Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based, psycho-social intervention method that aims to treat substance use disorders (SUDs). CBT is a short-term and focused therapeutic approach to help people learn to better identify the negative and self-defeating thoughts/actions that can contribute to substance use. Individuals with an SUD may often struggle with negative feelings or thoughts that can make recovery more difficult. Because CBT focuses on identifying and replacing such thought patterns with more adaptive ones, it can help improve an individual’s outlook and skills that support recovery.

This 7-week, interactive Enhanced Professional Learning (EPL) online series will provide collaborative training and practice opportunities essential to the development of CBT skills.