How to Document Counseling Sessions

This presentation includes didactic information on the types of records kept, confidentiality concerns, DSM-IV documentation, group hand-outs and activities, and other pertinent information on documentation pertaining to substance abuse counseling.

Duration
15 Hours
Category
CEUs / Independent Studies
Status
Open for Enrollment

Training Objectives:
After successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify the different types of documentation, and what purpose each serves.
Explain the basic functions of documentation.
Discuss how to use documentation including documents used in counseling with clients.
Utilize documentation effectively in the substance abuse counseling field.
Become familiar with the problem oriented method of documentation
Utilize the examples given in treatment plan construction for substance abuse clients.
Become familiar with terms to help clients express their feelings and emotions, that can also be used in documentation.