Co-Occurring Disorders: Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders
14 Hours / 2 Days - CACII
Dates: |
February 13, 14, 2012 − Colorado Springs March 5, 6, 2012 − Denver April 26, 27, 2012 − Denver May 14, 15, 2012 − Grand Junction |
Tuition: $155.00.
Early Registration Discount: $10.00.
Must be received 10 days prior to class.
Meets requirement for Differential Assessment.
Instructors: |
Clients with both a mental illness and substance abuse disorder present opportunities for the therapist to address both issues simultaneously in their treatment planning. What is the counselor's first concern-achieving abstinence or medication evaluation? How does the counselor promote stability and involve community support systems? Personality disorders and limitations to treatment will be covered as well as developing a prioritized list of treatment goals. The participant will become familiar with the use of medication to treat co-existing disorders and practice diagnosing both substance abuse disorders and mental illness.
