Counselor Toolbox Podcast
CEU courses based on the videos at YouTube Doc Snipes
- Objectives
- Explore group counseling methods and skills
- Identify the five models of group therapy currently used in substance abuse treatment and the three other types of groups that can be integrated into the five models
- Differentiate between 12-step self-help groups and interpersonal process groups
- Identify at least 10 advantages of group treatment
- Identify the three modifications that need to be made to group treatment in order to improve its effectiveness in substance abuse settings
- Discuss how the client's stage of readiness for change affects the types of groups he or she will be in
- Describe the characteristics of each of the five group models used in substance abuse treatment
- Effectively match clients with appropriate groups
- Accurately assess client readiness for group primary placement considerations
- Identify as six dimensions assess for the ASAM patient placement criteria
- Identify the six levels of treatment identified by the ASAM patient placement criteria that
- Identify the three other criteria we should be considered when determining the patient's appropriateness for group therapy
- Identify the difference between culture, cultural knowledge, cultural awareness, and cultural competence
- Understand the components of the diversity wheel
- Identify strategies for handling issues that arise when group norms and cultural values conflict
- Identify the six guidelines for clinicians on the evaluating bias and prejudice
- Identify for techniques that can be helpful in providing substance abuse treatment to a culturally diverse groups
- Identify six guidelines for preparing the group for a new member from a racial or ethnic minority
- Discuss the benefits of fixed and revolving membership groups
- Identify the most effective ways to prepare client for participation in groups is that
- Be familiar with the recommended issues to discuss in pre-group interviews
- Discuss ways for increasing retention in groups
- Identify specific group tasks appropriate for each phase of the group
- Discuss how to convert conflict and resistance in the positive energy that powers the group's
- Explain how to deal with disruptive group members
- Explain how to cool down runaway affect or turn a crisis into an opportunity
- Identify six of the most common errors the group leaders make
- Describe four types of training that are recommended for group therapists
$60.00 for 90 days Objectives:
- Review the function of the SAP and how the SAP and LPC/LCSW may need to function together on an interdisciplinary team or in a co-occurring disorders treatment facility.
- Review DOT policy on recreational and medical marijuana to ensure all LPCs and LCSWs are familiar with the restrictions on any of their clients who may fall under DOT supervision
- Review the Final Rule that Changes the Definition of 'Service Agent'
- Review the procedures for the Revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF)
- Review the Final Rule: Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs
$6.00 for 90 daysObjectives
- 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
$6.00 for 90 days- Objectives
- Explore data and information gathering methods
- Learn the basic principles of suicide assessment
- Identify ways to estimate suicide risk
- Identify the necessary components for a suicide assessment
- Identify risk management methods including consultation, documentation
- Identify methods for determining appropriate placement
- Understand the factors contributing to suicide risk
$30.00 for 90 days Objectives
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Define MAT
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Explore barriers to treatment
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Identify benefits of Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT)
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Explore the effect of opioids on depression, anxiety, pain and PTSD
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Explore pain management with people on MAT
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Identify the side effects of MAT and interventions to help people live their highest quality of life.
$6.00 for 90 days-
- Objectives
- Review the characteristics of BPD
- Compare and contrast BPD with addictive behaviors
- Examine ways to implement the activities presented in the book in a group format
$6.00 for 90 days Objectives
- Basic concepts of social, political, economic, and cultural systems and their impact on drug-taking activity.
- The history of licit (alcohol, smoking) and illicit drug (opiates, cocaine, marijuana) use and addictive behaviors.
- Statistical information regarding the incidence and prevalence of substance use and mental health disorders (anxiety, depression, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Adult ADHD, FASD) in the general population and major demographic groups
Based on Counselor Toolbox Episode 177 Systems Impact on Mood Disorders and Drug Taking Activity
$6.00 for 90 days- Objectives
- Identify and evaluate the impact of porn
- Assist clients in increasing their motivation to stop using porn
- Learn tools to help clients stop using porn and deal with cravings
- Discover new ways to help clients rebuild self-esteem and restore personal integrity
- Help clients heal a relationship harmed by porn use
- Help clients develop a thriving and satisfying sex life without using porn
$6.00 for 90 days Objectives
- Learn why these habits contribute to recovery from addiction and mood issues and techniques to help clients implement them
- Awareness and Authenticity
- Acceptance
- Gratitude
- Compassion
- Breathing
- Purposeful action and Long-Term Goals
- Back-Talk
- Thought Conditioning
- Be Sense-sational
Based on Counselor Toolbox Episode 175 Models and Theories of Co-Occurring Disorders
$6.00 for 90 daysObjectives
- Define Trauma Focused CBT
- Explore the components of Trauma Focused CBT and their intended functions including psychoeducation, coping skills, cognitive coping, stress management, trauma narrative, cognitive processing, behavior management and child-parent sessions.
- Explore ways to use TF-CBT with adult clients
NOTE: This course does not quality you as being certified in TF-CBT. It simply indicates that you completed a training on TF-CBT.
$9.00 for 90 days