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Sarah Allen Benton – Integrate 12-Step Programs into Therapy: Harness the Power of 12-Step Programs to Enhance Substance Use Treatment

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Faculty:: Sarah Allen Benton
Duration:: Approx. 6 Hours
Copyright:: Mar 23, 2021

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Outline

12-Step Program Narratives, Language and Therapy-Interfering Misconceptions

Personal story of 12-step recovery process
Narratives as evidence-based care
Exploring unique language and expressions to improve rapport
Dispelling 12-Step misconception that can negatively impact therapy

Spirituality and Recovery in 12-Step Programs

Exploring the connection between addiction and the human “void”
Evidence-based perspective of spirituality and healing
Modifications for atheist and agnostic clients

12-Step Challenges and Relevant Themes to Process in Therapy

Defining and examining each “Step”
Powerlessness vs. making a choice
Identifying mood symptoms that may correlate with 12-Steps
Improving dialogue and communication with 12-step clients
How to handle countertransference – when clients get 12-step advice we question

How the 12-Step Recovery Lifestyle Impacts Treatment

The importance of connection and community
Advantages and disadvantages of anonymity
Debunking myths and stereotypes
Supportive and damaging 12-step interpersonal dynamics

Strategies to Integrate the 12-Step and Clinical Models

12-step support for treating co-occurring mental health disorders
Strategies for initiating dialogue and recommendations for clients
Combining medication assisted treatment and 12-step approaches
Navigating interpersonal and social issues
Relapse prevention and management approaches
Research and treatment risks and limitations

Faculty

Sarah Allen Benton, MS, LMHC, LPC, AADC Related seminars and products: 2

Sarah Allen Benton, MS, LMHC, LPC, AADC is the author of the book Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic and has been featured frequently in the media, including the New York Times. She has appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, “The Today Show”, “The CBS Early Show”, NPR, and is a blogger for www.PsychologyToday.com.

A Licensed Mental Health Counselor and co-owner of Benton Behavioral Health Consulting, LLC, Sarah is a clinical consultant for Aware Recover Care and the former director of clinical services at Aware Recovery Care, a home-based addiction treatment in North Haven, CT. She is also a clinical consultant for The Strathmore House transitional sober living for men in Boston, MA. She worked previously as an outpatient therapist specializing in addiction treatment at Insight Counseling in Ridgefield, CT, Turnbridge young adult male addiction treatment in New Haven, CT and at McLean Hospital at McLean Brook transitional living program for dual diagnosis in Belmont, MA.

Sarah approaches addiction from the position of a counselor with lived experience, having been in long term recovery from alcoholism since February 2004.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Sarah Benton is the owner of Benton Behavioral Health Consulting. She is an author for Praeger Publishers and receives royalties. Ms. Benton receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Sarah Benton has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.