipline and self-control

B-SMS 7. Effective coping skills

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Flyers with group information and requirements will be posted around the CSCD lobby. Email reminders will be sent to supervising officers so that referrals can be made to qualifying clients.

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Clients will be referred by their supervising officers. A pre-assessment will take place with young adult women struggling with coping skills. The pre-assessment will take place a month prior to the start date.  Clients who qualify will be notified two weeks prior to the start date.  Clients  will need to demonstrate a willingness to actively participate and share.  Clients must be committed to attend and complete all six sessions.  Clients should be aware of the start date and time so that they do not interfere with other activities.  Participation and commitment are contributing factors to each client's progress.

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Start on time.                                                             Practice respect for yourself and others.              Come prepared to do your part.                                        Be a good listener.                                                             No put-downs.                                                                                 Make sure everyone gets a chance to contribute or speak 

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Start on time.                                                             Practice respect for yourself and others.              Come prepared to do your part.                                        Be a good listener.                                                             No put-downs.                                                                                 Make sure everyone gets a chance to contribute or speak 

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 The population for this group is young adult women in recovery struggling with coping skills.. Because of this special population, the dynamics of the group are unique.                              

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 The population for this group is young adult women in recovery struggling with coping skills.. Because of this special population, the dynamics of the group are unique.                              

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We will start our first group with trust building.  We will get to know each other's introductions and pairing up to complete an activity sheet.   Members will be reminded that the purpose of the group is to build support and learn from each other.  Means of communication will be respectful and we will also respect confidentiality on any request made by members.

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We will end each group with input on how everyone feels about the groups and discussions.  Each session we will remind each other that we are in the groups for the same purpose and that is to learn from each other. We will balance, resonance, safety, increased morale, trust, and self-disclosure by involving each member equally.

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Each member will have an accountability partner to address any issues or triggers that may arise.  At the end of each session we will complete a safe thought walk through with the group's facilitator and each member.

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The Democratic leadership style will be implemented to encourage each client to participate.  I will provide guidance however I would really like the group to be peer-driven.  I would like each participant to be able to have an active role in each session.  I find that peer-driven groups tend to be more beneficial when it comes to recovery.

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The group will have Instillation of Hope in that each member in our group will learn new tools to instill in their recovery.

The group will reflect Universality as each member is currently in recovery and they will realize that they are not the only ones who are struggling with this issue.

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Informed Consent for Treatment in a Group Setting

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Texas Administrative Code RULE §140.402	Scope of Practice

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Texas Administrative Code RULE §140.402	Scope of Practice

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(a) An LCDC is authorized to provide chemical dependency counseling services involving the application of the principles, methods, and procedures of the chemical dependency profession as defined by the profession's ethical standards and the KSAs as defined in §140.400 of this title (relating to Definitions). The license does not qualify an individual to provide services outside this scope of practice.
(b) The scope of practice for an LCDC includes services that address substance abuse/dependence and/or its impact on the service recipient subject to the following:
(1) the LCDC is prohibited from using techniques that exceed his or her professional competence;
(2) the service recipient may only be the user, family member or any other individual involved in a significant relationship with a user;
(3) the focus of an LCDC's services shall be on assisting individuals or groups to develop an understanding of chemical dependency problems, define goals, and plan action reflecting the individual's or group's interest, abilities, and needs, as affected by claimed or indicated chemical dependency problems; and
(4) LCDCs are not qualified to treat individuals with a mental health disorder or provide family counseling to individuals whose presenting problems do not include chemical dependency.

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Texas Administrative Code RULE §140.402	Scope of Practice

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Texas Administrative Code RULE §140.402	Scope of Practice

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(b) The scope of practice for an LCDC includes services that address substance abuse/dependence and/or its impact on the service recipient subject to the following:
(1) the LCDC is prohibited from using techniques that exceed his or her professional competence;
(2) the service recipient may only be the user, family member or any other individual involved in a significant relationship with a user;
(3) the focus of an LCDC's services shall be on assisting individuals or groups to develop an understanding of chemical dependency problems, define goals, and plan action reflecting the individual's or group's interest, abilities, and needs, as affected by claimed or indicated chemical dependency problems; and
(4) LCDCs are not qualified to treat individuals with a mental health disorder or provide family counseling to individuals whose presenting problems do not include chemical dependency.

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Texas Administrative Code §140.402

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Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.). New York: Basic Books.

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