Identify criteria and methods for evaluating models and theories
Discuss appropriate applications of models.
How to access addiction related literature from multiple disciplines
Review the 5 models of addiction development
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each
Compare these to accepted models of mental illness and physical disease
Explore the biopsychosocial model to develop an understanding of the comprehensive, interactive nature of addiction and mental health on environment, relationships and physical health
Create initial treatment goals for a residential treatment program
Explore multicultural and pluralistic trends; social or cultural issues affecting individuals, couples and families
Examine the influence of culture and society on mental health
Discuss issues in mental health care for African Americans, American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Hispanic Americans
Explore Ethics Codes in Multicultural Counseling
Examine Cultural Values and Assumptions in Therapy
Discuss matching Client and Counselor
Understanding the competencies needed to work with special populations.
This course is based in part on Counselor Toolbox Podcast episodes 204-209. Text based material is also provided for those who prefer to read instead of watch the video or listen to the podcast.
Learn about normal brain development across the lifespan
Explore the neurobiology of PTSD
Highlight the changes in cognition and brain structure associated with PTSD
Identify crucial components to effective PTSD treatment
Examine the effects of pharmacotherapy on brain function
Learn about the function hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in the stress response systems, and abnormalities in the HPA axis in persons with PTSD
Identify specific neurochemicals implicated in the development of PTSD including chatecholamines, serotonin, amino acids (specifically GABA) and peptides.
Identify essential information required for providing effective treatment to patients with opioid substance abuse issues
Identify essential information to be provided to patients seeking medication assisted treatment
List the symptoms of opiate intoxication, overdose and withdrawal
Identify required components of the medical assessment prior to beginning an opioid treatment program
Identify the components of the induction assessment
Accurately determine the level of patient readiness
Identify the components of a comprehensive assessment
Describe the most common medications used in the treatment of opioid dependence and their method and setting of delivery
Identify the possible side effects of opioid agonist and partial agonist therapy
Identify possible drug interactions with methadone and their effects
Describe strategies to prevent or minimize harmful drug interactions in medication assisted therapy was identify medications or substances that alter opioid medication levels in the body
Describe the criteria for take-home medications and maximum take-home doses
Identify the six recommended focuses for counseling in medication assisted therapy
Identify the eight standard components of counseling in medication assisted therapy
Describe the five types of group counseling formats in medication assisted therapy
Identify the 15 common topics for patient educational sessions in medication assisted therapy
Describe the characteristics of the treatment plan appropriate during medication assisted therapy
Identify possible associated medical problems commonly seen in patients presenting for medication assisted therapy
Identify frequently use substance combinations and common reasons for use
Understand the difference between opiate agonists and opiate antagonists