AllCEUs Counseling Education. (2017, November 4). 187 models of treatment for addiction | Addiction counselor training seriesLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQkA0mIWx8A
Prepare:
In a 5- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation, address the following. Your title and references slides do not count toward the 5- to 10-slide limit.
Provide an overview of the article you selected.
What population (individual, group, or family) is under consideration?
What was the specific intervention that was used? Is this a new intervention or one that was already studied?
What were the author’s claims?
Explain the findings/outcomes of the study in the article. Include whether this will translate into practice with your own clients. If so, how? If not, why?
Explain whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the findings/outcomes presented in the article.
Full Answer Section
Slide 4: Intervention Description
- Describe the specific intervention used in the study.
- If it's a new intervention, mention its novelty.
- If it's an existing model, briefly explain its core principles.
Slide 5: Author's Claims
- Explain the main hypotheses or claims the authors made about the effectiveness of the intervention.
Slide 6: Findings and Outcomes
- Summarize the key results of the study.
- Did the intervention show positive outcomes in reducing addiction symptoms or improving overall well-being?
- Use clear and concise language to present the findings.
Slide 7: Translating to Practice
- Discuss the potential for applying the intervention's findings to your work with clients.
- Consider factors like your clients' specific needs, treatment setting, and resources available.
- If applicable, explain how you might adapt the intervention for your clients.
Slide 8: Limitations
- Acknowledge any limitations mentioned in the study that might affect the generalizability of the findings (e.g., small sample size, short follow-up period).
- Explain how these limitations might impact your ability to directly use the results with your clients.
Slide 9: Conclusion
- Briefly summarize the key takeaways from the article and its relevance to addiction treatment.
- Emphasize the importance of ongoing research and finding the most effective approaches for different client populations.
Slide 10: References
- List the reference for the article you used in APA format.
Additional Tips:
- Use visuals like graphs, charts, or images to enhance your presentation (if creating slides).
- Tailor your language to your audience (assuming a professional setting).
- Practice your presentation beforehand for clarity and conciseness.
By following this template and adapting it to your chosen article, you can create an informative and engaging presentation on an addiction treatment intervention model.