Course Code: REL-BHC-0-ICODAPC
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Recall ways to modify motivational enhancement strategies when working with individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and co-occurring substance use disorders.
Indicate how to use cognitive-behavioral approaches to treat individuals with both mood disorders and substance use disorders.
Discuss evidence-based interventions to treat individuals with both posttraumatic stress disorder and co-occurring substance use disorder.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Treating Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
Patterns of Substance Use
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Substance Use
Modifying Motivational Enhancement Strategies
Microskill Modifications
Altering MI Strategies
Review
Summary
Section 3: Treating Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Mood Disorders
Patterns of Substance Use
Mood Symptoms and Substance Use
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Mood Disorders with Co-Occurring SUD
Behavioral Activation with Paige
Integrated Group Therapy
Review
Summary
Section 4: Treating Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Patterns of Use
PTSD Symptoms and Substance Use
Modifying Trauma-Focused Interventions
Non-Exposure-Based Treatment
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Jennifer Niles, LCSW, LCAS, CCS-I
Jennifer received her Bachelor’s degrees in Social Work and Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Master’s degree in Social Work with a Certificate in Substance Abuse Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has over 13 years of experience providing psychotherapy, counseling, and case management to a variety of populations. Her experiences and clinical interests are centered around addiction treatment, harm reduction, severe mental health conditions, psychosis, LGBTQ+ issues, gender diversity, integrated care, and clinical supervision.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced level Social Workers; Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.