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Types of Groups Commonly Used in Substance Abuse Treatment (TIP 41, Chapter 2): Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy (TIP 41)

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Types of Groups Commonly Used in Substance Abuse Treatment (TIP 41, Chapter 2): Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy_ presents five models of groups used in substance abuse treatment, followed by three representative types of groups that do not fit neatly into categories, but that, nonetheless, have special significance in substance abuse treatment. Finally, groups that vary according to specific types of problems are considered. The purpose of the group, its principle characteristics, necessary leadership skills and styles, and typical techniques for these groups are described.

Course materials are from Chapter 2. Course materials can be accessed either 1) online or 2) by ordering the book free of charge from: http://store.samhsa.gov/product/TIP-41-Substance-Abuse-Treatment-Group-Therapy/SMA09-3991

Course materials are from Chapter 2, found on pages 9 to 36 of pdf document (pages 32 to 59 if using Adobe toolbar page finder).

This course is based on the reading-based online article, Types of Groups Commonly Used in Substance Abuse Treatment (TIP 41, Chapter 2): Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy (TIP 41) created by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2011.

Journal/Publisher

SAMHSA

Publication Date

2005; Reprinted 2011

Course Material Author

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services authored the material only, and was 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.

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Recommended For

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, and social workers who seek knowledge about types of groups commonly used in substance abuse treatment. It is appropriate for all levels of participants' knowledge.

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Identify types of groups commonly used in substance abuse treatment.
  2. Describe the five group models commonly used in group therapy.
  3. Explain the specialized groups in substance abuse treatment.
  4. Acknowledge the communal and culturally specific groups.

Availability

This course is available starting Aug 6th, 2012 and expires Oct 31st, 2020

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The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.

Course Creator

Max Schwanekamp – There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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  • 3 CE credit hours
  • NBCC: 2.5 CE credit hours

  • Reading-Based Online
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