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Treatment Planning Case Study

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Treatment Plan Treatment planning is a critical part of the counseling process. They act as blue prints for the counselor and client in what goals need to be met and changes that need to occur.The quality of a treatment plan determines the effectiveness of the outcome for the client. This paper will display a developed treatment plan for Sharon and the ethical and legal considerations in treatment planning for this client. Treatment Plan for Sharon The current problem for Sharon is facing is a lack of positive connections. She is lonely and does not have any social connection outside of the pub. Sharon admits that she is socially awkward and has a problem meeting men. She wants to stop drinking, but if she no longer goes to the pub she will lose her only form of companionship. Current …show more content…

She goes to the pub and becomes intoxicated often. Sharon may have an alcohol use disorder because of the problematic pattern it is causing in her life with DWIs. She wants to stop, but cannot, meeting the diagnostic criteria that” alcohol use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by alcohol “(American Psychiatric Association, 2013). She also puts herself in recurring alcohol related situations of harm by driving her car and becoming intoxicated in a public space. Sharon also spends a great deal of time in the pub instead of other social functions. These are possible indicators of an alcohol related disorder. Goals The short term goals for Sharon are to attend self-helps groups to build her self-confidence and learn coping and preventions skills so she no longer drinks in excess. Her long term goals to form meaningful connections in other areas of her life with individuals and to being able to avoid high risk situations without losing a social network Objectives/Outcomes

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