Based on Journey to Recovery 2nd Edition, this course addresses essential treatment issues for people in early recovery.
- Introduction to Transtheoretical and Transdiagnostic Approaches
- Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
- Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders and Their Interaction and Treatment
- Individualizing Treatment to Support Temperament and Learning Style
- Motivational Enhancement
- Goal Setting and Behavior Modification Techniques
- Using Mindfulness, Serenity and Purposeful Action to Guide Choices
- Addressing Biological Needs in PAWS and Recovery (Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, Nutrition)
- Creating Emotional and Physical Safety
- Exploring Techniques to Deal with Feelings of Grief, Guilt, Anger, Anxiety and Depression
- Cognitive Interventions to Help Client’s Get Unstuck
- Coping Skills and Defense Mechanisms: What They Are and How to Use Them Effectively
- Problem Solving Skills to Reduce Distress and Prevent Relapse
- Decision Making Skills to Make Effective, Purposeful Choices
- Relapse Prevention Planning and Planning for Emergencies
- Understanding and Teaching Characteristics of Healthy Relationships
- Activities to Enhance Assertiveness Training and Refusal Skills
- Skills and Tools for Enhancing Social Support Networks
- Getting in Touch—Lessons Learned from Your Family of Origin (Examining the impact of growing up in a family with someone with an addiction, or mental health issue)
- Exploring Co-Dependency Characteristics, Motivations and Interventions
- Helping Clients Enhance Self-Esteem
- Helping Clients Understand and Develop Boundaries