Discussion Post: Treatment Modalities and Approaches
• Counseling approaches vary in terms of how much emotion to encourage. Group therapy ranges from polite discussion to frustrated and aggressive interactions. Discuss how you will handle and address group counseling within the range of these emotional expressions.
• Is it important to tailor treatment approaches based on gender identification? Why or why not?
Textbook: Stevens, P., & Smith, R. L. (2013). Substance Abuse Counseling: Theory and Practice (5th ed.).
a) Read pages 222-235 and the Psychoeducational Groups to Case Study- Leigh from Chapter 8.
b) Read page 258 from Chapter 9.
c) Read pages 287-294 from Chapter 11.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.