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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders

ID: 4050WEB

The Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Treatment of Substance Use Disorders training is a clinical webinar that reviews Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy theory and interventions. The thought-feeling-action model of cognitive therapy will be discussed in the context of substance use. The training builds on foundational knowledge and incorporates clinical considerations and specific interventions in treatment of Substance Use Disorders. The training focuses on core cognitive and behavioral interventions while adding elective therapeutic components to customize treatment for clients. The training targets clinicians who provide individual substance use treatment. Training experience will be highly interactive with ample opportunity for learning and refining skills through role-play, demonstration, and a mock case-conceptualization exercise. *This is a 5.5 hours webinar. Attendees must attend the full day to receive a certificate of completion.

Fee: $110.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 5.5 Clinical


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Instructor: Bernard Showers, DSW, LCSW
Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar

Webinar Objectives

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Describe how core concepts of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be adapted for use in treatment of substance use disorders
  • Discuss an understanding of new skills through small-group work and Socratic discussion
  • Compare specific core and elective skills to use n the individualized treatment of clients

    Webinar Outline

    9:30 am Welcome/Introductions

    9:40 am Overview
    Thought, Feeling, Action Model (relationship)

  • Social Learning Theory and Emergence of Substance Use Disorders
  • Application of Cognitive Model

    10:00 am Addressing Motivation for Treatment
  • Motivational Interviewing Spirt
  • P-A-C-E
  • Video (Monty Roberts, Join Up)

    10:45 am Specific Strategies of Motivational Interviewing
  • Importance and Confidence Rules
  • Elicit-Provide-Elicit
  • O-A-R-S
  • Initial Clinical Assessment/Functional Analysis

    12:30 pm Session Structure
  • Socratic Questioning/Guided Discovery

    1:30 pm Case Conceptualization
  • Example Case Conceptualization in Small Groups

    2:00 Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Approaches
  • Recognizing Cravings and Urges
  • Urge Surfing
  • Trigger Identification
  • Urge Monitoring
  • Coping with Cravings and Urges
  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Automatic Thought Identification
  • Evaluation of Thoughts

    2:30 pm Other Treatment Foci
  • Mood
  • Social Skills
  • Listening Skills
  • Support for Recovery
  • Problem-Solving
  • Termination

    2:50 pm Conclusion/Q&A

    Target Audience

    Social Workers and Allied Health Professionals

    Content Level

    Beginner - Advanced

    Webinar Completion Requirements

    To earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.

    System Requirements

    • Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
    • Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher
    • Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.

    About the Instructor

    Bernard Showers, DSW, LCSW, is an Adjunct Professor at Shippensburg University. Dr. Showers has over ten years of experience as a licensed social worker. He provides therapy for a variety of ages and presenting problems; however, he specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and anxiety of depression. He employs an eclectic approach to therapy utilizing a variety of evidence-based practices including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. In addition to Motivational Interviewing, Dr. Showers has developed, presented, and published several continuing education workshops in the areas of : family involvement in substance use treatment, ASAM criteria, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and group therapy.

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