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Vicarious Trauma

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The term vicarious trauma (Perlman & Saakvitne, 1995), sometimes also called compassion fatigue, is the latest term that describes the phenomenon generally associated with the “cost of caring” for others (Figley, 1982). Other terms used for...

Motivational Interviewing

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ASAM has gathered a selection of short videos and resources that examine aspects of motivational interviewing. Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care (Video: 4 min, 23 sec) Cleveland Clinic. An inspirational video about building a...

Counselling Approaches to Addiction

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Bradford

The link between drugs, alcohol and mental health is well established. As counsellors many of us have seen clients dependent on substances or even behaviours. But how do we work with these issues safely in private practice or a general counselling service? Can understanding how

Motivational Interviewing for Substance Use

Scientific article
Harmful use of alcohol kills more than 3 million people each year. 35 million people are estimated to be suffering from drug use disorders. Tobacco contributes to the death of more than 8 million people a year around the world. It is...