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H.O.M.E. “Help Overcome My Error.” Substance Abuse Disorder Small Group. This group aims to reduce the recidivism of substance use disorder low-level offenders, first-time offenders, and community members struggling with substances who have not been arrested but are aware of their issue and where it can lead. The group is open to males and females, ages 17-100.

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Category 1: Mindset Standards to be used are:

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

M 3. Positive attitude toward work and learning

M 4. Self-confidence in the ability to succeed

M 5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes

Category 2: Behavior Standards to be used are:

B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions

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

B-SMS 5. Perseverance to achieve long and short-term goals

B-SMS 6. Ability to identify and overcome barriers

B-SMS 7. Effective coping skills

B-SMS 10. Ability to manage transitions and adapt to change

B-SS 3. Positive relationships with adults to support success

B-SS 9. Social maturity and behaviors appropriate to the situation and environment

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Advertisements for H.O.M.E. counseling sessions will be posted in county and district court buildings. Correctional Officers will utilize flyers to inform their probationers/parolees of the opportunity to attend at-will. The sheriff notifies all incoming substance use offenders of this opportunity. Corrections staff offers screening test dates the counselor provides and obtain a written statement of intent to join H.O.M.E. at will.

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Participants can be hesitant to sign-up if they foresee legal reprocussions. Attached is the informed consent relating to criminal and domestic proceedings.

**Part 2 is intended to ensure that a patient

receiving treatment for a SUD in a Part 2 Program does not face adverse consequences in relation to

issues such as criminal proceedings and domestic proceedings such as those related to child custody,

divorce or employment. Part 2 protects the confidentiality of SUD patient records by restricting the

circumstances under which Part 2 Programs or other lawful holders1 can disclose such records.

NAADAC: The Association for Addiction Professionals NCC AP: The National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals CODE OF ETHICS: Approved 10.09.2016

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Group Dynamics

Stage 1. During the first session, participants will acknowledge any issues, concerns, and opposition toward the group. This will allow members to voice their own ground rules, which may be added for the sake of safety and participation.

Stage 2. This stage is often known as the Performing Stage, according to psychologist Bruce Tuckman, which establishes cohesiveness and productivity among members. Reassurance is key and is warranted for further participation and hope.

Stage 3. During the final stage, the closure of the H.O.M.E. group and the last session(s) are used to reevaluate each member's progress. Members can continue the group therapy program or finalize their journey with the facilitator. Sometimes, participants feel they need more opportunities to fulfill deeper goals, in which case guidance is offered to attend other therapeutic resources.

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Procedures and guidelines for group therapy. The Group Psychologist (2011)

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Association for Specialists in Group Work:
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Best Practice Guidelines 2007 Revisions

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A.8. Professional Development Group Workers recognize that professional growth is a continuous, ongoing, developmental process throughout their career. a. Group Workers remain current and increase knowledge and skill competencies through activities such as continuing education, professional supervision, and participation in personal and professional development activities. b. Group Workers seek consultation and=or supervision regarding ethical concerns that interfere with effective functioning as a group leader. Supervisors have the responsibility to keep abreast of consultation, group theory, process, and adhere to related ethical guidelines. c. Group Workers seek appropriate professional assistance for their own personal problems or conflicts that are likely to impair their professional judgment or work performance. 114 THE JOURNAL FOR SPECIALISTS IN GROUP WORK / June 2008 d. Group Workers seek consultation and supervision to ensure appropriate practice whenever working with a group for which all knowledge and skill competencies have not been achieved. e. Group Workers keep abreast of group research and development

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#1 Questionnaire

Each inquiry will be administered the CAGE questionnaire. Once completed, the person will have a basic understanding of themselves and their substance use. The participant can choose to inquire about follow-up surveys if needed.

Following up with the second and third tests exhibits an interest in participating in H.O.M.E..

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#2 - Alcohol Survey

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#3 Drug Abuse Test

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A progress report survey will be given every three (3) weeks to determine whether members are hopeful about the future sessions.

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Attached is a chart to determine qualifications for the opportunity to join H.O.M.E.

The group facilitator will conduct further screening to determine priority participants. For example, some cases are pending an indictment or sentencing determined by the outcome of substance use disorder treatment program(s).

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1. Authoritarian (Autocratic) Leadership will begin the group. Members will need specific guidelines and rules to which they are not accustomed to establish effective group participation.

2. Participative (Democratic) Leadership will be utilized to share advice, tell stories, and establish Altruism (Yalom).

If a new participant joins, the group will briefly revert to Authoritarian to advise of rules and procedures.

3. Transformational leadership, established under James McGregor Burns, will be utilized when group member pledge to mentor another member. As the facilitator of substance use counseling, I will adhere to this style of leadership.

At this point, the group should have reached a desirable state of interpersonal learning. (Yalom).

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Therapeutic Factors according to Irvin D. Yalom

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Therapeutic Factors according to Irvin D. Yalom

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List of factors:

1. Universality: the concept "we are not alone in our misery" is a key component to opting into substance use treatment. Often, reports of feeling alone or embarrassed about our habits/vices can lead to deeper issues and substance use. Realizing someone, somewhere, feels the same can make you feel less lonely.

2. Instillation of Hope: By the time a decision is made to seek treatment, participants exhibit an instillation of hope, and it is the group's duty to remain positive and optimistic.

3. Imparting of Information: this is crucial for understanding one's journey.

*Approximately 8.1 million adults in the U.S. have co-occurring disorders. This constitutes more than 40% of those with substance use disorder (Results from the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and ... 2015)

4. Existential factors are discussed and can elicit reasoning for using substances, and one can process emotions and develop a new identity in regard to one's own actions.

5. Development of socializing techniques is a key factor in sobriety. A support network will be built to ensure one's success.

Finally, altruism, interpersonal learning, and direct advice are sought and hopefully achieved to establish motivation and accountability to maintain sobriety once the group ends.

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Legal and Ethical Requirements for Substance Abuse Counselors

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Legal and Ethical Requirements for Substance Abuse Counselors

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Legal and Ethical Requirements as it pertains to group counseling

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DAST-10 screening worksheet

Addiction Research Foundation. (n.d.-a). Tools. Clinician Tools - SBIRT for Substance Abuse. https://www.sbirt.care/tools.aspx

CAGE worksheet

Home Page: United States Preventive Services Taskforce. Home page | United States Preventive Services Taskforce. (n.d.). https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/

AUDIT worksheet

Addiction Research Foundation. (n.d.). Tools. Clinician Tools - SBIRT for Substance Abuse. https://www.sbirt.care/tools.aspx

Breeskin, J. (2011, April 1). Procedures and guidelines for group therapy. The Group Psychologist. https://www.apadivisions.org/division-49/publications/newsletter/group-psychologist/2011/04/group-procedures

Results from the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and ... (2015). https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/NSDUH-FFR1-2015/NSDUH-FFR1-2015/NSDUH-FFR1-2015.pdf

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