( HS White 150524 2026) Disordered Drinking Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment Using Harm Reduction, MI, ACT & More

Course overview

Motivational strategies for clients who dont identify as alcoholics Tools that work whether your client chooses abstinence, moderation, or is still contemplating change Trauma-informed interventions that address the root of the problem Manage clinical liability while offering harm reduction The line between helping and enabling can feel razor thin. But how much less is enough? And is less okay or do they really need to stop? Alcohol use is everywhere, yet substance use disorders remain stigmatized and treatment fragmented. Most therapists arent equipped to gauge when drinking crosses the line or to stop disordered drinking from turning into alcohol use disorder. And unfortunately, most therapists dont feel confident in how to maintain an effective relationship with clients who arent ready for change. Now you can get the skills you need to assess and treat the full spectrum of problematic alcohol use and keep clients engaged when you train with renowned therapist Amanda White, author of the acclaimed Not Drinking Tonight and creator of the popular Instagram account therapyforwomen. Shell give you a toolkit of integrative strategies from MI, ACT, DBT and more to help everyone on your caseload from the wine mom who drinks to cope, to the high-functioning professional whose moderation attempts repeatedly fail. Through detailed case examples and practical scripts, youll Master advanced assessment techniques to catch concerning patterns early Use MI techniques and ACT strategies to work skillfully with resistance Transform clients relationship with alcohol with evidence-based strategies for regulation emotions, managing cravings, and more Gain confidence in making difficult clinical decisions about level of care Manage liability while practicing harm reduction Youll leave with ready-to-use tools that work in todays drinking culture whether your client chooses abstinence, moderation, or is still contemplating change.