Clinical Resource Material
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Characteristics of Co-Occurring Disorder Clientele
| MENTAL ILL | CHEMICAL ADDICTION |
| Confused | Confused |
| Out Of Touch | Out Of Touch |
| Isolation | Isolation |
| Feeling Different | Feeling Different |
| Low Self Concept | Low Self Concept |
| Low Esteem | Low Esteem |
| Shame | Shame |
| Guilt | Guilt |
Denial and/or Resistance is used by the patient for protection of
their ego system (self concept/self esteem). It is essential
that this remain intact until the patient is ready to address needed
change. If this is stripped away prematurely there is a strong
probability of further psychiatric decompensation.
Approaches to Recovery
| Traditional Mental Health | 12-Step | Traditional Addiction |
| Not Confrontational | Supportive | Confrontation |
| Accepting | Not-Confrontational | Break of Denial |
| Supportive | Open to all | Stripping Defenses |
| Understanding | Desire to Stop Drinking | Removal of Self |
| Not Threatening | Equal Tx for all | Control |
| Guiding | Guiding/Suggestions | Leading/Directive |
| Empowerment | Accepting | Hitting Bottom |
| Empowerment | Intense | |
| Attraction rather than | Labeling (I am an .....) | |
| Promotion | ||
| Socialization Skills | ||
| 24 hr. Support with Sponsor |