Screening in Addiction Counseling: What It Is & Why It Comes First

Welcome to the first video in my 12 Core Functions of Addiction Counseling Series! Today we’re breaking down Screening: the very first step in the addiction counseling process and one of the most important skills you need to understand for your exam and real-world practice. Studying for your addiction counselor exam? I created a 100-question practice exam to help you understand how the test is written. 👉 Get the practice exam here: https://stan.store/TieshaTalk/p/100-a... 💚 Download my FREE Addiction Exam Study PDF ➜ https://stan.store/TieshaTalk Ways to Support This Educational Channel: 👍🏽Like this video 😍 Subscribe 👀 watch til the end ♻️ Share this video ⭐ Hype this video! 🔴 Live stream → Super Chat 💲Super Thanks button (under video) ☕ Buy Me a Coffee ➜ https://buymeacoffee.com/tieshatalk 💜 PayPal ➜ https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tiesh... 🟢 Cash App ➜ $Tieshatalk Watch more study videos: 12 Core Functions of Counselors:    • Addiction Counseling: The 12 Core Function...   101 Addiction Counseling Terms Part 1:    • 101 Addiction Counselor Exam Terms Explain...   101 Addiction Counseling Terms Part 2:    • 101 Addiction Counselor Exam Terms You Nee...   101 Addiction Counseling Terms Part 3:    • Addiction Counselor Exam Terms: Essential ...   101 Addiction Counseling Terms Part 4:    • Addiction Counselor Exam Terms #ExamPrep   📚 STUDY TOOLS I RECOMMEND: Mometrix NCAC 1 Study Guide https://amzn.to/3MjcvHD Mometrix Addiction Practice Test https://amzn.to/4pr8FL1 DSM-5 Pocket Guide https://amzn.to/4oYVFfZ Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Skills https://amzn.to/4ietS8w NCE Exam Prep https://amzn.to/3LUGBBf 🧠 COUNSELOR TOOLS I USE: Mixed Emotions Cards https://amzn.to/47YRfj9 Trauma- Informed Interventions https://amzn.to/48janal DBT Cards https://amzn.to/4agH5LY Treatment Planner https://amzn.to/4ijZMAv Trauma Therapy https://amzn.to/48fAsaj Group Activities https://amzn.to/44toWqB Teen Coping Skills https://amzn.to/4rfgSDK TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 0:46 Learning Objectives 1:19 What is a counseling screening? 3:36 Exam Tip 1 4:19 Screening vs Assessment 4:55 Common Substance Use Screening Tools 6:29 Screening Tasks 7:35 What to Ask During a Screening 8:51 Exam Tip 2 10:11 Case Study 1 (Questions + Answers Explained) 16:11 Case Study 2 (Questions + Answers Explained) 22:56 Case Study 3 (Questions + Answers Explained) 30:32 Practice Addiction Exam Questions (Answers Explained) Let's stay connected! My social links below: 🤳Youtube -    / @tieshatalk   📸 Instagram -   / tieshatalk   💻Business Inquiries- [email protected] *Youtube is not therapy or clinical advice *Disclosure: Some links are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. About me: I’m Tiesha, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Professional (LSATP) with a passion for learning, educating, and creating. I make mental health and substance use related videos as a fun, inclusive way to share knowledge and present information 💚