Last week I asked if you were in Newsweek’s Top 350 of Substance Abuse Treatment Providers leaderboard? Did you check if you were on the list?
I checked for local names and there were none.
I’d mentioned I’d been in my company’s Top 10 out of 6000 agents, It takes commitment, focus and relentless pursuit to be in the top 10.
It’s like they say in AA: YouGottaWanna. That implies a need for motivation.
I’d noticed that apathy and ennui seemed to be pervasive at my workplace. I’ve wondered about the cause and what were the CBT similarities between organizations and humans.
Anhedonia kept popping up. I questioned AI about my theory.
AI: “It’s important to acknowledge that anhedonia, which is a symptom characterized by a lack of motivation or enjoyment in usual activities, can indeed have a significant impact on individuals, including those who work in substance abuse treatment and mental health agencies. People with a history of substance use disorders may experience anhedonia as a result of their condition. Your concern about how anhedonia can affect group morale and the willingness to explore new treatment possibilities is valid.”
This was encouraging. I asked AI for recommendations to provide solutions.
AI: “Certainly, let’s discuss how the challenges and issues mentioned earlier can contribute to limiting beliefs among staff and the group, which in turn can hinder their performance and ability to help clients.
1. Anhedonia and Limiting Beliefs:
Challenge: When staff members experience anhedonia or a lack of motivation and enjoyment in their work, it can lead to limiting beliefs such as “we can’t make a difference” or “clients won’t change.”
AI: “Impact: These limiting beliefs can become self-fulfilling prophecies, causing staff to be less proactive in seeking innovative solutions and providing the best care possible.”
AI: “Solution: Address staff well-being through mental health support and training to combat these limiting beliefs. Encourage a positive mindset by highlighting success stories and the impact of their work on clients’ lives.”
Matthew Perry was a drug court spokesperson. His death was tragic and avoidable. He didn’t speak well of treatment providers. “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” pp180-181, Flatiron Books.
Not a success story at all. He’s dead. Remember: If nothing changes, nothing changes.
The top is where everything starts in organizations. There is a trickle-down effect. This is where the changes must start. I’d like to help.
12-Step program for SUD treatment providers:
Step 1: We came to believe that our beliefs about how to do treatment needed improvement if we want to reach the top 350.
Beliefs are the first place to start. Message me if you would like more free information or to discuss your situation.
The CBT map image is from Drug Court Treatment: The Verdict. Amazon.com