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Substance Abuse Treatment and the Stages of Change: Selecting and Planning Intervention

11 CE Hours
293 members have taken this course

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About the Course

Substance Abuse Treatment and the Stages of Change synthesizes the latest theory and research on the process of addictive behavior change, helping the clinician more effectively conceptualize and address the needs of particular clients. It offers concrete guidance for tailoring interventions to clients with varying levels of motivation or readiness to change, describing what works--and what doesn't work--at different points in the recovery process. Note This exam is based on the 1st edition of this book

This course is based on the book, Substance Abuse Treatment and the Stages of Change: Selecting and Planning Intervention created by Gerard J. Connors, Ph.D. et al in 2004.

Publication Details

Journal/Publisher: Guilford Press
Publication Date: 2004

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Gerard J. Connors, Ph.D.

Gerard J. Connors, Ph.D., is Director of the Research Institute on Addictions at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Dennis M. Donovan, Ph.D.

Dennis M. Donovan, Ph.D., is Director of the University of Washington's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute, as well as Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington.

Carlo C. DiClemente

Carlo C. DiClemente, Ph.D., is Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Course Creator

Maximillian Schwanekamp

Target Audience

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about substance abuse treatment and the stages of change. It is appropriate for all levels of participants' knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Identify the clinical issues relevant to each of the stages of change.
  2. 2 Explain the assessment and treatment planning process when discussing the stages of change.
  3. 3 Describe how individual, group, and couples treatment assess the stages of change in a clinical setting.

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Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Course Creator

Maximillian Schwanekamp – There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)

11 CE credit hours
Eligible until Sep 29th, 2026
This course has been approved by CE Learning Systems, service provider of Impact CE, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #192243, CE Learning Systems is responsible for all aspects of their programming.
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Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (FL CSW, MFT, MHC)

11 CE credit hours
Eligible until Mar 27th, 2027
Impact CE, a service of CE Learning Systems, is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (Provider # 50-315).
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Florida Certification Board (FCB)

11 CE credit hours
Eligible until Dec 30th, 2027
Impact CE, a service of CE learning Systems, is approved by the Florida Certification Board (FCB) to offer continuing education programs (Provider # 5069A).
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Florida Board of Psychology

11 CE credit hours
Eligible until Mar 31st, 2031
Impact CE, a service of CE Learning Systems, is approved by the Florida Board of Psychology (Provider # 50-315).
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Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB)

11 CE credit hours
Eligible until Dec 30th, 2026
AddictionCounselorCE is an approved provider of the Missouri Substance Abuse Professional Credentialing Board (Provider #101). AddictionCounselorCE maintains responsibility for this course and its contents.
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New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)

11 CE credit hours

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Renewal: Yes

CPP

Section: Section 4
Renewal: Yes
Initial: Yes
Eligible until Feb 27th, 2028
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Virginia Certification Board (VCB)

11 CE credit hours
Eligible until Jul 31st, 2026
Virginia Certification Board educational provider # 106
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Substance Abuse Treatment and the Stages of Change

Substance Abuse Treatment and the Stages of Change

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  • Behavioral Health

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This course is retired. It is no longer available.

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