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Live Online Interactive

Addiction and Recovery

2/26/2025 | Wed | 5 pm - 8 pm | Eastern Time/NY | 3 CE hours

Class Description

Course Description This interactive course invites social workers and mental health professionals to explore the lived experiences of individuals struggling with addiction through the dynamic mediums of music and film. Together, we will listen to powerful songs and watch impactful movie clips that vividly portray the emotional, psychological, and social dimensions of addiction and recovery. Participants will engage in group discussions and guided reflections, delving into themes such as guilt, shame, hopelessness, the progression of addiction, and the challenges of recovery. This immersive experience will deepen your understanding of the addictive journey and equip you with insights that can be applied to your clinical practice. Whether you’re seeking to build greater empathy, enhance your therapeutic approach, or connect more deeply with clients, this course offers an engaging and thought-provoking way to explore addiction and recovery through art and storytelling. Course Objectives Actively listen to songs and analyze movie clips that depict the experiences of addiction and recovery Participate in interactive group discussions to explore the key themes presented in music and film Develop a deeper understanding of the emotional and psychological challenges of addiction Apply insights gained through media to enhance empathy and inform clinical interventions About the Instructor Michael Chiappone, LCSW, has been a Social Worker for 17 years. His work has primarily focused on assisting people who are homeless, mentally ill, or living with Substance Use Disorder. He also sees clients who seek help for a variety of reasons. For most of his career, he worked at Hope House Ministries, a highly respected not-for-profit agency. He held two positions at Hope House, Director of Project Hope II, a program that worked specifically with the chronic homeless population. He also assisted in developing and implementing Hope Academy, a non-traditional, long-term treatment facility for substance abuse. Currently, he works full-time as a Coordinator of a SUD treatment facility. One of Michael's passions is learning and teaching. Michael has had the opportunity to teach college-level courses as an Adjunct Professor at the School of Social Welfare at Stony Brook. He taught a foundation course entitled Human Behavior and the Social Environment. He also had the opportunity to develop courses including Spirituality and Addiction as well as Self-Care for Social Workers.

3 hr
60 US dollars

Contact Details

631.212.5009

support@chiprodevelopment.com

Bellport, NY, USA

Licensing Board Approvals

All live-online courses are approved by the following:

 

State Approvals for Each Profession

 

Addiction Counselors

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York (CASAC), New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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Counselors 

Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

 

Marriage & Family Therapists

Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Prevention Specialist

Alabama, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin

 

Psychologist

Delaware, Michigan, New Hampshire,

 

Social Workers

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

 

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec Saskatchewan

 

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program

CHI Professional Development Inc, #1776, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education(ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CHI Professional Development, Inc. maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 8/16/21-8/16/25.

 

National Association for Addiction Professionals

NAADAC Approved Education Provider

CHI Professional Development, Inc has been approved as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #234330, CHI Professional Development, Inc is responsible for all aspects of their programming.

 

National Board for Certified Counselors

CHI Professional Development, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7194. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CHI Professional Development, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

 

New York State Education Department Board for Social Work

CHI Professional Development, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0538

 

Office of Addiction Services and Supports

OASAS

CHI Professional Development, Inc. is OASAS certified to provide CASAC renewal and CPP/CPS hours #1343

 

New York State Education Department

DASA

CHI Professional Development, Inc is recognized by the NYS Department of Education as a DASA course provider.

 

​Accessibility, Cancellation & Grievance Policy

 

Accessibility

It is my goal to create a learning experience that is as accessible as possible. If you anticipate any issues related to the format, materials, or requirements of this course, don't hesitate to get in touch with me so we can explore potential options.

 

Cancellation Policy

Payment is made in full; there are no refunds. If you cannot attend the class, please contact support@chiprodevelopment.com to discuss options.

 

Grievance Policy

All complaints and grievances are reviewed by the social work consultant within ten working days. Formal grievances are required to be written and will be responded to within 10 business days.

  • How Do I Sign In?
    This is a LIVE Zoom session and will start on-time. Please follow these steps to ensure that you are able to attend: Once you register, check your email. The link for the Live Zoom session will be emailed to you. You will be registered for the event but need this link to attend. This event will start ON TIME. Please sign in 5 - 10 minutes early to ensure that you have no technical issues that need to be addressed. If you do need assistance or have not received an email with your Zoom link, please email support@chiprodevelopment.com ASAP. You can also reach out via our LIVE chat.
  • What platform will the class be held on?
    The class will take place on Zoom.
  • What will be my method of communication with the lecturer?
    You are able to interact with the lecturer by using the chat function or verbally (if you have a working microphone).
  • How do I get my CE certificate?
    In order to get your CE certificate, you must complete the course survey. You will have access to the course survey five minutes before the Zoom session ends. Once you complete the course survey, your course completion code will be emailed to you.
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