Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been extensively researched and has solid empirical support as an evidence-based treatment for addictions. CBT is structured, goal-oriented, and focused on the immediate problems faced by [...]
This training is designed to provide an overview of the specialized models of counseling for behavioral health environments that provide services to co-occurring mental health and addiction interventions. The purpose [...]
(Prerequisite is Motivational Interviewing) This training of skill development will initially offer a brief review of the fundamental spirit, processes and skills of MI, and then focus intensively on clinical [...]
Drug and alcohol abuse can increase an individual’s susceptibility to contract and spread infectious diseases, including STDs and blood borne illnesses. Drug use is linked to risky behaviors such as [...]
This training will focus on professional and ethical issues specific to the practice of addiction counseling and the treatment of co-occurring disorders. This training will build and strengthen the individual’s [...]
This training will focus on professional and ethical issues specific to the practice of addiction counseling and the treatment of co-occurring disorders. This training will build and strengthen the individual’s [...]
Trauma Informed Care is a treatment framework that involves understanding, recognizing and responding to the effects of all types of trauma. The clinical shift is from “what’s wrong with you” [...]
Training in pharmacology is a cornerstone of addiction counseling and a major part of what differentiates the professional field of addiction counseling from other mental health disciplines. This training will [...]
This training will provide a basic foundation for understanding how cultural competence, awareness, and sensitivity can improve quality of care and increase positive outcomes. The professional counselor has an obligation [...]
Along with Principles of Addiction Treatment and Addiction Counseling Skills, Case Conceptualization and Documentation, is considered to be part of the “Core Curriculum” and basic to the foundational training of [...]
National Certified Addiction Counselor – NCAC I & II Prep course is designed for students preparing to take NCAC I exam towards their CAC II or take the NCAC II exam [...]
This training presents the basics of working with clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. There is a growing need to recognize and address the interrelationship of these [...]
