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* Summaries of the two interventions and their respective research regarding effectiveness

* Recommendations for Tiffani's social worker that address the following

* Factors to consider when choosing between the two intervention

* The social work skills that the staff would require to implement the intervention

* The training required to implement each intervention

An evaluation of evidence-based practice based on your reaction to the experience, in which you address the following questions:

* Would you as a beginning researcher, have enough knowledge to benefit from researching evidence-based practices? Why? or why not?

* How might the research that you conducted increase your confidence in the intervention with Tiffani?

* Is the information provided enough to make a decision regarding interventions? Why? or Why not?


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Evidence-Based Practice and 12-Step Programs Evidence-based practice is the process in which the clinician incorporates wellresearched interventions with clinical experience and ethics with the client’s preferences and culture to guide and inform the delivery of treatments and services (Social Work Policy, 2018). The 12-step program has garnered great success dating back several decades. 12-step programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA), utilizes a ritualistic concept in efforts to bring sobriety in the lives of those who abuse drugs. Rituals of using drugs are replaced with rituals that encourages sobriety. The 12-step program is repetitive where individuals must attend regularly and share in the activities that suggest their willingness to change (Capuzzi & Stauffer (2016). The Case of Tiffani Bradley In the case of Tiffani Bradley, a 16-year old female who is a victim of sex trafficking who admitted to her social worker that for several years she has abused years she's used crack, meth, oxy, marijuana, as well as countless others. As Tiffani’s social worker begin considering the best possible intervention for someone with the challenges that Tiffani has to endure, it is important for the worker to consider all aspects of Tiffani’s situation and what will work best. In reviewing the media, we find Tiffani’s social worker in dialogue with a woman who appears to be her supervisor (Laureate Education, 2013d). The social worker and the supervisor appear to have a disagreement along the lines of the Tiffani’s treatment plan. When the supervisor recommends Tiffani for the 12-step program to address Tiffani’s substance abuse issues which she also highlights the program can could be used with other approaches, the social worker states that she has seen little evidence to support the efficacy of a 12-step program (Laureate Education, 2013d). Tiffani’s social worker feels that if Tiffani attends a 12-step SOCIAL WORK SKILLS & INTERVENTION 2 program, it would be too much for her considering the emotional and physical abuse she has suffered over the past few years with her pimp and family. Evidence based research would be a good tool to utilize when it comes to making an assessment of the program and the client’s current status by asking discovery questions. Several questions I would ask are what are the benefits of a 12-step program, are there any proven results among adolescent and if so, what are they? Interventions & Its’ Effectiveness The two interventions I would suggest for Tiffani are the Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) and Seeking Safety. BSFT is an evidence-based intervention that could be used when treating an adolescence with substance abuse issues as it is a short-term, family-treatment model developed for youth with behavior problems such as drug use, sexual risk behaviors, and delinquent behaviors (Szapocznik et al., 2012). BSFT has proven its’ efficacious in treating adolescent drug abuse, conduct problems, associations with antisocial peers, and impaired family functioning. The outcomes are essential risk factors for unsafe sexual behavior (Szapocznik et al., 2012). BSFT has consistently been evaluated in numerous clinical trials evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness and shown specific therapist behaviors that are associated with the most favorable adolescent and family outcomes. As a result of its’ proven successes, the United States Department of Health and Human Services has coined BSFT approach as one of its “model programs,” and to be included in the National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (Szapocznik et al., 2012). Seeking Safety is an evidence-based model that was specifically developed to help survivors with co-occurring trauma and substance use disorders. What is great about this SOCIAL WORK SKILLS & INTERVENTION 3 treatment is that it does not ask the client to delve into emotionally distressing trauma narratives. What is equally important about this intervention is the key word “safety” – safety of the client as they do the work; helping clients envision what safety would look and feel like in their lives; and helping them learn specific new ways of coping (Najavits, 2015). Another great component of seeking safety that will benefit Tiffany is the fact that it helps to restore past ideals. This treatment plan would be inclusive as its central principles not only addresses cognitive and behavioral but also interpersonal and management skills (Najavits, 2015). The final key principle in seeking safety is that it gives attention to the process the therapist follows. Recommendations for Bradley’s Social Worker Tiffani has suffered both emotional and physical abuse by her family which caused her to run away from home and ultimate led to her being a victim of sex trafficking. One thing a social worker need to understand is that trauma often occurs first followed by the addiction. In reviewing Tiffani’s history of abuse, she has experienced some major trauma which led to drug abuse. The worker would need to use skills such as critical thinking Tiffani has co-occurring disorder of trauma (PTSD) and substance use disorder and in considering this, the worker will need to use an intervention that will treat the trauma and substance abuse simultaneously. Seeking Safety stays in the present, teaching a broad array of safe coping skills that they may never have learned if they grew up in dysfunctional families or may have lost along the way as their addiction and trauma spiraled downward. All of the Seeking Safety coping skills apply to both trauma and addiction at the same time – providing integrated treatment that can help boost motivation and guide clients to see the connections between their trauma and addiction issues. Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practice Evidence-based practices is essential in social work in that it involves critical thinking SOCIAL WORK SKILLS & INTERVENTION 4 and evaluation of information to determine the best approach and treatment for the client. Social workers utilize evidence-based programs to aide in the treatment of their clients. In looking it could best serve Tiffani as it relates to her trauma and drug abuse, it was important to make sure both co-occurring disorders were treated simultaneously. SOCIAL WORK SKILLS & INTERVENTION References Capuzzi, D., & Stauffer, M. D. (2016). Foundations of addictions counseling (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Pearson Education, Inc. Najavits, L. (2015, 02 22). Pro Talk. Retrieved from Rehabs.com: https://www.rehabs.com/protalk-articles/seeking-safety-an-evidence-based-model-to-address-trauma-and-addictiontogether/ Social Work Policy Institution (2018). Evidence-Based Practice. Retrieved from http://www.socialworkpolicy. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2018). Evidence-Based Practice Resource Center. Retrieved from https://www.samhsa.gov/ebp-resource-center Szapocznik, J., Schwartz, S. J., Muir, J. A., & Brown, C. H. (2012). Brief Strategic Family Therapy: An Intervention to Reduce Adolescent Risk Behavior. Couple & family psychology, 1(2), 134-145. Waldron, H. B., & Turner, C. (2008). Evidenced-based psychosocial treatments for adolescent substance abuse. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology 37(1),238-261. doi:10.1080/15374410701820133 Whittaker, J. K. (2009). Evidence-based intervention and services for high-risk youth: A North American perspective on the challenges of integration for policy, practice and research. Child & Family Social Work, 14(2), 166–177. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. 5
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Summaries of Interventions

I would suggest two interventions for Tiffani; Seeking Safety and Brief Strategic Family
Therapy (BSFT). Seeking Safety is an intervention is used people who have repetitive trauma and
are victims of substance abuse. It provides the client with some level of safety in that he does not
need to think about the problems which he is experiencing (Donovan et al., 2013). Rather, the
client is able to concentrate on the possibilities of rising above the specific challenges which he
faces. The BSFT is an intervention used for treating adolescents who experience substance abuse
disorders. Thus, it will be applicable for Tiffani in enabli...


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