Apply clinical skills from a broad range of professional core functions including assessment, therapeutic approaches
Cite advances in the addiction field resulting from research and practice innovations
Discuss key issues such as cultural diversity, gender issues, sexual orientation and age-specific differences in relation to clinician/client interaction
Distinguish between a legal and ethical considerations
Apply the Tarasoff decision to daily practice
Identify risk-susceptibility factors that make clinicians vulnerable
Differentiate clinical supervision from case management
Identify the four key tasks of a supervisor
Discuss the CRC Health Group Model of Clinical Supervision
Discuss the rationale for the Gerwe Orchestration Method and its fundamental components
Explain a step-by-step approach to addressing core issues affecting current disorders and propensity for relapse/regression
Identify the Orchestration Group Process (OGP) and its procedures exploring the nature of a group process designed to investigate and address traumatic events and conditions evolving from them
Identify basic financial literacy information
Discuss the association of financial literacy with clinical practice of gambling disorders
Discuss implementation strategies for treatment planning
Discuss the theorectical principles of Multiple Family Group Therapy
Apply therapeutic techniques incorporated in the Multiple Family Group Therapy format
Discuss various therapeutic issues related to adolescent populations and the corresponding treatment techniques
Use practical skills demonstrated in the use of sensory motor and body movement exercises to promote relaxation and mindfulness strategies, and the use of cognitive stimulating paper and pencil exercises in their counseling approach
Discuss various exercises and techniques of MICST
Define what trauma informed care is
Identify which treatment approaches are considered best practice
Describe the role of the family in the treatment of eating disorders
Discuss three evidenced-based treatment approaches in working with patients with eating disorders
Create a personal definition of success, and explain how fear of success applies to them or others
Identify road blocks to success
Identify career and creative blocks, as well as career transition and vision issues
Explain the role that substance abuse has on both the perpetrator as well as the survivor of Domestic Violence
Identify where the issue is inability to control ones anger or Power and Control
State the dangers of recommending couples or marriage counseling where domestic violence is present
Identify three recovery-oriented strategies for enhancing the motivation of patients to engage in smoking cessation treatment
Explain three primary causes of relapse to smoking, and identify the importance of each of the three in an individual patient
Demonstrate three recovery-oriented strategies for reducing the risk of relapse for each of the three primary causes of relapse to smoking
Address the benefits of collaborating with professionals across a variety of disciplines
Identify several current issues in the field of addiction
Explain the importance of involving family and natural support system in order to achieve long-term positive outcomes
Identify where American, European, Middle and Far Eastern policies and practices overlap
Differentiate where they significantly differ in the areas of substance abuse prevention and treatment as well as harm reduction efforts
Discuss the interesting developments the Middle and Far East Faculty
Identify signs and symptoms requiring medication evaluation
Identify stages of development which do not require medication
Identify stages of recovery which are particularly vulnerable for psychological distress
Discuss interferon-based therapy, response rate, its major adverse effects and their management, including role of rapid virologic response to guiding treatment decisions
Discuss new therapies (e.g., protease inhibitors) and their likely effects on patient selection and treatment algorithms
Discuss safety and efficacy of interferon-based therapy in patients with mental illness
Summarize salient epidemiological information that links substance use disorder and intimate partner violence and interpret theories that link them
Identify meaningful methods to screen for intimate partner violence in survivors of IPV in treatment for Substance Abuse
Describe programs with success in batterer intervention for batterers receiving substance abuse treatment
Discuss how physicians are assessed, treated, and monitored for substance use disorders
Discuss the state licensing board's processes in assuring public safety when a physician has a substance use disorder
Discuss the interactions between the licensing board and physician health programs which promote patient safety and the wellness of physicians
Explain the underlying concepts and goals of the new edition of The ASAM Criteria and the focus on user-friendliness
Identify how to use ASAM Criteria in different settings with various clinical populations
Discuss the ASAM Criteria in the context of outcomes-driven versus program-driven treatment and healthcare reform
Discuss how managed care companies work and what is involved in the utilization review process
Evaluate policies in light of substance abuse and mental health services
Discuss problems providers may experience when billing insurance for services and how to combat these issues
Identify clinical structures for providing buprenorphine therapy, including the barriers and challenges each type of program faces
Discuss the selection, assessment and treatment for medication assisted treatment
Compare and contract individual and group therapeutic approaches to patients on buprenorphine therapy
Identify when a client's brain has been affected by a tramatic event or multiple events
Discuss recent research regarding direct effects of trauma on the brain
Describe 3 methods of therapeutic responding to client resistance during treatment
Name 3 tools, from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), for motivating clients who are treatment-resistant
Demonstrate how to use motivational, acceptance and change strategies with treatment resistant clients; with the goal of enhancing therapeutic effectiveness
Describe the psychological climate in family systems that reinforce body-based communication and denial of self that underlie most eating disorders
Recognize the effects of trans-generationally transmitted impaired coping on family members
Practice techniques to drive system shift in order to optimize treatment outcomes and interrupt epigenetic transmission of these conditions to the next generation
Identify the process of addiction interaction adn recent research
Develop a comprehensive Recovery Action Plan that takes into consideratino co-addictions; keeping in mind sobriety challenges
Identify chemically dependent patients who also have a co-existing addiction and develop an integrated treatment plan
Define codependency
Identify the behaviors that form around codependency
Discuss the basis for codependency and the consequent disconnect from self
Describe the proposed DSM-5 criteria and how it differs from the current DSM-IV-TR
Explain why some with a current diagnosis of abuse will not receive a diagnosis with the new criteria
Discuss the clinical and policy implications for DUI/DWI offenders
Explain the specific requirements of the federal regulations covering substance abuse treatment records (42 CFR Part 2) and the risks associated with failure to comply
Discuss the need to comply with all state and federal regulations (not just 42 CFR Part 2) relating to the electronic disclosure of highly sensitive health information
Express what a regional health information organization (RHIO) must do to comply with state and federal regulations relating to the electronic disclosure of highly sensitive health information
List the principles of screening before prescribing opioids
Explain the principles of monitoring the patient while they are taking opioids
Avoid problems of abuse and dependence of opioid pain medicines
Describe 3 principles of integrated treatment for dual disorders
Describe 3 buprenorphine prescribing priniciples for people with dual diagnoses, and describe a novel risk management procedure for buprenorphine prescribing within an IDDT setting for people with co-occurring opioid dependence
Describe a sleep program for screening, diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in this population
Demonstrate use of warm-ups, action, working-through, closure and sharing
Describe the precautions of doing psychodrama work and how to approach the resistant or "stuck" client
Identify tangible tools to use in working with a variety of disorders
Discuss normal brain functions and how they are a part of healthy brain function
Explain how ongoing alcohol and drug use alters specific systems in the brain producing altered perceptions, shifting values and persistent high-risk behavior
Explain how better understanding the condition can be used to motivate clients to address their altered perceptions, motivations and behaviors in light of their values
Describe the transformational spiritual process of forgiveness that can be found in the 12 step journey
Explain the medical consequences of holding resentment, pain and grief in the body
State the key reasons that patients/clients do not forgive; and why they hang on to resentment, anger and pain
Describe the unique challenges facing addicts in early recovery in returning to on campus collegiate education
State the risks and rewards for recovery students in deciding between an on-campus collegiate experience versus pursuing an online college degree
Discuss the correlation between sober outcomes and academic performance for sober students enrolled in on campus collegiate recovery programs
Identify misuse, abuse and diversion concerns with office based treatment with buprenorphine
Describe preparation for a DEA visit to an office based practice
Describe the clinical issues in prescribing buprenorphine in special
Identify the biopsychosocial contributors to chronic pain in the setting of co-occurring substance use disorder and chronic pain
Utilize practical, effective approaches to help patients recover from co-occurring pain and addiction
Distinguish different drivers of opioid and other substance misuse in pain treatment and address them effectively
Explain Synthetic Drugs and the chemical make up that makes them highly addictive
Discuss the latest trends abut Synthetic Drugs
Identify signs and symptoms of those using Synthetic Drugs
Describe the different bariatric procedures, medical risk pre and post surgery, and how those risks can play into eating disorder behaviors
Explain how binge eating disorder is unique and the same as anorexia and bulimia
Identify dietary approaches to treating binge eating disorder and eating disorders that present post-bariatric
Analyze the Affordable Care Act (ACA), its impact the Substance Abuse Industry, and assess what to expect in the coming months
Describe the Parity Act of 2008, demonstrate the relationship between the ACA and the Parity Act of 2008, and how to identify and report instances of parity violations
Demonstrate knowledge and resources necessary to advocate for patient care under the changing HealthCare climate
Discuss the ACA and current issues that will impact the addiction field
Discuss the Care of Veterans
Analyze the role of the Institutes and FDA in defining outcomes for maintenance therapies
Identify common ED behaviors that arise in Chemical Dependency treatment
Describe how the active Eating Disorder will interfere with Chemical Dependency treatment
Identify common medications that can worsen the Eating Disorder
Recognize different attachment styles in adults
Recognize the key role of spirituality and religiosity in the field of addiction understanding the distinction between these two constructs
Discuss aspects of attachment theory, interpersonal skills, creativity, and service
Describe how to bridge the gap between data and practice to inform treatment
Explain how to provide real time treatment planning based on client presentation, program and outcome data as well as scholarly research
State a method of informing care along the treatment continuum within the context of a chronic disease paradigm
Explain the addiction field's shift from an acute care model to embracing of chronic care recovery services and the concordant opportunities
Identify the characteristics of each of the four levels of recovery residences
Match client presenting needs with appropriate residences
Explain what is meant by an abstinence based recovery trajectory and its importance as a long term recovery goal
Discuss 12 Step treatment as a disease modifying intervention
Discuss addiction as a chronic disease requiring ongoing care including biological, psychosocial and spiritual interventions along the course
Recognize the signs and symptoms of clinical depression and anxiety disorder particulary in the context of early recovery
Explain the treatment modalities utilized in the care of patients with clinical depression particulary in the context of early recovery
State facts about the neurobiology, genetics and epidemiology of depressive disorders
Explain what makes the difference in addiction recovery that is complicated by mental disorders, and how Boomers become engaged in treatment
Summarize how aging and addiction is becoming more complex in the Boomer population, and why generationally informed treatment is effective
Describe how current life stressors can trigger substance abuse, including chronic pain, financial pressures, "sandwich generation" factors, job, divorce, grief and intimacy
List the the advances in the treatment of the opiate dependent pregnant female
Discuss with the pregnant opiate dependent woman the risks and benefits of medication assisted treatment during pregnancy
Compare maternal and neonatal outcomes based on treatment
Use performance measures as organizational goals
Use simple process improvement techniques to meet performance goals
Develop a plan for one change project to improve performance at their agency
Examine the Myth of Narcissus and Echo as the basis of Self Absorption and Codependency and apply it to the premise of the spiritual dilemma presented in this workshop
Evaluate how the 12 steps seek to achieve this balance and then generalize those principles into a framework for anyone seeking a balance between self with others
Examine the progression of all family members into the family illness
Discuss the change of focus for each member
Recognize the balance of relentless self-focus with empathy toward others in recovery
Explain the definition of a chronic relapse and correctly identify them in clinical situations
Name specific protocols for treating a chronic relapser
Identify when to refer a chronic relapser to specialty treatment
Describe the relationship between PTSD and addictive disorders
Utilize assessments that can identify those patients with comorbid PTSD
List the available evidence based treatment options for the treatment of PTSD and addictive disorders
Discuss the appropriateness and the settings in which neuropsychological testing is instrumental in the diagnosis and treatment of addiction
State what questions neuropsychological testing can ask and test for and what it cannot
Apply the understanding of neuropsychological testing's role and discover the spectrum of interpersonal, mental and emotional function that affects recovery in addicted clients
Discuss unique aspects of pregnancy adaptation, including common pregnancy symptoms that can be confusing in the setting of substance abuse
Review epidemiologic data of opioid use in pregnancy
Review data comparing maternal and neonatal outcomes based on treatment
Describe the similarities between Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) assumptions and Twelve Step philosophy
Recognize DBT skills of emotion regulation within Twelve Step literature
Utilize emotion regulation tools that integrate DBT and the Twelve Steps
Discuss how to stimulate the mind and emotions of clients through creative action
Integrate inspiration with all models of therapy
Engage in experiential education to nurture creativity and reduce resistance
Describe the policies addressing the use of marijuana as a medication in the states in New England
Discuss the risks, benefits, and alternatives of marijuana when used medically
Strategize opportunities for providers of addiction treatment to impact medical marijuana policy
Discuss the different facets of sexual addiction
List the different therapies that can be used for sexual addiction
Describe the different levels of sexual addiction and the implications for treatment
Describe the types of trauma, the symptoms of PTSD and the manifestations of unresolved trauma
Explain how trauma impacts identity and integrity in the trauma survivor
Identify which treatment approaches currently employed in the treatment of trauma may be more effective for specific clients and specific techniques to help clients develop self-compassion and reduce shame and self-blame
Use practical behavioral interventions for high conflict sober couples
Stay steady in the face of difficult sober couples in the therapy room
Create a positive future for sober couples to achieve greater intimacy and trust step by step as a preventative measure against relapse
Gain a collective and fresh sense of your personal worthiness and impact
Pause and introspectively renew and refresh your choice to BE instruments of hope for those who, too often, have hope diminisshed
Describe a real life treatment model that incorporates a Client Directed, Outcome Informed core philosophy
Describe a real life treatment model that incorporates a practice based evidence approach
Use real time measurement of the therapeutic alliance
Recommend or implement effective clinical strategies to deter opioid misuse when opioids are used in pain treatment
Engage effectively in prevention strategies at the community level to reduce prescription opioid misuse and related harm
Discuss major Federal and State policy initiatives intended to reduce harm related to prescription opioid misuse
List the key recommendations to the field from the Men and Trauma symposium
Distinguish how trauma affects men differently from women
Define the three key theories of MIT (men's integrated treatment)
Discuss the nature and causes of QTc prolongation in methadone-treated patients
Risk-stratify patients in terms of potential for QTc prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias
Summarize the clinical and medical-legal implications of ECG testing in this group of patients
Discuss the importance of implementing a creative approach to group therapy for engaging clients with dual diagnoses
Walk away from the presentation with first-hand experiences of groups and fresh topics they can immediately implement with dual-diagnosis clients
Gain confidence in their counseling skills by tapping into their own well-spring of creativity, which has either become dormant or has never been expressed
Identify three changes that a recovering person experiences after ten years of addiction recovery
Describe four categories of life experience that are different after ten-plus years of recovery..eg..work/career; relationship/partners; physical heath/physical care; spiritual growth and development etc.
List at least three of five stages of recovery (across years 1 to 30) and give two characteristics of each stage
Utilize the Stages of Change model to conduct a stage of change analysis for a client
Incorporate the MI techniques of open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summarization (OARS) to engage and assist clients in the recovery process
Identify and respond appropriately to client change talk: desire, ability, reason, need & commitment (DARNC)
What questions have arisen in your practice for which you need answers/strategies that you can implement?
Are you interested in basic, intermediate or advanced level trainings?
What barriers might you have that would interfere with implementation of new information learned from this training?
How can this training (the overall meeting) be improved to better impact competence, performance and/or patient/client outcomes?
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