Principles of Addiction Treatment Virtual Classroom Sep 8, 9, 10

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 […]

$225

Clinical Supervision II Virtual Classroom September 11 & 12

Description (Prerequisites are Advanced Motivational Interviewing & Clinical Supervision I) Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based tool used intentionally along the entire continuum of care from prevention through recovery, in the work of substance use and process addictions. The key to supporting the consistent use of the Motivational Interviewing (MI) model in counseling and service […]

$170

Group Counseling Skills Virtual Classroom September 17, 18, & 19

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

Co-Occurring Disorders Virtual Classroom September 18 & 19

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

Addiction Counseling Skills Virtual Classroom September 24-26, 2021

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

LPC Supervisor Course Virtual Classroom September 25

On September 25, 2020, the LPC Examiners passed a Rule requiring that after September 1, 2021, in order to provide clinical supervision for LPC licensure all Licensed Professional Counselors must complete a minimum of six clock-hours of clinical supervision training that includes all of the following content areas: (a) Role and functions of clinical supervisors; […]

$125

Advanced Models in Addiction Treatment Virtual Classroom Sept 25 & 26

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 […]

$170

Advanced Case Conceptualization Virtual Classroom September 25 & 26

Description: 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 risk for […]

$170

Infectious Diseases Virtual Classroom September 25 & 26

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

Motivational Interviewing Virtual Classroom October 1, 2, & 3

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

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Virtual Classroom October 2 & 3

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 structured, goal-oriented, and focused on the immediate problems faced by substance abusers entering treatment who are struggling to control their substance use. Participants in this […]

$170

Certificate in Clinical Supervision Virtual Class October 9 & 10

Description: The virtual class will be taught over 3 weekends, both Saturday and Sunday,  from 8:30 am- 3:30 pm, equalling 6 days total. Homework will be part of the instruction. Students that have taken the School's LPC Supervisor Class will be credited financially and with contact hours for this course. The School also provides supervision […]

$200