Trauma Informed Care for Diverse Populations Virtual Classroom May 29-30

Description This course will introduce professionals to the concept of trauma informed care. Professionals will also increase their awareness on how trauma impacts functioning. You can expect ways traditional treatment can increase the sense of safety. Also, you will learn how to incorporate trauma-informed practices into substance use disorder treatment with diverse populations (military veterans, […]

$170

Clinical Supervision II Virtual Classroom May 29-30

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

Principles of Addiction Treatment Virtual Classroom June 4-6

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

Treating Diverse Populations Virtual Classroom June 5-6

Description Addiction counselors work to improve people’s lives by identifying and treating the effects of substance abuse disorders. Addiction counselors may work with people from the general public or they may specialize in specific populations, such as gender specific, persons involved in the criminal justice system, families, LGBTQIA, veterans and the opioid overuse epidemic. This […]

$170

Pharmacology I Virtual Classroom June 12-13

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

Advanced Models in Addiction Treatment Virtual Classroom June 12-13

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

Sandplay Therapy I Virtual Classroom June 12, 13, 26, & 27

The Colorado School for Family Therapy is approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board. The School maintains responsibility for the program. The School is also approved for veteran’s benefits by the Colorado State Approving Agency. The School offers weekend classes to complete the Sandplay Therapy Certificate requirements. Students […]

$600

Advanced Motivational Interviewing Virtual Classroom June 19-20

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 Case Conceptualization (Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning) Virtual Classroom June 19-20

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

Group Counseling Skills Virtual Classroom June 25-27

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

Clinical Supervision I Virtual Classroom June 25-27

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 […]

$225

LPC Supervisor Course Virtual Classroom June 26th

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