TREATING MEN TREATMENT MODALITIES AND SETTINGS

Course overview

This course is based upon material published by SAMHSA and is part of their latest Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP). This course on the specific behavioral health issues in men was initially written for use in substance abuse treatment but contains information that is applicable to other clinical populations of men. It is designed for substance abuse counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, and professional counselors who do clinical work. This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to develop their understanding of the specific behavioral health issues in men. It may also be useful for licensed clinicians who require clinical continuing education courses for license renewal. The course is based on a SAMHSA TIP and presents the collaborative efforts of some of the leaders in the field in both areas of research and treatment. It has been reviewed by both a panel of subject matter experts and field reviewers and as such presents state of the art information for best practices. Authors: SAMHSA Learning Objectives: This course will provide the practitioner with detailed information regarding the specific behavioral health needs of men in various treatment modalities and settings. Specifically, a professional will: Identify treatment modalities that are typically used with men in substance abuse treatment. Describe treatment strategies that are effective with men. Recognize methods for helping men live with the residual effects of substance abuse. Come visit us on the web at www.ce-classes.com