Co-Occurring Disorders and Relapse Prevention (30 Hours)

Course overview

Objectives Identify the four key findings regarding co-occurring disorders Identify one of the main challenges for working with homeless populations Define the No wrong door policy Explain the benefit of mutual self-help for people with COD Discuss integrated care as a priority for people with severe and persistent mental illness Differentiate between substance dependence and substance abuse Identify the different levels of service for persons with cooccurring disorders Define the Quadrants of Care Define the Comprehensive Continuous Integrated System of Care as it pertains to treating persons with cooccurring disorders Identify ways to Ensure Continuity of Care Discuss ways to Improve Substance Abuse Treatment Systems and Programs List the be Six Areas of Intermediate-Level Competencies Needed for the Treatment of Persons With COD Explain the concept of Burnout and effective interventions Discuss Administering appraisal instruments and interpreting appraisal results in helping processes Identify The Role of Assessment Tools List the Twelve Steps in the Assessment Process Identify ways to Manage Countertransference Explain Key Techniques for Working With Clients Who Have COD List the Guiding Principles of Motivational Interviewing Define and describe Motivational Enhancement Approaches Adapt CBT for Clients With COD Define and describe Assertive Community Treatment Summarize the recommendations for persons with substance abuse disorders and each of the most common mental health disorders