Community and General Education

Courses in this category can be used for CEUs or applied to the addiction specific training domain of Community and General Education

• Social Media's Impact on Health and Ment…

  Objectives
  

  • Examine the extent of social media use
  • Explore the positive and negative impacts of social media on mental and physical health
  • Identify resiliency factors
    
    

  $6.00 for 90 days
• Sociological Approach to Reducing Risk a…

  Objectives

  • Introduction to Bronfenbrenner’s Socioecological Model
  • Risk and protective factors for addiction and mental health issues
  • Ways to mitigate risk and enhance protection

  $3.00 for 90 days
• Stigma and Discrimination (2 Hours)

  Objectives

  • Define stigma and discrimination
  • Explore the protections under the ADA
  • List several ways our consumers are stigmatized or discriminated against
  • Identify ways to fight discrimination

  $6.00 for 90 days
• Stress Management Strategies (1 Hour)

  Objectives:

  • Define stress and distress
  • Identify the impacts of stress
  • Explore sources of stress and interventions

  $3.00 for 90 days
• Substance Exposure and FASD (2 Hours)

  Objectives

  • Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
  • Describe Individuals With FASD – Strengths, Difficulties, and Approaches
  • Explain Prevention and Risk Reduction Strategies
  • Review and Find Relevant Resources

  Based on Counselor Toolbox Episode 118

  $6.00 for 90 days
• Understanding the Role of Client Strengt…

  Objectives:

  • Describe the different learning styles
  • Indentify the characteristics of each dimension of temperament
  • Discuss the levels of Maslow's heirarchy
  • Identify other characteristics which may yield specialized needs.

  $12.00 for 90 days
• Wellness (4 Hours)

  Objectives

  • The benefits of sunlight, oxygen, movement and endorphins on mood
  • How exercise can help mitigate depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, hyperactivity, bulimia/binge eating and addiction
  • Common mental health issues in the “average” population and their frequency
  • Common psychotropic medications and their side effects which may affect balance, coordination, reaction time and stamina

  $12.00 for 90 days
• Whole Health and Resiliency Factors (14 …

  Objectives:

  During the person-centered planning process, participants look at current patterns, interests, and strengths in each of the 10 factors.  

  •     Stress Management  
  •     Healthy Eating  
  •     Physical Activity  
  •     Restful Sleep  
  •     Mindfulness  
  •     Support Network  
  •     Optimism Based on Positive Expectations  
  •     Cognitive Skills to Avoid Negative Thinking 
  •     Spiritual Beliefs and Practices  
  •     A Sense of Meaning and Purpose    

  Based on Counselor Toolbox Podcast Episode 326

  $42.00 for 90 days