Addiction Theory
- Multimedia, online courses allow you to move through the training process at your convenience. Email with your instructor 8am-8pm 7 days a week. NAADAC and IC & RC approved continuing education provider
Objectives
- Clinical Evaluation: 35 hours
- Treatment Planning: 30 hours
- Counseling: 50 hours
- Case Management and Referral: 10 hours
- Client, Family and Community Education: 15 hours
- Documentation: 15 hours
- Ethical and Professional Responsibilities: 30 hours
- Administrative Supervision: 15 hours
- Understanding Addiction/Treatment Knowledge: 80 hours
- Application to Practice/Professional Readiness: 80 hours*
- *Must include at least 4 hours of HIV/AIDS and 2 hours of Domestic Violence
- Also hours in trauma informed care and etherapy have been added as optional courses to meet Georgia requirements.
$399.00 for one year Objectives:
- Explore the function of acetylcholine
- Identify symptoms of acetylcholine imbalance
- Learn about how acetylcholine interacts with other hormones and neurotransmitters
- Identify medications and foods that alter acetylcholine levels
$6.00 for 90 daysObjectives
This class provides you the foundation knowledge to facilitate group psychoeducation based upon the QuickStart Guide for Recovery from Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders.
- Learn about co-occurring disorders and the interaction between addiction, physical and mental health
- Learn about the PACER dimensions of motivation
- Describe the components of SMART Goal Setting
- Identify the appropriate interventions for each stage of readiness for change
- Identify at least 3 ways to enhance self efficacy
$15.00 for 90 daysObjectives
- Learn about the stages of recovery from addiction and mental health issues
- Explore how various symptoms at each stage contribute to relapse triggers, anger, anxiety or depression
- Identify ways to begin coping with Physical, Affective, Cognitive, Environmental and Relationship (PACER) triggers
- Learn about how locus of control impacts recover and how serenity can help people navigate those control issues
- Begin learning about and developing a relapse prevention plan based on what the person has learned about themselves thus far.
$15.00 for 90 daysObjectives
- Define co-occurring disorders
- Identify the impact of addiction on the individual
- Identify the impact of mood disorders on the individual
- Identify the impact of chronic illness or pain on the individual
- Explore the interplay between the three
$6.00 for 90 days- Define co-occurring disorders
Objectives
- Define the transdiagnostic and transactional theories
- Define anger and anxiety
- Explore types of threats and threat assessment techniques
- Explore intervention techniques
- Define depression
- Examine the connection between depression, anger and anxiety
- Identify transdiagnostic interventions
$6.00 for 90 daysObjectives
- Identify the behavioral, psychological, social, and health effects of psychoactive substances: Marijuana, Alcohol, Caffeine, Nicotine, Opiates
- Identify the behavioral, psychological, social, and health effects of mental health issues.
- The effects of chronic substance use on consumers
- Explore interventions
Based on Counselor Toolbox Episode 178 Biopsychosocial Effects of Co-Occurring Disorders Part 1
$6.00 for 90 days- Objectives
- Identify the biological/health consequences of addiction and mental health issues on the family and community
- Identify the psychological consequences of addiction and mental health issues on the family and community
- Identify the social consequences of addiction and mental health issues on the family and community
- Identify family and community interventions
Based on Counselor Toolbox Episode 179 Biopsychosocial Effects of Co-Occurring Disorders Part 2
$6.00 for 90 days - Identify the biological/health consequences of addiction and mental health issues on the family and community
- Objectives
- Identify the biological/health consequences of addiction and mental health issues on the family and community
- Identify the psychological consequences of addiction and mental health issues on the family and community
- Identify the social consequences of addiction and mental health issues on the family and community
- Identify family and community interventions
$6.00 for 90 days - Identify the biological/health consequences of addiction and mental health issues on the family and community
Objectives
- Identify the behavioral, psychological, social, and health effects of psychoactive substances: Marijuana, Alcohol, Caffeine, Nicotine, Opiates
- Identify the behavioral, psychological, social, and health effects of mental health issues.
- The effects of chronic substance use on consumers
- Explore interventions
$6.00 for 90 daysObjectives:
- Examine biopsychosocial impact of addiction of the individual
- Examine biopsychosocial impact of mental health of the individual
- Identify the health impact of addiction on family members
- Identify the health impact of addiction on society
- Identify the psychological impact of addiction on family members
- Identify the psychological impact of addiction on society
- Identify the social impact of addiction on family members
- Identify the socioeconomic impact of addiction on society
$9.00 for 30 daysObjectives:
- Explore how porn addiction can be a cycle
- Explore how porn (like video games) can be addictive
- Explore technological interventions to help pornography addicts
- Identify critical treatment Issues for porn addiction
$6.00 for 90 days- Objectives:
- Define behavioral addictions
- Examine some of the most common behavioral addictions
- Explore similarities and differences between behavioral and chemical addictions
- Discuss similarities and differences in treatment between chemical and behavioral addictions
$9.00 for 30 days Objectives:
- Explore the Minkoff model
- Examine the reciprocal relationship between addictions and mental and physical health issues
- Discuss the concept of co-occurring enhanced treatment
$9.00 for 30 days- Objectives
Based on TIP 42 from SAMHSA
- Identify the four key findings regarding co-occurring disorders
- Identify one of the main challenges for working with homeless populations
- Define the "No wrong door” policy
- Explain the benefit of mutual self-help for people with COD
- Discuss integrated care as a priority for people with severe and persistent mental illness
- Define the National Registry of Effective Programs and Practices
- Differentiate between substance dependence and substance abuse
- Identify the different levels of service for persons with co-occurring disorders
- Define the Quadrants of Care
- Define the Comprehensive Continuous Integrated System of Care as it pertains to treating persons with co-occurring disorders
- List the Six Guiding Principles in Treating Clients With COD
- Identify ways to Ensure Continuity of Care
- Discuss ways to Improve Substance Abuse Treatment Systems and Programs
- List the be Six Areas of Intermediate-Level Competencies Needed for the Treatment of Persons With COD
$90.00 for 90 days Objectives:
- Define and review the concepts of contextual cognitive behavioral therapy
- Explore the impact of context on people’s phenomenological reality
- Explore how addiction and mental health issues can be influenced by context
- Explore how acceptance, awareness, mindfulness and psychological flexibility can be used transdiagnostically.
$6.00 for 90 daysObjective
- Brief overview of Co-occurring Disorders
- Research and guidelines on CODs
- Stages of Change
- Reframing Relapse and “Manipulation”
- The importance of Outreach and Drug Screens
- Strategies for Involving Family & other supports
- Recovering communities
- Medications
- Therapeutic Relationship
- 7 Core Strategies for Integration
$6.00 for 90 days- Objectives:
- Explore the varying courses of addictive and mental health disorders
- Explore the continuum of addictive behaviors from initiation, intoxication, harmful use, abuse, dependence, withdrawal, craving, relapse and recovery
- Explore the continuum of mental health disorders from mild to severe
$6.00 for 90 days - Objectives:
- Define what a family is
- Identify the key characteristics of addiction
- Learn about the craving response
- Identify the phases of family response to addiction and recovery
- List key relapse issues for people in recovery
- Identify goals and strategies for each recovery phase
$6.00 for 90 days Objectives:
- Mental health is a biopsychosocial issue
- A healthy body, positive emotional experiences, effective thinking strategies, positive environments and healthy interpersonal relationships are essential
- A weakness in any of these areas can contribute to extended distress and HPA-Axis dysregulation which can lead to mental health or addiction relapse.
$3.00 for 90 days