Clients who struggle with substance use need approaches backed by research, and this training covers them: motivational interviewing, harm reduction, cognitive-behavioral skills and trauma-informed care. You will learn how to gauge a client’s readiness to change, deal with mental health conditions that occur alongside substance use, and work through the difficulties of preventing relapse. The goal is to help clients build healthier ways of coping and stay in recovery for the long haul, with warmth and a client-centered stance.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Identify the range of interventions available for substance use disorder
- Analyze how to choose which interventions to use
- Implement interventions that are trauma-focused
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Identify the range of interventions available for substance use disorder
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive-based strategies
- Somatic-based strategies
Objective #2: Analyze how to choose which interventions to use
- Applying the Stages of Change model
- Assessing client readiness
- Identifying client strengths
Objective #3: Implement interventions that are trauma-focused
- The link between trauma and substance use
- Practical strategies
- EMDR and Narrative Therapy
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW
Recording Date: August 2, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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