Course Category: Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

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Harm Reduction As “Continuum Care” in Alcohol Abuse Disorder 1.25 credit

This course examines harm reduction as an approach to treat alcohol dependence. The authors propose that it creates a better chance for compliance with treatment in a comprehensive treatment setting....

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Application to Practice

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Reading-Based Online

Motivational Interviewing to Reduce Substance Use in Adolescents With Psychiatric Comorbidity 1.5 credit

This course examines the motivational interviewing approach in treating adolescents with psychiatric comorbidity in substance abuse. Moderators used were: gender, race, baseline use (cannabis, alcohol and any substance), internalizing behavior,...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Application to Practice

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health Disorder-long-term Effects on Delinquency in a Randomized Controlled Trial 1 credit

This course examines the effect of multidimensional family therapy (MDFT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on delinquency in adolescents with substance use disorder (SUD) in the Netherlands. The authors conducted...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Application to Practice

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Reading-Based Online

Correlates of Improvement in Substance Abuse Among Dually Diagnosed Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Specialized Intensive VA Treatment 1.25 credit

This course discusses the treatment of veterans with PTSD and substance use issues. It examines specialized intensive VA treatment such as: Evaluation/Brief Treatment PTSD Units (EBTPUs), Specialized Inpatient PTSD Units...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Treatment Knowledge

Application to Practice

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Reading-Based Online

Cognitive Remediation Interventions for Gambling Disorder-A Systematic Review 2.75 credits

This research intensive course covers cognitive remediation for gambling disorder. It identifies various forms of cognitive dysfunction in this population. The authors examine attention bias and approach bias, as well...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Understanding Addiction

Gambling

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Reading-Based Online

Cognitive Biases in Cannabis, Opioid, and Stimulant Disorders: A Systematic Review 2 credits

The course is a systematic review focusing on attention bias, and approach bias in those with cannabis use disorder, opioid use disorder and stimulant use disorders. The authors posit that...

Clinical Evaluation

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Understanding Addiction

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Reading-Based Online

Effects of Music Therapy and Music-based Interventions in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders-A Systematic Review 3 credits

This research intensive course discusses music therapy (MT) and Music based interventions (MBI) in the treatment of substance use disorders. It includes 34 quantitative and six qualitative studies across various...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Application to Practice

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Reading-Based Online

21st Century Neurobehavioral Theories of Decision Making in Addiction-Review and Evaluation 2.75 credits

This course examines neurobehavioral theories of addiction and evaluates them against benchmarks. Each theory is explained from inception, various modifications to its current state. The seven main theories discussed are:...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Understanding Addiction

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Reading-Based Online

Contingency Management for Patients With Dual Disorders in Intensive Outpatient Treatment for Addiction 1 credit

This course examines Contingency Management (CM) in patients with co-occurring disorders. Success was measured by treatment retention, reduced symptoms and drug-free days. While there was no difference between CM vs...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Application to Practice

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Reading-Based Online

Lost in Translation? Moving Contingency Management and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Into Clinical Practice 2.25 credits

This course examines the dissemination of Contingency management (CM) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) Stage Model of Behavioral Therapies Development as an organizing framework. It includes:an overview of the Stage...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Treatment Knowledge

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

What Are the Long Term Effects of Brief Strategic Family Therapy for Adolescent Substance Use? 1 credit

Young adult drug use and law breaking behaviors often have roots in adolescence. These behaviors are predicted by early drug use, parental substance use disorders, and disrupted and conflict-ridden family...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Application to Practice

Family/Couple

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Reading-Based Online

What Are Therapeutic Communities? 1.25 credit

This course examines Therapeutic Communities (TC). In includes: an explanation of treatment communities, research, the approach of TC, are treatment communities effective, fundamental components, how treatment is provided, treating populations...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Application to Practice

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Reading-Based Online

Gamblers Anonymous As a Recovery Pathway-A Scoping Review 1.25 credit

This course discusses Gamblers’ Anonymous (GA) as a pathway to recovery in people with problem gambling. Gamblers Anonymous is a mutual aid fellowship based on 12-step principles. This review includes...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Treatment Knowledge

Application to Practice

Gambling

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

TIP 56-Addressing the Specific Behavioral Health Needs of Men-Treatment Issue for Men 3.5 credits

This course deals treatment issues for men. It includes: considerations of counselor’s gender, counseling men who have difficulty accessing or expressing emotions, counseling men who feel excessive shame, counseling men...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Application to Practice

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

TIP 35-Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Use Disorder Treatment-Stabilizing Change 1.25 credit

This course addressed moving clients from action to maintenance and stabilizing change in motivational interviewing (MI) for clients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). It includes: stabilizing client change, supporting the...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Application to Practice

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

TIP 35-Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Use Disorder Treatment-Integrating Motivational Approaches in SUD Treatment 1 credit

This course deals with integrating approaches in SUD treatment settings for enhancing motivation for change in clients with Substance Use Disorder. It includes adaptations of motivational counseling approaches and workforce...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Application to Practice

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

TIP 35-Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Use Disorder Treatment-Increasing Commitment and Initiating Change 2 credits

This course discusses contemplation to preparation and preparation to action in motivation to change for Substance Use Disorders (SUD). It includes: normalize and resolve ambivalence, help tip the decisional balance...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Application to Practice

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Reading-Based Online

TIP 35-Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Use Disorder Treatment-From Pre-contemplation to Contemplation: Building Readiness 1.5 credit

This course deals with precontemplation to contemplation, building readiness using motivational interviewing for change in Substance Use Disorder (SUD). It includes: developing rapport and building trust, raising doubts and concerns...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Application to Practice

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

TIP 35-Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Use Disorder Treatment-Motivational Interviewing As a Counseling Style 2.5 credits

This course examines motivational interviewing (MI) as a counseling style for the treatment of Substance Use Disorder (SUD). It includes: an introduction to MI, what’s new in MI, ambivalence, core...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Application to Practice

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Motivational Interviewing 101 for Counseling Students and Interns 1.25 credit

In this webinar, Aaron Norton, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Certified Master’s-Level Addictions Professional, presents a lecture on the philosophy and basic strategies of...

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Application to Practice

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