A 27-year-old woman whose three-year-old son has been placed in foster care by the Department of Social
Services seeks services at your outpatient substance abuse program. She is required to effectively complete an
addictions program and demonstrate sobriety in order to get her son back. What would you do and say at the
beginning of your interaction with the woman?
What will be an ideal response?
ANS: Students' answers will vary. Some of the steps that can be taken at the beginning stages are as follows:1.
Introduce oneself.
2. Seek a preliminary introduction from the 27-year-old woman.
3. Describe the initial purpose of the meeting.
4. Orient the woman about the process of getting admitted into the outpatient substance abuse program.
5. Discuss with her the policy and ethical factors involved.
6. Seek feedback from her about her understanding, comfort, and readiness for the substance abuse program
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