This course is designed to teach clinicians and paraprofessionals

• Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders
  
• Motivation
  
• Goal Setting and Behavior Modification   
  
• Mindfulness, Serenity and Purposeful Action
  
• Physical/Biological Needs   
  
• Creating Safety
  
• Feelings, Emotions, Reactions
  
• Cognitive Interventions
  
• Coping Skills and Defense Mechanisms
  
• Problem Solving
  
• Decision making
  
• Planning for emergencies
  
• Relationships
  
• Assertiveness Training and Refusal Skills
  
• Enhancing social support networks
  
• Getting in Touch—Lessons Learned from Your Family of Origin
  
• Co-Dependency   
  
• Self-Esteem: Your Relationship with Yourself
  
• Boundaries   
  
• Putting it Together   
  

Based on the Book Journey to Recovery: A Comprehensive Guide to Recovery from Addiction and Mental Health Problems.

Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes LPC-MHSP, LMHC

Contact Hours: 6

Objectives

• Examine cultural and human factors which have been identified as contributing to the development of addictions
• Explore the definition of addiction in terms of both chemical and behavioral/process addictions
• Discuss the function of addictions and reasons for use
• Review the Jellenik curve as it relates to the predictable path of addiction development
• Discuss methods for assisting clients in writing complete autobiographies and methods for using them to further the client's recovery process
• Explore the consequences of addictive behaviors and mental health disorders
• Learn how to use motivational techniques including the decisional balance exercise to help engage clients in the treatment process.

Registration:  http://allceus.com

Contact Hours: 4

Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP,

Journey to Recovery: A Comprehensive Guide to Recovery from Addiction and Mental Health Issues. 

Objectives: 

Educate clinicians about the interplay between mental health and addiction issues

Identify solution focused tools to aid in recovery from co-occurring disorders

Develop motivational and solution focused group activities using the text 

Discuss addictions group counseling

Learn about practical, holistic interventions

Discuss how nutrition, sleep and exercise can impact mood and addiction recovery

Facilitate the development of an individualized treatment plan

Registration is available at: http://allceus.com  

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