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Essential Learning has
partnered with The Distance Learning Center for Addiction Studies (DLCAS), known as “the premier source for addictions information and
continuing education on the World Wide Web,” to provide a series of Addiction
Studies courses via the Premier Library. DLCAS is an internet based educational provider
that allows participants the opportunity of obtaining educational credits
toward state and/or national licensure or certification (either initial, basic
education credits for licensure or certification or continuing education
credits for relicensure or recertification). Founded in 1997 by Kevin
Scheel and Vic Shaw, DLCAS currently has both the largest and most diverse number of addiction
course offerings available for distance learning today.
About the Authors
Kevin
Scheel
Kevin Scheel is a Masters prepared chemical dependency counselor with more than twenty-eight (28) years experience in the field. He has served as an instructor at McLennan Community College and Baylor University in Waco, Texas, as a trainer and educational consultant with the Hazelden Foundation’s Addiction Counselor Training program in Dallas, Texas, and is currently the Director of Educational Services for the Distance Learning Center for Addiction Studies (DLCAS.com).
Kevin also served as Texas Coordinator for the Project for Addiction Counselor Training (PACT), a federally funded project that assisted more than 400 students become licensed chemical dependency counselors in Texas.
Kevin’s dynamic and personal presentation
style coupled with his exceptional knowledge of addictions make Kevin one of
the most skilled trainers and authors in the United States. He and his family
live in a suburban community near St. Paul, Minnesota.
Vic
Shaw
Vic Shaw is an author and trainer with thirty (30) years experience in the addictions field. His varied professional responsibilities have included serving as a faculty member in the Dallas County Community College District in Dallas, Texas; starting a thirty-bed hospital based addiction treatment center in Texas; working with addicted individuals as a vocational rehabilitation counselor; and maintaining a private counseling practice which focused on helping addicted persons and their family.
Vic is perhaps best know for his work in establishing large addiction counselor training programs in Texas, Florida, Mississippi and California and for his work with over six thousand (6,000) addiction counselor trainees. He presently serves as Director of Marketing for the Distance Learning Center for Addiction Studies (DLCAS.com).
Vic has unique training and expertise in the
area of test-taking skills. He makes his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico
where he spends his leisure time weaving Rio Grande style rugs and hiking
mountain trails.
Lowell
K. Jenkins, M.A.
Lowell K. Jenkins, M.A. is President of Jenkins Training Technologies in
Madison, Wisconsin which provides consultation, technical assistance, and
design services in the areas of human resource development and the learning
sciences. Lowell is an accomplished addiction counselor trainer,
certification/licensure consultation, and manager of alcohol and drug counselor
training activities for the past thirty years, both at the Wisconsin state
level and at the national level.
He has been an active participant in the development
of Wisconsin’s counselor certification standards since the mid 1970’s and
influential in the development of the present national credentialing standards
adopted by the ICRC. His long time service with the Wisconsin Bureau of
Substance Abuse Services has permitted him to manage multiple state wide
training systems, provide career consultation, develop and upgrade state
supported addiction counselor training curricula and develop academic linkages
with colleges and universities.
There are few individuals in the United
States with more knowledge
Timmen L. Cermak
Dr. Timmen L. Cermak is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Addiction Psychiatry. He is a leading expert in the field of addiction medicine, with numerous books, articles, and videos on the topics of co-dependency and adult children of alcoholics. He is currently in the private practice of psychiatry and addiction psychiatric at the Genesis Psychotherapy Center in San Francisco, California.
Karen Kelly
With over 25 years of experience in substance abuse treatment and criminal justice settings, Karen Kelly, MS, MAC, CRPS, CCS, has provided consultation, management, and oversight to a National Employee Assistance and Managed Mental Health Care firm, based in Atlanta, Ga. In addition, Karen is founder, and President of Circle of Recovery, Inc.
Karen is actively involved in providing ongoing consultation, training, and drug/alcohol education, as well as training in other areas of human services. She is currently an adjunct professor at Morris Brown College, in Atlanta, GA. She has developed a number of diverse substance abuse treatment, training, and educational programs. She holds a Masters of Science degree in Administration with a minor in Psychology from Central Michigan University, a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Park College, and two Associates of Science degree from The Community College of the Air Force, one in Nursing, the other in Social Services.
Karen currently holds certifications as a Nationally Certified Addictions Counselor Level II, Nationally Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist, Certified Clinical Supervisor, Certified Criminal Justice Specialist, and a Certified Risk Reduction Instructor. She is also a Nationally Certified Trainer/Instructor through NAADAC. Karen is presently a member of the National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), the Georgia Addictions Counselor Association, (GACA), and the American Counseling Association (ACA).
Her most recent projects include
participation on the National Addiction Technology Transfer Centers Curriculum
Committee and their development of Addiction Counseling Competencies: The
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes of Professional Practice. Other works include
but are not limited to the development of specific curriculum for The Georgia
Department of Corrections, and The Georgia Department of Human Resources,
Substance Abuse Section. She continues to serve as the Lead Trainer for
Georgia's entry level Addiction's Counselors Training Program, sponsored
through The Georgia Addictions Counselors' Association, training arm (PDI).
Terence T. Gorski
Terence T. Gorski is an internationally recognized expert on
substance abuse, mental health, violence, & crime. He is best
known for his contributions to relapse prevention, managing chemically
dependent offenders, and developing community-based teams for
managing the problems of alcohol, drugs, violence, and crime. He has
extensive experience working with employee assistance programs (EAP) and has
special expertise in working with emergency professionals including fire,
medical, and law enforcement. He is a prolific author and has published
numerous books and articles. He is also the founder of CENAPS®. Founded
in 1982, CENAPS is a private training and consultation firm
committed to providing the most advanced training in the chemical dependency
and behavioral health fields.
Craig Nakken
Craig M. Nakken, MSW, CCDP, LCSW, LMFT, is an author, lecturer,
trainer, and family therapist specializing in the treatment of addiction. With
over twenty years of working experience in the areas of addiction and recovery,
Craig brings his valuable knowledge and insight to you in this Distance
Learning Package. He presently is in private therapy practice in St. Paul,
Minnesota.
Jerry Spicer
Jerry Spicer has recently retired from his position at Hazelden to explore other treatment opportunities. He was appointed President of Hazelden in July 1992, after having been with Hazelden since 1978. While at Hazelden he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Hazelden, he served as Director of Evaluation and Research Coordination for the Alcoholism Foundation of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada and taught at Peninsula College, Port Angeles, WA. He holds a BA and MA in Sociology from the University of Wyoming and an MHA in Hospital and Health Services Administration from the University of Minnesota.
As an active professional in the chemical dependency field, he is a member of several professional organizations in health services administration and the mental health and chemical dependency fields. He is the author of over two dozen papers and monographs published in professional journals and the books Does Your Program Measure Up? and The EAP Solution.
Dennis C. Daley
Dennis C. Daley, M.S.W., is director of the
Center for Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Services and an associate
professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
Department of Psychiatry, at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in
Pittsburgh. Daley has been involved in managing and providing treatment
services for people with alcohol and other drug problems and dual disorders for
over two decades. He has written over 125 publications including journal
articles, books, clinical manuals, client workbooks, and recovery guides. Daley
has authored numerous Hazelden publications including Dual Disorders:
Counseling Clients with Chemical Dependency and Mental Illness; Celebrating
Small Victories; A Family Guide to Dual Disorders; Coping with Dual Disorders;
Preventing Relapse (workbook); Understanding Major Anxiety Disorders and
Addiction (workbook); Understanding Bipolar Disorder and Addiction (workbook);
Understanding Depression and Addiction (workbook); Understanding Personality
Problems and Addiction (workbook); and Understanding Schizophrenia and
Addiction (pamphlet and workbook). He teaches on these subjects throughout the
United States and other countries. Daley is also involved in several federally
funded research projects on treatment of cocaine addiction and treatment of
dual disorders. Daley authored the highly successful Living Sober I and Living
Sober II Interactive Videotape Series and the Promise of Recovery Educational
Videotape Series.
Allan
Zuckoff
Allan Zuckoff, M.A., is a clinical supervisor and co-director of training at the Center for Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Services, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is a trainer in Motivational Interviewing and is currently directing the training and supervision of therapists for federally funded studies of the application of the motivational approach to substance dependence and depression and to HIV risk-reduction. He has also been a supportive-expressive psychotherapist for a multi-site study of psychosocial treatments for cocaine addiction. Zuckoff has led workshops on a range of topics related to substance abuse and dual-disorders treatment, and he provides consultation on motivational interventions to a number of agencies. He is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at Duquesne University and an adjunct instructor at Seton Hill College in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
Carlton K.
Erickson
Carlton K. Erickson, Ph.D. is Parke-Davis
Centennial Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Head of the Addiction
Science Research and Education Center in the College of Pharmacy at the
University of Texas in Austin. He is an active researcher in the pharmacology
of drug dependency, and is interested in adult science education about new
research findings in addiction science. An articulate and entertaining speaker,
Dr. Erickson is broadly knowledgeable about the latest scientific findings in
this area. He is the author of over 150 scientific and professional articles,
plus numerous book chapters and newsletters.
Charlotte Chapman
Charlotte Chapman, LPC, has been in the
addictions field for twenty years. She has practiced as a counselor, supervisor
and program director. Charlotte has been teaching ethics for the past ten
years. She has published articles and courses on ethics for addiction
professionals and has served on state and national certification boards and
ethics committees. Charlotte is a licensed professional counselor, a licensed
substance abuse treatment provider, a certified addictions counselor and a
certified clinical supervisor in Virginia. She is currently the director of
training for the Mid-Atlantic Addiction Technology Transfer Center, Richmond,
VA.
Peter Bell
Peter Bell was co-founder and executive
director of The Institute on Black Chemical Abuse, located in Minneapolis, from
October 1975 to March 1990. Mr. Bell has served on the Board of Directors of
the Johnson Institute; the National Association of Children of Alcoholics; the
Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Advisory Board (ADAMHA); and the
Morehouse Medical School Cork Institute Advisory Board. He holds a B.A. in
Social Service Program Administration. As a founding member and first
president of the National Black Alcoholism Council, Bell was appointed by
former President Reagan to aid a White House Conference and a Drug-Free
America. He also was appointed by Congress to a National Commission on
Drug-Free Schools. Currently, Peter Bell is Vice-President in Charge of New
Ventures for Hazelden
Blanca
Sanchez-Navarro
Blanca Sanchez-Navarro, M.S., received her
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Loyola University of the South in New
Orleans, LA, and her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology in 1989 from St.
Mary's University in San Antonio, TX. Blanca has been employed at the Southwest
Texas State University Counseling Center for eleven years. Her primary role is
as a therapist but she is also an experienced presenter, providing programs and
workshops to students and staff on topics from diversity to stress management
and depression to violence in relationships. Blanca has also presented at
state, regional and national conferences and has been involved in the training
of peer educators on the SWT campus for many years. Blanca not only has a
special interest in chemical dependency issues, but those of diversity and
violence in our society.
Leslie R. Steve
Leslie
R. Steve MA, LADC, is a fourth year
doctoral student in the Counseling & Educational Psychology Department at
the University of Nevada, Reno. She plans to earn a Ph.D. in Counselor
Education and Supervision, specializing in addictions. She currently teaches an
undergraduate course on developmental issues and prevention strategies in
addictions. Leslie is the Native American Coordinator for the Mountain West
ATTC and CSAP's Western Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies
(Western CAPT). She is licensed alcohol and drug counselor and has spent the
past twelve years providing individual and family counseling and prevention
services to Native peoples in Northern Nevada, as well as conducting workshops
on Cultural Diversity, Family Wellness in Indian Country and Spirituality
and Recovery. Leslie is a member of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe in
Fallon, Nevada.
John T. Edwards,
PhD
Dr. Edwards earned his Ph.D. in Counseling
Psychology from the University of Georgia in 1977. He is an Approved Supervisor
in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and has
conducted and supervised family therapy for the past twenty (20) years.
He has served as director of counseling in a
family health center, clinical director of an inpatient family care program,
private practitioner in marriage and family therapy and co-founder of a
learning center for family therapy. Dr. Edwards has conducted numerous
training events in the United States and Canada.
He is author of the books Treating
Chemically Dependent Families: A Practical Systems Approach for Professionals
and Working With Families. He is currently a private trainer and
consultant living in Durham, North Carolina.
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Addiction Studies Basic Curriculum |
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Designed to
provide fundamental information for individuals interested in working with
the addicted population and for students seeking initial certification or
licensure as an addictions counselor in states that permit a portion or all
of the required education for certification to be earned through distance
learning. Also intended for mental
health professionals who want to become more knowledgeable in addiction
studies. Courses approved by NBCC and NAADAC for Continuing
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Overview |
Author |
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1. Theory and Practice of Addiction Counseling |
A newly revised and updated
15-hour overview course that
reviews the fundamental problems of addiction in society today and identifies
the various theories of addiction and treatment options available today. This
course includes a basic history of the various drugs of abuse. An
excellent course for both beginning counselors and any helping professional
seeking to work with the chemically dependent population. Cost: $225 |
Kevin
R. Scheel, MS, MAC, LMFT |
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2. Understanding the Addictive Process |
A 3-hour course that demonstrates the development and defines the
concept of addiction. This course examines addiction as a process, its three
stages, and the role of society and the family. Cost: $45 |
Craig
Nakken, MSW, CCDP, LCSW, LMFT |
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3. Pharmacology Update 2004 |
This 3-hour course provides updated information about new research and
treatment findings which relate to specific drugs of abuse as well as
emerging trends and new insights into drugs of abuse. This is an
excellent continuing education course that will help you stay current with
the drug knowledge that is so critical when working with substance-abusing
clients. Cost: $45 |
Kevin
R. Scheel, MS, MAC, LADC |
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4. Diagnosing and Treating Co-Dependence |
This 6-hour course focuses on a complete framework for understanding
co-dependence - designed to interface directly with accepted
psychiatric/psychological concepts, language, and diagnostic systems.
It presents clear diagnostic criteria and illustrates them with
examples. Cost:
$90 |
Timmen
L. Cermak, MD |
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5. The Minnesota Model: The Evolution of the
Multidisciplinary Approach to Addiction Recovery |
This 6-hour course focuses on the development of the Minnesota Model -
a unique blend of behavioral science and AA principles that forms an
effective, humane way to treat alcoholism. Cost: $90 |
Jerry
Spicer, BA, MA, MHA |
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6. Addiction: A Biopsychosocial Model |
A 3- hour course designed to introduce clinicians to Terence Gorksi’s
understanding of the Biopsychosocial Model of the nature of addictions. Cost: $45 |
Terence
T. Gorski |
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7. Basic Ethics for Addiction Professionals |
This 12-hour
course will provide counselors and other professionals in the substance abuse
treatment field with an understanding of the Code of Ethics of the National
Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). In working with
clients, colleagues, and agencies, there are events that occur which may not
be covered in this code. The NAADAC Code of Ethics is a general guideline for
professional behavior; this course will also provide information for readers
about general ethical principles and ethical decision making. Cost:
$180 |
Kevin
R. Scheel, MS, MAC, LMFT |
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8. Confidentiality
Requirements for AOD Professionals |
This 9-hour course provides detailed information about confidentiality
requirements for alcohol and other drug professionals. Covers
information about the Code of Federal Regulations: 42 C.F.R. Part 2, as well
as new HIPAA standards. Meets and exceeds the confidentiality
requirements currently in place for many state credentialing boards. Cost: $135 |
Kevin
R. Scheel, MS, MAC, LMFT |
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9.
Counseling Functions: Basic Counseling Information - Individual Counseling
Skills |
A 15-hour course that provides introductory information on the core
function of counseling, specifically individual counseling skills. This
course presents an overview of the eight basic communication skills used by
all counselors in the function of individual, group, and family
counseling. It includes an overview of the therapeutic approaches
typically utilized in substance abuse counseling, and presents a look at the
variety of treatment offerings used in the field today. This course is
part of our basic training series, designed to provide the core hour needed
for initial credentialing. Cost: $225 |
Kevin
R. Scheel, MS, MAC, LMFT |
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Counseling Functions: Basic Counseling Information - Group Counseling Skills |
A 12-hour course that provides introductory information on the core
function of counseling, specifically group counseling skills. This
course will give the student an opportunity to explore some basic group work
theory and to apply this theory to working with substance abusers in both
outpatient and inpatient settings. The first section of this course
provides an overview of general group work theory and the second section
explores the application of group work theory to practice in outpatient and
inpatient settings. Cost: $180 |
Vic
Shaw, M.Th. |
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11. Working
with Families: |
This 15-hour course focuses on the skills and techniques of offering
family counseling services. This course is the result of Dr. Edward's
25 years as a family professional. It will provide you an in-depth look
at the skills and strategies needed to offer systems-based services. An
excellent course for both beginning and seasoned counselors alike. Cost: $225 |
John
T. Edwards, PhD |
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12. Case Management |
A 12-hour course that provides information about the functions of
case management and referral. This course presents an overview of case
management and referral for substance abuse treatment providers. Though they
may not refer to it by this name, many providers have been using case management
for years. What studies support is also proven every day in the field -
substance abusers have better treatment outcomes if their other problems are
addressed at the same time as their primary treatment for substance
abuse. Cost: $180 |
Kevin
R. Scheel, MS, MAC, LMFT |
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13.
Screening & Patient Placement for the Treatment of Substance Use
Disorders |
This 15-hour course focuses on the skills and techniques of screening
and patient placement services. It includes a look at a number of
screening tools and instruments. An excellent course for both beginning
and seasoned counselors alike. Cost: $225 |
Lowell
Jenkins, MA |
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Multicultural Counseling - The New Paradigm for Substance Abuse Professionals |
A 3-hour course that looks at knowledge and information regarding
cultural needs of clients in treatment and recovery programming. Cost: $45 |
Karen
Kelly |
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Relapse Prevention Services |
A 3- hour course that examines the issue of relapse and identifies
approaches to helping clients identify high-risk areas in the recovery
process. This course will take the trainee through the issues and needs for
relapse prevention in the treatment of chemical dependency, examining the
major approaches currently in practice, and increasing awareness of the
critical needs that relapse prevention plans play in long-term recovery. Cost: $45 |
Vic
Shaw, M.Th. |
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HIV/AIDS and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases |
A 3
hour course that provides the most current information regarding HIV/AIDS
and other sexually transmitted diseases. Many certifying bodies require
coursework in this area to satisfy both basic and recertification/relicensure
requirements. This course will provide you with basic HIV/AIDS information as
well as information on the major sexually transmitted diseases that impact
many clients in the drug/alcohol treatment field. Cost:
$45 |
Kevin
R. Scheel, MS, MAC, LMFT |
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Treating HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse |
This 6-hour
course will provide you with information on treatment and recovery issues as
they relate to HIV and AIDS infected substance abusers. This course is the
second in a series of courses designed to assist clinicians in keeping
abreast of the latest developments in this important treatment area. Cost:
$90 |
Kevin
R. Scheel, MS, MAC, LMFT |
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18. Hepatitis C -
Information for Counselors |
A 3- hour course that provides the most current information
regarding Hepatitis C. Many certifying bodies require coursework in
this area to satisfy both basic and recertification/relicensure requirements. Cost: $45 |
Kevin
R. Scheel, MS, MAC, LMFT |
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19. Dual Disorders: Identification and Treatment for
SA Professionals |
A 12- hour course that provides in-depth knowledge on issues
related to dual diagnosis. This course provided a detailed look at the general
treatment needs related to dual disorders, with specific information about
pharmacological management issues. It also provides detailed
information about the more prevalent disorders that are seen in chemically
dependent populations, including specific diagnostic and treatment
considerations for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders,
and psychotic disorders. Cost: $180 |
Kevin
R. Scheel, MS, MAC, LMFT |
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20. Treatment Planning Guidelines for Substance
Abuse Professionals |
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Addiction
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The Advanced Curriculum is intended to provide continuing education for clinicians who want to further their knowledge in addiction studies. Course work is designed to address re-licensure and /or re-certification requirements in states that permit continuing education through distance learning. Courses
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Overview |
Author |
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Clinical Applications of Motivational Strategies |
A 3-hour course designed to review a variety of practical clinical
strategies and treatment system interventions that can help improve
compliance among clients with substance abuse or dual disorders. This
course is based on the original work “Improving Treatment Compliance . . .
. Counseling & Systems Strategies for Substance Abuse and Dual Disorder”
published by Hazelden Information and Educational Services. Cost: $45 |
Dennis
C. Daley and Allan Zuckoff |
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Improving Treatment Compliance; Counseling and Systems Strategies for
Substance Abuse and Dual Disorders |
A 3-hour
course designed to help clinicians and treatment agencies better understand
and address the problem of poor compliance among clients who have substance
abuse disorders, including those with dual disorders. This course is
the first of two courses based on the original work “Improving Treatment
Compliance . . . Counseling & Systems Strategies for Substance Abuse and
Dual Disorder” published by Hazelden Information and Educational
Services. Cost:
$45 |
Craig
Nakken, MSW, CCDP, LCSW, LMFT |
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The Neurobiology of Addiction |
A 3-hour course intended to provide need-to-know information about
current neurobiological research findings that are of critical importance to
all addiction professionals. It is an original course based on
information from the field of addiction research, as well as the publication
“Your Brain on Drugs” copyright 1997 by Hazelden Foundation, and “Drugs, The Brain, and Behavior,”
copyright 1998 by Haworth Medical Press Cost: $45 |
Carlton
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Ethical Practice for Counseling Professionals |
This 3-hour course will provide information on ethical theories,
ethical principles and decision-making. Participants will learn how to apply
this information to their practice whether in psychology, counseling, social
work or other areas of client treatment. Links to other resources regarding
ethics and healthcare issues are available throughout the
course. A reference section can be found at the end of the course for
further reading Cost: $45 |
Charlotte
Chapman, LPC |
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5. Chemical Dependency and the African American |
A 6-hour course intended to provide need-to-know information about
counseling strategies and issues for working with African American
populations. Based on a book by the same name, first published by
Hazelden in 1990. Cost: $90 |
Peter
Bell |
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6. Working
with the Hispanic Population |
A 3-hour that will provide insight and an overview to the needs and
issues when working with the Hispanic Population. Cost: $45 |
Blanca
Sanchez-Navarro, MS |
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7. Native American Prevention |
A 6-hour course that examines the American Indians/Alaska Natives
population, looking specifically at the problems of substance abuse and the
needs for prevention services within this population. Cost: $90 |
Leslie
R. Steve, MA, LADC |
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Treating Chemically Dependent Families Part 1: Principles of the Family Systems Approach
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This two part, 6-hour, series focuses on how to do
therapy with families in which at least one member is dependent on alcohol or
other drugs. It presents approaches and methods for therapists to use
in organizing their therapy with chemically dependent families, makes
suggestions for treatment strategies, and offers specific, systems-based
techniques. This is a clinical guidebook for working with CD families
in the early stages of recover from the disease. Cost:
Part 1 - $45; Part 2 - $45 |
John
T. Edwards, PhD |
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