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- Objectives
- Review the concept of self-esteem
- Discuss the importance of self esteem
- Identify some of the causes of poor self-esteem
- Review the activities in "The Self-Esteem Companion” and discuss how this book can be integrated into group therapy settings
$6.00 for 90 days - Objectives
- Explore gender differences in the initiation, use and relapse phases of addiction
- Identify potential biological/gender differences that need to be addressed in a thorough relapse prevention plan
- Explore social or cultural issues affecting individuals
$6.00 for 30 days Objectives:
- Explore the principle theory of the socioecological model
- Examine the individual-family-community-societal levels of the model
- Discuss how factors from one or multiple areas of the model reciprocally interact
- Explain the development of co-occurring disorders through the socioecological lens
$3.00 for 90 daysObjectives
- Introduction to Bronfenbrenner’s Socioecological Model
- Risk factors for addiction and mental health issues
- Ways to mitigate risk
- Protective factors for addiction and mental health issues
- Ways to enhance protection
Based on Counselor Toolbox Episode 176 Sociological Approach to Risk and Resilience
$6.00 for 90 daysObjectives
- Define stigma and discrimination
- Explore the protections under the ADA
- List several ways our consumers are stigmatized or discriminated against
- Identify ways to fight discrimination
$6.00 for 90 days- Objectives
- Explore group counseling methods and skills
- Identify the five models of group therapy currently used in substance abuse treatment and the three other types of groups that can be integrated into the five models
- Differentiate between 12-step self-help groups and interpersonal process groups
- Identify at least 10 advantages of group treatment
- Identify the three modifications that need to be made to group treatment in order to improve its effectiveness in substance abuse settings
- Discuss how the client's stage of readiness for change affects the types of groups he or she will be in
- Describe the characteristics of each of the five group models used in substance abuse treatment
- Effectively match clients with appropriate groups
- Accurately assess client readiness for group primary placement considerations
- Identify as six dimensions assess for the ASAM patient placement criteria
- Identify the six levels of treatment identified by the ASAM patient placement criteria that
- Identify the three other criteria we should be considered when determining the patient's appropriateness for group therapy
- Identify the difference between culture, cultural knowledge, cultural awareness, and cultural competence
- Understand the components of the diversity wheel
- Identify strategies for handling issues that arise when group norms and cultural values conflict
- Identify the six guidelines for clinicians on the evaluating bias and prejudice
- Identify for techniques that can be helpful in providing substance abuse treatment to a culturally diverse groups
- Identify six guidelines for preparing the group for a new member from a racial or ethnic minority
- Discuss the benefits of fixed and revolving membership groups
- Identify the most effective ways to prepare client for participation in groups is that
- Be familiar with the recommended issues to discuss in pre-group interviews
- Discuss ways for increasing retention in groups
- Identify specific group tasks appropriate for each phase of the group
- Discuss how to convert conflict and resistance in the positive energy that powers the group's
- Explain how to deal with disruptive group members
- Explain how to cool down runaway affect or turn a crisis into an opportunity
- Identify six of the most common errors the group leaders make
- Describe four types of training that are recommended for group therapists
$60.00 for 90 days - Objectives
- Describe the effects alcohol and drug usage can have on the HIV and AIDS disease process in patients.
- Describe the roles alcohol and drug usage have in the contracting of HIV.
- List the members involved in the collaborative care of patients with HIV and AIDS.
- Describe some of the common myths about HIV and AIDS.
- Describe the risk factors associated with contracting HIV.
- Identify preventative measures to avoid contracting HIV.
- List the items included on an HIV/AIDS Risk Assessment Checklist.
- Describe HIV infection preventative measures.
- Identify the goals of risk-reduction counseling.
- Describe the process of testing for HIV infection.
- Describe the factors involved in HIV pre- and post-test counseling.
- Identify the requirements for reporting HIV and AIDS test results.
- Generally describe how HIV is medically monitored.
- Describe how clinicians can increase client’s adherence to HIV medication regimens and compliance with prescribed care plans.
- Describe how the client’s gender, culture and sexuality orientation influence their compliance with treatment.
- List events which may initiate client relapse.
- Describe relapse prevention techniques.
- Describe the counselor’s role in supporting the client with HIV or AIDS cope with issues of death, dying, grief and bereavement.
- Identify steps involved in case management for the client with HIV or AIDS.
- Identify the legal regulations and processes in place to protect and assist clients HIV or AIDS.
$84.00 for 90 days Objectives
- Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
- Describe Individuals With FASD – Strengths, Difficulties, and Approaches
- Explain Prevention and Risk Reduction Strategies
- Review and Find Relevant Resources
$6.00 for 90 days- Objectives
- Explore data and information gathering methods
- Learn the basic principles of suicide assessment
- Identify ways to estimate suicide risk
- Identify the necessary components for a suicide assessment
- Identify risk management methods including consultation, documentation
- Identify methods for determining appropriate placement
- Understand the factors contributing to suicide risk
$30.00 for 90 days - Objectives
- Define a mental health crisis
- Review the goals of crisis services Identify essential skills in the triage and screening process
- Recognize the components of crisis screening
- Understand crisis intervention strategies and application
- Define what is involved in the crisis intervention process
- Review active listening, minimal encouragement, emotional labeling and validation
- Enhance knowledge regarding crisis plans and follow up measures
- Define risk factors for suicide
- Explore substance use in conjunction with depression or crisis
- Identify basic guidelines for working with someone who is potentially violent
$24.00 for 90 days