39413 - Group Therapies

Course Overview

Receive an orientation to the most common form of substance abuse treatment delivery in the US: group therapies. What kinds of treatment can be effectively delivered in a group format? Skills and styles for managing groups are presented, along with important format issues (open vs. closed groups, confidentiality, cross-talk, group size, managing attrition). Ways to combine individual and group therapies are discussed. Differences from mutual-help groups are considered. NAADAC approved for 16 professional training hours (CEUs). NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board recognizes NAADAC CEUs.

Who Should Attend

Students working towards becoming a licensed Addiction Counselors (LSAA or LADAC)
Currently licensed counselors or those working in the behavioral health field who want additional training or are in need of license renewal hours

Additional Information

To obtain a certificate of completion and NAADAC CEU hours, the participant has to attend all sessions and obtain a 70% or above on the end of course exam.

Accrediting Associations

NAADAC 16.0 CEU