1. From your readings, what is the difference between a “screening” and “assessment” measure? In thinking about your future work in the field of Human Services, and reading the information for this unit, why would some clients “lie” on self-report instruments in regard to reporting their drinking behaviors? How would human service professionals know that the person is being dishonest? What should be done when a client is untruthful in this situation? Please think of a client you have worked with who was dishonest on a screening or assessment instrument when it comes to alcohol. How did you approach this situation? What went well or what would you have done differently? Please be detailed in your example and explanation.
2. Often times, you could be put in a situation where your client could be in a predicament as a result of problematic drinking. In thinking about the proper way to recognize alcohol issues and assessment, what did you learn from NIAAA’s 4 steps from our required reading about the screening and assessment process? How were the cases helpful in preparing for your future in the Human Services field?
