Using Leverage in Counseling the Court-Referred Client, Part 6
A big fine, for instance, isn’t necessarily a better deterrent than a lesser one that is administered quickly and effectively.
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Posted by C. Scott McMillin | Aug 19, 2012 | Addiction Clinicians, PDF Articles | 0 |
A big fine, for instance, isn’t necessarily a better deterrent than a lesser one that is administered quickly and effectively.
Read MorePosted by C. Scott McMillin | Jul 9, 2012 | Addiction Clinicians, PDF Articles | 0 |
But if the client also conveys a strong desire to get a degree or a worthwhile job, or start a family or get out of debt – these also constitute motivators for success.
Read MorePosted by C. Scott McMillin | Jun 4, 2012 | Addiction Clinicians, PDF Articles | 0 |
It’s not just what you present to your client — it’s how you present it. By following a few simple rules, you get better results. It’s not a perfect system, by any means. But it should improve outcomes.
Read MorePosted by C. Scott McMillin | May 20, 2012 | Addiction Clinicians, PDF Articles | 0 |
Clients will test boundaries just to see what will happen when they do. If you’re prepared for such tests, and can avoid some predictable errors in response, you’ll find that the course of treatment runs smoother.
Read MorePosted by C. Scott McMillin | Apr 28, 2012 | Addiction Clinicians, PDF Articles | 0 |
Wasn’t it Archimedes who promised that given a lever long enough and a place to stand, he would move the world? In using leverage, think of credibility as the place you stand.
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