Distance Learning ~ Psycho Therapy ~ Vocational Counseling

Course Descriptions

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE           15 hours $75.00 ORDER FORM

This course examines the relationship between substance abuse and domestic violence. A broad area of topics will contribute to highlighting the problems facing clinicians dealing with this population, as well as offering sound treatment and referral recommendations for clients.

OBJECTIVES: Counselor will: understand the role of society in defining the problem of domestic violence; understand the definition of domestic violence; recall the characteristics of a survivor of domestic violence; recall the characteristics of a domestic violence batterer; acquire skills necessary to plan treatment for the substance abuse client; state the role of anger in the clinical profile of the batterer; identify the group typologies of the batterer; understand the Deluth Model; identify screening methods for survivors and batterers.

VOCATIONAL COUNSELING COURSE FOR ADDICTION COUNSELORS            15 hours $75.00 ORDER FORM

Substance abuse professionals to assist clients in becoming gainfully employed - developing and actualizing their goals.

OBJECTIVES: Counselor will learn to identify appropriate vocational goals and assist clients in achieving goals through job

seeking skills, counseling and job goals counseling.

DUAL DIAGNOSIS: PERSONALITY DISORDERS                15 hours $75.00 ORDER FORM

This descriptive course provides the addiction counselor useful clinical and practical information specific to the personality disordered client. Suggestions for individual and group therapy accompany diagnostic indicators for each of the disorders.

OBJECTIVE: Counselor will: recall the major diagnostic features of the personality disorders; differentiate between personality disorders, traits and types; understand the classification system for personality disorders; describe the style of individual counseling specific to personality disorders; recall the treatment modalities most effective for each of the personality disordered addicted client; identify precautions and indications for the use of medications with this population.

GROUP COUNSELING               20 hours $99.00 (includes book) ORDER FORM

The American Mental Health Counselor's Association is proud to announce the latest addition to it's line of fine publications: The Group Counseling Handbook: A Practical Guide To Establishing, Marketing & Conducting Group Therapy.
Authors Christopher Seavey & Theresa Finer provide a valuable and practical resource for counselors working with group therapy. Focusing on the practical/business side of group work, the authors provide advise in organization, administration, billing, time management, marketing and other practical management issues.

The Group Counseling Handbook includes advise, sample forms, information on insurance matters as they relate to group therapy and discussion of issues involved in working with a wide variety of group types.
 

MENTAL STATUS ASSESSMENT IN ADDICTION SETTINGS                   8 hours $40.00 ORDER FORM

This course will provide both didactic information as well as the opportunity to better understand the concepts and ingredients of a mental status assessment. The training can be of use in developing skills to better assess the mental status of a client, and making appropriate referrals and consultations when indicated.

OBJECTIVE: Counselor will: recall the essential components of a mental status assessment; identify situations that may warrant a psychiatric evaluation; understand implications for chemically dependent clients and the mental status assessment; acquire skills necessary to understand a Mental Status Exam.

HEALTH ISSUES FOR ADDICTION SETTING EMPLOYEES                  8 hours $40.00 ORDER FORM

This course addresses changes in the addicted client profile and the necessity for all addiction setting employees to he more aware of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), tuberculosis (TB), and other related health issues when counseling high risk clients.

OBJECTIVE: Counselor will: heighten understanding of communicable diseases and their implications in addiction settings; gain knowledge about preventative measures for the spread of STDS; differentiate between the different types of hepatitis; understand the proper use of condoms for client education; recognize symptoms associated with tuberculosis for client education.
(Not approved in NE or NM)

UNDERSTANDING WITHDRAWAL & DETOXIFICATION              8 hours $40.00 ORDER FORM

This training presents a detailed examination of concepts and terms, specific withdrawal syndromes, detoxification protocols, and implications for addiction professionals. It includes alcohol, benzodiazepine and heroin detoxification, and withdrawal presentations.

OBJECTIVE: Counselor will: recall the major risks associated with withdrawal syndromes; understand the difference between the various types of withdrawal syndromes; identify important assessment considerations specific to detoxification and withdrawal; recognize high risk combinations of drugs and alcohol.

DRUGS OF ABUSE           8 hours $40.00 ORDER FORM
This course presents detailed examination of the various drugs of abuse, including cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants, opiates, PCP, rohypnol, ketamine hydrochloride, and others. Modes of use, mechanisms of action, and risks are presented for each drug.

OBJECTIVE: Counselor will recall the mechanism of action for the major drugs of abuse; identify the methods of use for common drugs of abuse; recognize the physiological effect caused by common drugs of abuse; understand common street names for frequently abused drugs.

DEFENSE MECHANISMS AND COPING STRATEGIES IN COUNSELING          6 hours $30.00 ORDER FORM

The focus of this training will examine conscious coping strategies and unconscious defense mechanisms as responses to client stress, and their implications in the counseling process. The training will assist professional counselors in the identification of specific maladaptive defense mechanisms, as well as distinguishing healthy coping behaviors exhibited by clients.

OBJECTIVE: Counselor will: recall common coping skills and defense mechanisms and their definitions; cite case examples illustrating common defense mechanisms and coping behaviors; recognize the difference between coping strategies and defense mechanisms; understand the basics of analytical theory.

ADDICTION BASE TREATMENT PLANNING               6 hours $30.00 ORDER FORM

This training provides both didactic information as well as the opportunity to construct treatment plans that reflect congruency and thoroughness with content. Students will identify differences between clinically driven and program models and understand the essential components of a treatment plan.

OBJECTIVE: Counselor will: understand the changing profile of treatment planning; identify differences between clinically driven and program models; define the essential components of a treatment plan; acquire skills necessary to produce a comprehensive treatment plan.

ETHICS TRAINING           6 hours $30.00 ORDER FORM

 Students will identify appropriate responses to moral and ethical dilemmas; .understand the concept of dual relationship.

OBJECTIVE: Counselor will: comprehend the role of confidentiality with ethics; identify common unethical behaviors occurring with addiction professionals; develop appropriate responses to moral or ethical dilemmas; under- stand the concept of dual relationships and implications for counselors; recognize situations that constitute a duty to warn.

HIV/AIDS TRAINING        6 hours $30.00 ORDER FORM

This course provides a thorough review of current literature regarding the HIV and AIDS syndrome/complex.             Counselors will recognize signs, symptoms, and important prevention issues that can be helpful in counseling the HIV infected client.

OBJECTIVE: Counselors will: describe the course and progression of HIV/AlDs; identify the major signs and symptoms of AIDS infection; understand preventative measures for the spread of HIV; recall the meaning of common terms and concepts associated with HIV/AIDS; acquire knowledge useful to clinical practice and patient/family education. (Not approved in NE or NM)

DUAL DIAGNOSIS-ASSESSMENT ISSUES            6 hours $30.00 ORDER FORM

This training focuses on themes and issue that warrant dual diagnosis treatment and the student is introduced to various paradigms of treatment approaches for the psychiatrically ill and addicted client.

OBJECTIVE: Counselor will: understand major philosophical and treatment issues of dual diagnosis; recall similarities and differences between addiction and psychiatric delivery systems; understand the case management model versus the individual responsibility model for patient management; demonstrate       understanding of the three dual disorder treatment models; acquire skills necessary to enhance their assessment process.

PASTORAL COUNSELING WITH ADDICTION CLIENTS            30 hours $150.00 ORDER FORM

This training will focus on enhancing the skills of Pastoral Counselor in providing service to clients with additions and substance abuse.

OBJECTIVE: Understand the addiction cycle and acquired skills to assist clients in their recovery with emphasis on the spiritual aspect of recovery.

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CAP - CAC - MAC - NCAC - NCC - LMHC - LPC

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