PCSS Half and Half MAT Waiver Training 2021-2022-Module 2: Evidence-Based Counseling

Module 2: Evidence-Based Counseling

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This document discusses waiver eligibility training for evidence-based counseling in the treatment of opioid use disorders. The objectives of the training include the outline of key components of behavior, the description of various evidence-based counseling approaches for opioid use disorders, and an explanation of the core principles of Motivational Interviewing.<br /><br />The document explains that treatment for opioid use disorders includes both psychosocial and pharmacologic interventions. Psychosocial treatment involves practicing alternative behaviors, managing the environment, addressing triggers, and considering associated depression and anxiety. Pharmacologic treatment aims to prevent withdrawal and reduce the biologic drive for drug use.<br /><br />Evidence-based counseling approaches for opioid use disorders include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Medication Management, Mutual Support Groups (such as AA, NA, Smart Recovery), and Motivational Interviewing. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is based on social learning theories and principles of operant conditioning, focusing on functional analysis of drug use and skills training to avoid high-risk situations and cope effectively with them.<br /><br />Medication Management involves monitoring self-reported use, lab markers, and consequences, educating about substance use disorder consequences and treatments, and encouraging abstinence and the use of community supports. Mutual Support Groups, such as Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous and SMART Recovery, provide a support network for patients.<br /><br />Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that strengthens a person's motivation and commitment to change in a spirit of acceptance and compassion. MI occurs in four processes: engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning. The document emphasizes the importance of a person-centered counseling style and the use of core interviewing skills like open-ended questions, affirming, reflecting, and summarizing.<br /><br />In summary, this document provides an overview of evidence-based counseling approaches for opioid use disorders, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Medication Management, Mutual Support Groups, and Motivational Interviewing. It highlights the key components of behavior and the principles of effective counseling.

Keywords

waiver eligibility training

evidence-based counseling

opioid use disorders

behavior components

evidence-based counseling approaches

Motivational Interviewing

psychosocial treatment

pharmacologic treatment

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Medication Management