Advanced Treatment Models April 27-28, 2024

Description This class is designed to provide an overview of the specialized models of counseling for behavioral health environment that provide services to co-occurring mental health and addiction interventions. The purpose of this class is to provide information and instruction into those advanced models so that clinical supervisors will have the basic knowledge required to […]

$175.00

Case Conceptualization & Documentation April 27-28, 2024

Description: Virtual Classroom Client motivation and commitment to treatment begins with the assessment and diagnostic phase that typically occurs at intake. This course will consider the differences between screening and assessment and the use of assessment instruments. The class will educate the students about components of the clinical assessment such as a biopsychosocial interview, assessing […]

$175.00

Substance Use and Trauma Informed Care “It’s not the bottle, it’s the brain.”

Substance Use and Trauma Informed Care “It’s not the bottle, it’s the brain.” Presented by: Dr Nevalon Mitchell, Jr.                                                                        Dr Reo Leslie, Jr. The President and CEO of The NMJ Ministries                                  Director of the Colorado School for Family Therapy […]

$100.00

Clinical Supervision I May 3-5, 2024

Description Clinical supervision is the process by which the clinical practice provided by the counselor is evaluated and either modified or approved by the supervisor, providing a bridge between the classroom and the clinical work. Clinical supervision is a central organizing activity that integrates the program mission, goals and treatment philosophy with clinical theory and […]

$230.00

Motivational Interviewing May 10-12, 2024

Description: Prereq: Addiction Counseling Skills “Motivational interviewing is a client‐centered collaborative style of conversation designed to strengthen a person’s motivation for and commitment to change. MI is counselor‐guided in that the counselor is skilled at managing ambivalence, eliciting change‐talk and honoring the client’s autonomy about taking the next step toward a commonly agreed-upon goal” (Miller […]

$230.00

Trauma & Abuse Play Therapy/Art Therapy May 11, 12, 25, & 26, 2024

This is a four-day class focusing on Trauma and Abuse. This certificate program integrates, play therapy, art therapy, dance, movement, and other creative approaches. At the School, students will learn to do play therapy with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Five (5) classes are required for the certificate. A qualified play therapist is able to […]

$700.00

Principles of Addiction Treatment May 17-19, 2024

Description: This class presents models of addiction, defines addiction treatment, presents the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) principles of effective treatment, outlines various types of addiction treatment and the use of evidence ­based treatment approaches, the competencies required of an addiction counselor and professional readiness for addiction counselors. It also covers addiction counselor credentialing […]

$230.00

Addiction Counselor Examination Prep Course May 18-19, 2024

The instructor will discuss NAADAC exam components such as brain science, pharmacology, legal and ethical issues, assessment tools, counseling theories, and counseling skills and administer sample exam questions as part of the 2 days of education. CEU’s: 14 hours of Professional Development credit for DORA licensure/certification renewal are available from the Colorado School for Family […]

$250.00

Advanced Professional & Ethical Practice May 18-19, 2024

Description: Prereq: Ethics I-This class will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of ethical and risk management issues related to addiction treatment services with a special emphasis on professional conduct and professional boundaries, including boundary crossings and boundary violations. Dual relationships will be discussed within the context of clinical integrity and effectiveness. This class will […]

$175.00

Co-Occurring Disorders May 18-19, 2024

Description: The class will address clinical assessment, treatment philosophy, strategies, and guidelines to provide integrated treatment with co-occurring disorders.  It will include an introduction to the diagnostic criteria for the mental disorders most often seen with substance use disorders.  The essential values, attitudes, and competencies of the counselor working with this population are discussed. Evidence-based […]

$175.00

Group Counseling Skills May 24-26, 2024

Group Counseling Skills Group therapy is a powerful tool in delivering addiction treatment services. Groups have many therapeutic elements and effects that draw people into the culture of recovery. Groups provide useful information, allow one or two therapists, depending on group size, to facilitate the group process which helps a number of clients simultaneously, and […]

$230.00

Addiction Counseling Skills May 31-June 2, 2024

Description: This class provides a framework for working with clients with substance misuse and abuse. The goal is to teach the counseling skills needed to help clients process their information and move toward the change process. Time/Duration: Virtual Classroom meets online via Zoom or Google Meet from 8:30 – 4:00 (21- hours) for 3 consecutive days. […]

$230.00