471 Understanding and Utilizing Twelve Step Programs

Registration Open Brown University Distance Learning Program is offering a credited, on-line course on understanding and utilizing 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…

574 Pregnancy, Substance Use and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Registration Open 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) at Brown University Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies, is offering a credited, on-line course on pregnancy, substance use and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. No one likes…

623 The Impact of Chemical Dependency on The Family

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) at Brown University Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies, is offering a credited, on-line course on the impact of chemical dependency on the family. We all know that chemical…

553 Understanding the Language of Warriors: Substance Abuse Treatment for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Registration Open 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 substance abuse treatment for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. While substance abuse treatment…

Course Description 62

The New England ATTC Distance Learning Program (DLP) is currently accepting course proposals. Please review the Instructor Requirements page or contact Andrew Golembeske for additional information on becoming an DLP presenter. Addressing Tobacco Use and Dependence in Addiction and Mental Health Services Lisa M. Howard BSW, TTSCourse Information Adolescent Chemical Dependency: Current Perspectives And Treatment…

Laura Saunders, MSSW

Laura A. Saunders, MSSW is a Senior Counseling Manager in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and an independent consultant. Ms. Saunders is a member of the international network for Motivational Interviewing trainers (MINT). Her research, teaching, and publications reflect her longstanding interest in helping…

557 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Registration Open 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 cognitive behavioral therapy. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a treatment approach that has…

625 Motivational Interviewing: Fundamentals

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) at Brown University Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies, is offering a credited, on-line course on motivational interviewing: fundamentals. A highly successful treatment approach developed by Drs. William Miller…

Participation Guidelines

In order to participate in the New England ATTC Distance Learning Program (DLP), you will need an e-mail address and the capacity to retrieve and send e-mail, access to World Wide Web (a WWW browser such as Netscape Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer), and a basic understanding of navigating the web and sending and receiving…