Advanced Motivational Interviewing Virtual Classroom November 6 & 7

Description Prereq: Motivational Interviewing, This two‐day class of skill development in Advanced Motivational Interviewing will initially offer a brief review of the fundamental spirit, processes and skills of MI, and then focus intensively on clinical skills development. The training is designed to assist the counselor to develop and practice skills to assist clients to identify […]

$170

Advanced Professional & Ethical Practice Virtual Classroom November 6 & 7

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 […]

$170

Day 1-Effects of DV & Child Abuse on Children, Adults & Families Nov. 13

DAY 1-Child Abuse Virtual 12 Contact Hour /Two Day Class from 8:30am- 3:30pm (with an hour lunch break) on Saturday Nov 13 and Sunday Nov 14 for only $150.00 each day.   On June 22, 2021 Governor Polis signed HB21-1228 into law. The legislation requires that effective January 1, 2022 Child and Family Investigators receive […]

$150

Infectious Diseases in Addiction Counseling Virtual Classroom November 13 & 14

Description: Drug and alcohol abuse and infectious diseases go hand in hand. Anyone who is abusing drugs is at higher risk for contracting and spreading infectious diseases. Understanding the diseases that might affect clients who are addicted to alcohol and other substances is a cornerstone of addiction counseling. This class will help prepare addiction professionals […]

$170

Day 2-Effects of DV & Child Abuse on Children, Adults & Families Nov. 14

DAY 2-Domestic Violence Virtual 12 Contact Hour /Two Day Class from 8:30am- 3:30pm (with an hour lunch break) on Saturday Nov 13 and Sunday Nov 14 for only $150.00 each day.   On June 22, 2021 Governor Polis signed HB21-1228 into law. The legislation requires that effective January 1, 2022 Child and Family Investigators receive […]

$150

Addiction Counseling Skills Virtual Classroom November 19-21

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. […]

$225

Group Counseling Skills Virtual Classroom November 19-21

Description 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 provides positive […]

$225

Pharmacology I Virtual Classroom November 20-21

Description:  Training in pharmacology is a cornerstone of addiction counseling and a major part of what differentiates the professional field of addiction counseling from other mental health disciplines. This class will provide a solid base of knowledge about the drugs of abuse including what is happening in human physiology and behaviors. Time/Duration: Virtual Classroom meets online […]

$170

Co-Occurring Disorders Virtual Classroom November 20 & 21

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 […]

$170

NCE/LPC Exam Prep Virtual Classroom November 20 & 21

Topics covered include: • The eight cognate areas (and one hidden area) that make up the LPC/NCE Exam • The way the cognate areas are divided in the exam content. • The four types of answers to the questions in the LPC/NCE Exam. • Test-taking tips and advice on passing the LPC/NCE Exam. • Sample […]

$200

Motivational Interviewing Virtual Classroom December 3, 4, & 5

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 […]

$225

Advanced Pharmacology Virtual Classroom December 4 & 5

Description: This class will elaborate on the physiology and behaviors of substance use. Through short films and class discussions, you will learn about Neuroscience and how substances have an effect in the growing brain. Time/Duration: Virtual Classroom meets online via Zoom or Google Meet from 8:30 – 4:00 (14 hours) for 2 consecutive days. Students will […]

$170