469 Introduction to Problem and Pathological Gambling: Knowledge and Education

Registration Open Brown University Distance Learning Program is offering a credited, on-line course on problem and pathological gambling. This workshop will give you an introduction to gambling and how it has become a serious problem in our society. During the four weeks of this workshop participants will learn and understand what gambling is and the…

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Creating Culturally-appropriate Recovery Plans in Recovery-oriented Systems of CareOmiSade Ali, M.A., LADC, CCS Course Description: If a monitor came to do a chart review of the case records of the individuals receiving services at many treatment programs throughout the country, what would he or she see on the treatment plans of those being served? Would…

Understanding and Utilizing Twelve Step Programs

Registration Open Brown University Distance Learning Program is offering a credited, on-line course on understanding and utilixing twelve step programs. Twelve-Step programs are an important component in the treatment of addictions. They are often one of the few options available to recovering addicts and alcoholics as an on-going aftercare component. However, many clinicians have limited…

Women and Chemical Dependency

Registration Open Brown University Distance Learning Program is offering a credited, on-line course on boundary issues and dual relationships. This 4-session course will examine the unique issues for women in chemical dependency treatment. Through the use of websites, readings and interactive assignments, participants will develop a greater understanding regarding the needs of chemically dependent women….

Chemical Dependency and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Registration Open Brown University Distance Learning Program and ADCARE Educational Institute, are offering a credited, on-line course on chemical dependency and post-traumatic stress disorder. This course will provide an overview of the connection between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Chemical Dependency. Both of the conditions will be discussed as to their diagnostic criteria, presenting symptomatology,…

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Waiting List Join the course waiting list The Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) in colaboration with the Brown University Distance Learning Program, is offering a credited, on-line course on working with Latinos in addiction treatment. The…

John Thompson, MA, CDP

John Thompson, MA, CDP, LMHC is currently an Administrator/Clinical Supervisor at Pinnacle Peak Institute an outpatient treatment program in Washington State. He is a MET/CBT CSAT national consultant/trainer and a national GAIN trainer. John was an instructor in the Chemical Dependency Professional Institute through Tacoma Community College for six years. John obtained a Masters of…

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Substance Use Issues in Gay and Lesbian Clients: Considerations for Effective PracticeWilliam J. Pellicio, MA Course Description: This continuing education workshop will explore the risk factors for the development of problems with substance use involved in the struggle to develop a healthy identity in a society which has historically pathologized different sexual orientations. Interventions that…

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Counseling for Wellness in a Recovery Oriented Systems of CarePatricia A. Burke, MSW, LCSW, BCD Course Description: Recovery from co-occurring conditions in the Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) model is much more than healing from the damage caused by addictive behaviors or simply learning to manage symptoms of mental illness. It is about life…