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Substance Abuse Consulting

 

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1. Enhanced Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse Treatment -This course provides a comprehensive overview of studies, research, and dynamics related to Substance Abuse Counseling and Motivation. Students study many facets of Substance Abuse Counseling, as well as major theories, process models, cultural issues, and other related content regarding motivation. Specifically this course reviewed enhancing motivation for change in substance abuse treatment.  Progression in the course follows motivating the client to succeed in treatment. This course provides for scientific inquiry into substance abuse counseling and motivational techniques and theories. Key chapters focus on the theory Motivational Interviewing (MI), the use of MI and Interventions, the 5 stages of MI change, and several tests and measures for screening and Assessment are appendixed. Upon successful completion of this course, students earn 25 hours of continuing education contact hours toward Fellowship status recertification. Course Code: SA 600. Course Cost: $125.00
   
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2. Counselor Competencies - In 1998, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment published Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice It was Developed by the National Curriculum Committee of the Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network, The volume identifies 123 competencies that are essential to the effective practice of counseling for psychoactive substance use disorders. It also presents the knowledge, skills, and attitudes counselors need to become fully proficient in each competency. It has been widely distributed by SAMHSA’s Public Engagement Platform and has become a benchmark by which curricula are developed and educational programs and professional standards are measured for the field of substance abuse treatment in the United States. In addition, it has been translated into several languages. Updated volume have not be issued, instead most states have adopted the standards and published their own guidelines and requirements for certification in their own states based upon the national standard presented here. A review of many states adoptions of the competencies are provided. Upon successful completion of this course, students earn 25 hours of continuing education contact hours toward Fellowship status recertification. Course Code: SA 605. Course Cost: $125.00
   
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