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 […]
Description: In this course, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) will be explored as a treatment approach that has gained widespread application in the treatment of addictions and mental health disorders. CBT is […]
Ethical Practice in Addiction Treatment (14 hrs) (aka Professional Ethics I: Ethics and Jurisprudence) This training will focus on professional and ethical issues specific to the practice of addiction counseling […]
Virtual Classroom: Only students enrolled in or graduated from a graduate mental health program are eligible to receive APT CE hours. Clinical supervision is provided for supervisees to reach eligibility […]
Music Therapy is a specialized field that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages. It is an evidence-based practice that can be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Only students enrolled in or graduated from a graduate mental health program are eligible to receive APT CE hours. Clinical supervision is provided for supervisees to reach eligibility for Registered […]
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 […]
Description: This course will provide a basic foundation for understanding how cultural competence, awareness, and sensitivity can improve the quality of care and increase positive outcomes in treatment. The students […]