Substance Use
Many skills in educational learning experiences . . .
Many skills in educational learning experiences such as motivation interviewing, trauma informed care and so much more!
– Shane
Addiction Counseling Ethics
DESCRIPTION
The Addiction Counseling Ethics course is designed to enable participants to explore the unique ethical dimensions and issues that a clinician may encounter in the provision of addiction treatment. The training will focus on the legal and moral issues that may surface while providing addiction treatment services. Training topics will include the definition of addiction counseling Ethics, recognized ethical standards, ethical responsibilities of addiction treatment, guidelines for ethical decision-making, and ethics of professional development for addiction services.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Gain an understanding of the three ethical considerations in the counseling profession
- Gain a basic knowledge of the five ethical principles in the counseling profession
- Gain a basic knowledge of the guidelines for ethical decision making
Duration
6 hours (one day)
CEU Credits
6
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Psychopharmacology of Substance Use
DESCRIPTION
This course will provide the learner with an introductory knowledge on the psychopharmacology of substance use disorders through online interactive learning experiences. In addition to the learning objectives, attendees will explore how the information shared in each learning module directly impacts their current professional role, as well as how gaining basic knowledge in the psychopharmacology of substance use disorder helps them to provide effective services to the individuals and their families.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Develop basic knowledge neurochemical mechanisms and how psychoactive substances affect the brain and body.
- Develop basic knowledge of psychoactive substances, chemical classifications, and the increase of designer drugs
- Develop basic knowledge of the etiology of substance use disorder reviewing biological, psychosocial, and contextual factors.
- Develop a basic understanding of diagnostic categories/classifications and levels of substance use disorders.
Duration
6 hours (one day)
CEU Credits
6
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Understanding the Science of Addiction
DESCRIPTION
Participants will consider addictions and case examples from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Science-based approaches to addiction treatment and recovery will be highlighted and explored. This course will examine addictions from biological, psychological, social, and spiritual domains. Additionally, individual, family, and cultural perspectives will be explored. This course will emphasize familiarity with the current research in the addictions counseling field. The course is held 9a-4:30pm EST. You will be expected to be on camera, participate, and be available for all hours of the training.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Introduce the history of psychoactive substances according to class
- Examine the biopsychosocial factors involved in protective and risk factors
- Understand addiction as a brain disease
- Understand neuroplasticity and recovery
Duration
6 hours (one day)
CEU Credits
6
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Evidence-Based Practices
DESCRIPTION
This course will familiarize participants with SAMHSA’s Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) addiction resources and afford the participant opportunities to examine several addiction EBPs and assess the clinical application of these EBPs.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand the definition of evidence-based practices
- Explore the differences between evidence-based practices and emerging practices
- Gain knowledge in the area of pharmacotherapy and medication assisted treatment
- Explore current evidence-based practices utilized in substance use disorder treatment programs
Duration
6 hours (one day)
CEU Credits
6
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Clearer understanding . . .
This course provided me with a clearer understanding of what evidence-based practices are and most importantly why it’s important to implement such practices. Immediately after the training, I was able to share with my staff the changes needed to ensure we are serving our residents well.
– Shawn
M.A.T. Education
DESCRIPTION
This three-day interactive training provides participants with a detailed understanding of medication used to assist with substance use disorders. 35 hours of distance (on-line) learning is a component of this course that is provided with admission purchase. It is highly encouraged this distance learning be completed prior to the ‘live’ training.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Become familiar with the primary medications associated with the treatment of substance use disorder
- Develop an understanding of the role that medication can play in an individual’s recovery process from substance use disorder
- Increase ability to use treatment matching principles for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders
- Become familiar with a variety of recovery supports available to individuals’ entering recovery from substance use disorders
- Provide an overview of professional responsibilities in providing medication assisted treatment
- Develop a connection with other professionals working in the medication assisted treatment community
Duration
18 hours instructor-led (three days), and 35 -hours of self-paced on-line learning
CEU Credits
53
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Recovery Support Fundamentals: A Foundational Skills-Based Approach
DESCRIPTION
Recovery Support Fundamentals: A Foundational Skills Based Approach is an immersive and interactive exploration of what it means to provide person-centered, ethical, and professional recovery support in addictive, mental health, and crisis related situations. Skills such as motivational interviewing, supporting multiple pathways of recovery/wellness, providing culturally responsive services and other skills will be explored and discussed. Join us to learn the fundamental skills to become an effective and supportive recovery support professional.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Recognize how professional recovery support differs from personal recovery support.
- Identify skills domains of professional recovery support.
- Understand the role of recovery support related to a person’s substance use.
- Understand the role of recovery support related to a person’s mental health.
- How to recognize and respond to crisis situations.
- Learn how social determinates of health impact a person’s life.
- Explore the spectrum of harm reduction.
- Apply the stages of change.
- Demonstrate motivational interviewing.
- Develop effective group facilitation skills.
- Understand de-escalation techniques.
- Recognize how culture impacts relationships and service delivery.
- Explore cultural competence and cultural humility.
- Identify methods to support those living with behavioral addictions and justice involvement.
- Practice skills used to provide professional recovery support.
- Explore credentialing and career development.
Duration
35 hours (5-days)
CEU Credits
35
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Cultural Competency for Service Providers
DESCRIPTION
Participants will discuss past, present and potential future cultural competency practices and/or experiences. Attendees will consider messages received regarding differences and determine how this experience might influence current thinking. A comprehensive view of diversity dimensions will be shared. Participants will review several aspects of diversity, both within groups and across groups. Existing diversity in one’s environment will be explored. Participants will consider communication styles of several generational groups. A description of microaggressions and the impact of these actions will be shared. Attendees will conclude the day with a personal plan for continued growth in this area.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify how past experiences have affected current thinking regarding: gender, age, race, sexual orientation, and religion.
- Identify: primary, secondary, organizational, and cultural aspects of cultural competency using Loden, Gardenschwartz and Rowe’s illustration.
- Review Peter Bell’s model of Interpersonal Styles and consider implications for application to clients regarding acculturated, bi-cultural, culturally immersed and traditional identities.
- Complete and discuss the Diversity Within The Environment Inventory.
- View a Microaggressions video and apply concepts to personal experiences.
- Design a personal plan for continued cultural competency growth.
Duration
6 hours (one day)
CEU Credits
6
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Cultural Humility
DESCRIPTION
This interactive and didactic course explores the concept of cultural humility and identifies strategies for increasing understanding and implementation of the principles. Cultural Humility is defined by the National Institute of Health as: “a lifelong process of self-reflection and self-critique whereby the individual not only learns about another’s culture, but one starts with an examination of her/his own beliefs and cultural identities.” During this learning experience, participants will have the opportunity to consider the personal application of cultural humility. The fluidity of cultural humility will be explored. The difference between cultural humility and cultural competency will be discussed. The importance of a historical context regarding cultures will be addressed. The QUAN Model will be used to provide a framework for this concept. The five R’s of Cultural Humility will be introduced as steps in assuring implementation of cultural humility practices.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Review and consider personal application of the National Institute of Health definition of Cultural Humility.
- Discuss six key attributes of cultural humility, including: openness, self-awareness, supportive interaction, mitigating power imbalances, self-reflection and critique, and institutional accountability.
- View several videos used to illustrate the relationship between cultural competency and cultural humility
- Identify how the historical context influences cultural responses.
- Consider strategies for implementation of the five R’s of Cultural Humility. These are: Reflection, Respect, Regard, Relevance, and Resilience.
- Utilize the QUAN Model to evaluate cultural humility practices
Duration
6 hours (one day)
CEU Credits
6
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
DESCRIPTION
During this three-hour didactic and interactive course, the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) will be explored. The contrast between equity and equality practices will be considered. A humorous video which illustrates inclusiveness challenges in the workplace will be viewed. Differences between diversity programs and DEI programs will be reviewed. Participants will have the opportunity to examine the personal impact of inclusive behaviors. Those attending will review evidenced-based data regarding the benefits of diversity equity and inclusion programs. The advantages of diverse teams will be explored. Successful DEI strategies, as well as pitfalls to avoid will be shared.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Review the concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion and consider application to the workplace.
- Identify the differences between Diversity and DEI programs
- View a video which illustrates DEI challenges in the workplace.
- Discuss the contrast between equality, equity, and justice concepts
- Identify six primary benefits of a diverse team
- Discuss the 3R+ model of benefits of DEI programs
- Review seven practices to avoid in successful DEI efforts
Duration
3 hours
CEU Credits
3
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