Residential Assessment as Intervention: From “Treatment-Resistant” to Truly Seen
Residential Assessment as Intervention: From “Treatment-Resistant” to Truly Seen
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Date & Time
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Description
Patients entering residential care often carry multiple diagnoses, extensive treatment histories, and the label “treatment-resistant.” This session reframes that narrative: treatment has failed them—not the individuals. We will explore how comprehensive interdisciplinary assessment functions as both diagnostic and therapeutic intervention, restoring clarity and hope for patients and families. Drawing on evidence from Therapeutic Assessment and psychoanalytic diagnostic frameworks, presenters will demonstrate how collaborative formulation and family engagement transform fragmented care into precision treatment planning. Practical strategies for implementing these principles in residential settings will be provided.
Educational Goal
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Explain how comprehensive interdisciplinary assessment addresses systemic gaps in care for patients with complex comorbid conditions who have been labeled “treatment-resistant.”
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Describe the therapeutic impact of assessment-as-intervention, including evidence from research and diagnostic frameworks beyond the DSM.
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Identify practical strategies for integrating collaborative formulation and family engagement into residential assessment processes to improve treatment alignment and patient experience.
Target Audience
- Addiction Professional
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Nurse
- Physician
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
Presenters
Financially Sponsored By
- Lindner Center of Hope