TSF ASSESSMENT

TSF ASSESSMENT

The assessment session in TSF runs 1-1/2 hours. The goals are to:

• Establish client-facilitator rapport.
• Conduct a collaborative assessment of alcohol and other drug abuse(history).
• Discuss the client’s prior efforts to stop or control use.
• Discuss negative consequences associated with use.
• Share a diagnosis with the client and attempt to have it be a collaborative decision.
• Outline the TSF program.
• Attempt to get a commitment from the client to give TSF and AA/NA and try and to keep an open mind.

Assessment within the TSF model has both an informational and a motivational goal.

It is recommended that periodic alcohol tests be done either randomly or when the facilitator suspects that the client may have been drinking or using.

Consistent with 12-step philosophy, no client is excluded from treatment as a consequence of drinking or using, although with some clients it may become appropriate to discuss inpatient treatment. Sessions with clients who are found to be (or who admit to being) drunk or high are terminated, and arrangements are made to get the client home safely.

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