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Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches Into Group Facilitation

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About the Course

This course provides an overview of three core, research-backed approaches that are commonly used in effective group counseling for substance use disorders. You’ll learn the core principles, techniques, and practical applications of each model in real-world group settings. Concepts are broken down into clear, actionable steps, with guidance on adapting them to group dynamics. By the end of the course, you will have a toolkit of evidence-based methods to help participants build insight, strengthen coping skills, increase motivation, foster psychological safety, and deepen their recovery support networks.

 

This course does not offer APA or ASWB approved credits.

This course is based on the reading online article, Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches Into Group Facilitation created by Danny Wamsley in 2025.

Publication Details

Publication Date: 1st Edition Dec 2025

Course Material Author

Danny Wamsley, LCASA

Danny Wamsley is a licensed addiction specialist with a clinical certification with the National Association of Dual Diagnosis (NADD). Danny currently works in manage care as a DSS liaison. His primary goal is to provide consultation to social workers who are involved with child-protective services and In-Home Services. Danny also has 10+ years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with intellectual disability and substance use. Danny’s professional interests include addictions/recovery, intellectual disability, foster care, military, trauma, and domestic violence.

Danny Wamsley authored the material only, and was 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.

Target Audience

This course is intended for Addictions professionals, including addiction counselors, school counselors, counselors, art therapists, and music therapists. It is appropriate for beginner levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Define trauma-informed principles
  2. 2 Demonstrate CBT techniques
  3. 3 Use MI skills
  4. 4 Align group interventions with Stages of Change model.

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Virginia Board of Counseling

1 CE credit hour
Eligible until Dec 31st, 2030
CE Learning Systems has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5951. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Learning Systems is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 1 NBCC hour(s) awarded.
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National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

1 CE credit hour
Eligible until Apr 29th, 2027
CE Learning Systems has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5951. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Learning Systems is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 1 NBCC hour(s) awarded.
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NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)

1 CE credit hour
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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