This course is based on SAMHSA TIP 48: Managing Depressive Symptoms in Substance Abuse Clients During Early Recovery
Gain insights into treating clients with symptoms of depression and substance use conditions with a focus on integrating depression treatment into early drug treatment, including guidelines for:
-Screening
-Assessment
-Treatment
-Counseling
-Cultural competence
-Continuing care
Learn to:
1. Understand the Intersection of Substance Use and Depression
2. Develop Client-Centered Treatment Skills
3. Master Counseling Techniques for Depressive Symptoms
4. Navigate Clinical Decision-Making Effectively
Course Objectives:
1. Understand the Intersection of Substance Use and Depression:
-Gain a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence, nature, and impact of depressive symptoms among clients undergoing substance abuse treatment
-Recognize background issues
2. Develop Client-Centered Treatment Skills:
-Effective screening, client-centered treatment planning, & adaptive treatment processes tailored to individual needs
3. Master Counseling Techniques for Depressive Symptoms:
-Acquire practical counseling skills through analysis of representative vignettes, understanding how to implement specific counseling techniques
-Enhance the effectiveness of therapy sessions
4. Navigate Clinical Decision-Making Effectively:
-Learn to use decision trees and other tools to make critical decisions in the treatment process
-Know when to refer clients to other services
-How to choose between different therapeutic approaches based on individual client needs
Interactivity:
This is a text-only, non-interactive, self-study CE Course.
Beginner Course:
- TEXT-based Course
- Six (6) CE Hours
How You’ll Access this Course:
- You’ll receive an email with instructions to take the course and exam online once your purchase is complete
(Course Updated: March 2024)
