Pharmacology I Virtual Classroom February 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

Addiction Counseling Skills- Virtual Classroom Course: February 26-28

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. This is a virtual classroom where students will do some individual study and zoom educational lectures. This course is 3 […]

$225

Clinical Supervision II Virtual Classroom February 27-28

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

NAADAC Exam Prep Class Virtual Classroom February 27-28

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 […]

$200

Infectious Disease in Addiction Treatment Virtual Classroom March 6-7

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

Co-Occurring Disorders Virtual Classroom March 6-7

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

Professional Ethics II Virtual Classroom March 6-7

Description: Prereq: Ehics 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, to include boundary crossings and boundary violations. Dual relationships will be discussed within the context of clinical integrity and effectiveness. This class […]

$170

Motivational Interviewing Virtual Classroom March 12-14

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 Motivational Interviewing Virtual Classroom March 13-14

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

LPC/NCE Exam Preparation Virtual Classroom March 13-14

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

Clinical Supervision I Virtual Classroom March 19-21

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

Client Record Management Virtual Classroom March 20-21

Description: This class is designed to provide the counselor with an understanding of the clinical record and the continuum of client care that the record documents and tracks. It emphasizes the importance of the confidentiality of the client record and includes releases of information, mandatory disclosure, and informed consent among others.  The class presents screening, […]

$170