Description

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.

When

Weekly sessions offered on the same day and start time between August 13 and September 24, 2024. Day and time will depend on your location.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the CBT for SUDs series, participants will be able to:

• Describe at least three (3) ways that CBT can be used to treat SUDs.
• Identify at least three (3) key components of a cognitive behavioral approach to understanding urges, cravings, high-risk situations, and relapse prevention.
• Assess at least three (3) types of triggers and develop at least 2 (two) strategies for identifying cues.
• Specify at least three (3) basic principles in effective substance refusal in social pressure situations.
• Describe at least two (2) key CBT techniques that can address specific behaviors and negative thought patterns in therapeutic sessions.
• List three (3) ways that CBT can be used in group therapy settings.

Intended Audience

Behavioral health, substance use disorder, and recovery service providers located in the Pacific Southwest ATTC region (HHS Region 9)

Participant Committment & Expectation

• Attend a 1-hour online Orientation
• Commit to 6-weeks of live online training for 1.5 hours weekly
• Complete weekly self-study learning activities
• Access to appropriate technology for using videoconferencing platform (internet connection, webcam, laptop/tablet, speakers, and microphone)
• Be prepared and actively engage during scheduled series time

FREE TO PARTICIPATE

Space is limited. The first 35 registrants will receive a waiver that covers the entire $350 cost to participate. Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full participant requirements, please defer this registration opportunity to others.

FACILITATOR:

• Mary-K O'Sullivan, LMFT, LADC, LPC

QUESTIONS?

Please contact the NFARtec Workwise Staff at [email protected].