The screening and assessment process for individuals with substance abuse and eating disorders and substance abuse with trauma have some similarities and some differences. Both of these disorders are complex in their symptoms and challenges, and it is particularly challenging due to the number of clinicians/counselors who lack specialized training and knowledge of these two concurrent disorders.
One similarity in the screening process; both concurrent disorders need to be asked about organic brain syndromes, developmental delays and past experience with psychosis. Suicidal ideation, self harm and past suicide attempts should also be explored with all concurrent disordered clients (Courbasson and Smith, 2005). During the screening process …show more content…
Clinicians will need to assess the levels and types of trauma, either Type I or Type II trauma clients. Type I trauma clients have suffered a single traumatic event and had adequate coping resources prior to the trauma and Type II trauma clients have been subjected to repeated traumatization and did not have the opportunity to develop adequate coping skills and resources in their lives (Gitberg & Van Wyk, 2004). This information will impact the treatment …show more content…
According to Best Practices, “The Psychiatric Screener is one tool that can be used to screen for an eating disorder” (Health Canada, 2001). As well, individuals, “Should be assessed using standardized diagnostic criteria (for example the DSM-IV) to ensure reliable measurement” (Health Canada, 2001). There are many screening tools for trauma and one tool that can be used especially for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the Primary Care PTSD Screen (US department for Veteran Affairs, 2017).
As stated previously, eating disorders and substance use problems and trauma and substance use share physiological, physical, psychological and social consequences and treatment of these co-occurring disorders should be integrated, planned and implemented concurrently (Health Canada,
One similarity in the screening process; both concurrent disorders need to be asked about organic brain syndromes, developmental delays and past experience with psychosis. Suicidal ideation, self harm and past suicide attempts should also be explored with all concurrent disordered clients (Courbasson and Smith, 2005). During the screening process …show more content…
Clinicians will need to assess the levels and types of trauma, either Type I or Type II trauma clients. Type I trauma clients have suffered a single traumatic event and had adequate coping resources prior to the trauma and Type II trauma clients have been subjected to repeated traumatization and did not have the opportunity to develop adequate coping skills and resources in their lives (Gitberg & Van Wyk, 2004). This information will impact the treatment …show more content…
According to Best Practices, “The Psychiatric Screener is one tool that can be used to screen for an eating disorder” (Health Canada, 2001). As well, individuals, “Should be assessed using standardized diagnostic criteria (for example the DSM-IV) to ensure reliable measurement” (Health Canada, 2001). There are many screening tools for trauma and one tool that can be used especially for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the Primary Care PTSD Screen (US department for Veteran Affairs, 2017).
As stated previously, eating disorders and substance use problems and trauma and substance use share physiological, physical, psychological and social consequences and treatment of these co-occurring disorders should be integrated, planned and implemented concurrently (Health Canada,