Substance Abuse Treatment and the Stages of Change: Selecting and Planning Intervention
Total CE Credit Hours: 11 Course Info URL: https://www.addictioncounselorce.com/courses/101158
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Substance Abuse Treatment and the Stages of Change synthesizes the latest theory and research on the process of addictive behavior change, helping the clinician more effectively conceptualize and address the needs of particular clients. It offers concrete guidance for tailoring interventions to clients with varying levels of motivation or readiness to change, describing what works—and what doesn’t work—at different points in the recovery process. Note This exam is based on the 1st edition of this book
This course is based on the book, Substance Abuse Treatment and the Stages of Change: Selecting and Planning Intervention created by Gerard J. Connors, Ph.D. et al in 2004.
Journal/Publisher
Guilford Press
Publication Date
2004
Course Material Authors
Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.
Gerard J. Connors, Ph.D.
Gerard J. Connors, Ph.D., is Director of the Research Institute on Addictions at the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Dennis M. Donovan, Ph.D.
Dennis M. Donovan, Ph.D., is Director of the University of Washington's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, as well as Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington.
Carlo C. DiClemente
Carlo C. DiClemente, Ph.D., is Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about substance abuse treatment and the stages of change. It is appropriate for all levels of participants' knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Identify the clinical issues relevant to each of the stages of change.
Explain the assessment and treatment planning process when discussing the stages of change.
Describe how individual, group, and couples treatment assess the stages of change in a clinical setting.
Availability
This course is available starting Jun 26th, 2007 and expires Aug 31st, 2020
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The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.
Material Authors
There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Creator
Max Schwanekamp – There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Commercial support
There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.
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