Tips for Making Referrals
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- Introduce and discuss potential options non-judgementally- remember that you cannot be motivated for them
Notify the client that the treatment providers can help find the appropriate type of treatment and level of care for them
- Use affirmations, reflections and lots of encouragement without jumping ahead of them
- Follow up with provider
- Have family sign consent so you can talk with providers
- Problem-solving when a referral fails:
- Assess motivation (stages of change)
- Assess access to resources- problem-solve barriers!