Danger Spoting Case Study

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St. Vincent
Group topic: Danger Spotting and Focusing
PO was not present for OP group today. Received a voice message from PO at 10:58am, informing CDP that PO was unable to attend group due to “over slept”. Chrono was made. CCO was notified.
Garcia
Group topic: Danger Spotting and Focusing
PO was not present for OP group today due to illness. CCO notified.
Durler
Group topic: Danger Spotting and Focusing
PO was a no show, no call for OP group today. CCO was notified.
Gibson
Group topic: Danger Spotting and Focusing
PO attended group on time and moderately participated in the group activities that include: learning ways to spot possible situations that may trigger to use drugs; discussing how to maintain focus on recovery when being distracted. PO willingly engaged in role-play and shared how he applies danger spotting skills on a daily basis to avoid unnecessary negative consequences. PO continues to show resiliency and strength to abstain from substance use and is working toward long-term recovery. PO completed the weekly treatment progress, reported having not yet attend any sober meeting due to work schedule conflicts. It appears that PO’s work schedule is interfering with treatment compliance.
Gleesing
Group topic: Danger Spotting and Focusing
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PO willingly engaged in role-play and shared how he applies danger spotting skills on a daily basis to avoid unnecessary negative consequences. PO continues to show resiliency and strength to abstain from substance use and is working toward long-term recovery. PO completed the weekly treatment progress, reported having attended two sober meeting in the past week, and he is working on the 3rd step. PO presents in the action stage of

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