Addiction Training Courses
Addiction Training Courses
Motivational Interviewing
This course introduces the core principles of MI, including expressing empathy, developing discrepancy, rolling with resistance, and supporting self-efficacy. Participants will learn practical techniques such as open-ended questioning, reflective listening, and eliciting “change talk” to enhance client motivation and engagement across a range of clinical settings.
Advance Motivational Interviewing
Advanced Motivational Interviewing builds on foundational MI skills to deepen clinical effectiveness and precision. This course focuses on strategically evoking and strengthening change talk, skillfully responding to sustain talk, and navigating complex or high-resistance presentations. Participants will refine their use of advanced reflections, develop greater attunement to client language, and integrate MI with other therapeutic approaches to support lasting behavior change across diverse clinical populations.
Motivational Interviewing for Supervisors
Motivational Interviewing for Supervisors focuses on applying MI principles to clinical supervision and staff development. This course equips supervisors with strategies to foster clinician growth, enhance reflective practice, and address resistance in a collaborative, strengths-based manner. Participants will learn how to use MI-consistent feedback, guide supervisees in developing clinical skills, and create a supportive supervisory environment that promotes autonomy, confidence, and professional accountability.
Working with Families and Couples Dealing with Addiction from a Systemic Lens
Working with Families and Couples Dealing with Addiction from a Systemic Lens explores how substance use impacts relational dynamics and family systems. This course emphasizes understanding addiction within the context of patterns, roles, and interactions, rather than focusing solely on the individual. Participants will learn practical, systemically informed interventions to improve communication, address enabling behaviors, strengthen boundaries, and support recovery for both individuals and the family unit.
Principles of Addiction Treatment
Principles of Addiction Treatment provides a foundational overview of evidence-based approaches to treating substance use disorders. This course covers key concepts including the biopsychosocial model of addiction, stages of change, treatment modalities, and relapse prevention. Participants will gain practical strategies to support recovery, enhance client engagement, and apply effective interventions across diverse clinical settings.
Introduction to Pharmacology
Introduction to Pharmacology provides a foundational overview of how medications affect the body and are used in clinical practice. This course covers basic pharmacological principles, including drug classifications, mechanisms of action, side effects, and interactions. Participants will gain essential knowledge to support safe, informed care and effectively collaborate with prescribing providers across a range of treatment settings.
Advanced Pharmacology
Advanced Pharmacology builds on foundational knowledge to deepen understanding of complex medication management in clinical practice. This course explores advanced concepts including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, side effect management, and considerations for special populations. Participants will enhance their ability to collaborate with prescribers, monitor treatment effectiveness, and apply pharmacological knowledge to support safe, integrated care across diverse
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