Substance abuse counselor certification
Learning to Treat Adolescents & Young Adults with Substance Abuse and Addiction:
An adolescent using substances rarely asks for help. In order for an adolescent to change behaviors and to stop using alcohol and drugs, the systems around him need to change. This training details numerous misconceptions needed to be corrected in order to provide effective counseling for the adolescent client and family members. This solution focused training offers specific step by step instructions for each session of the intervention process, allowing the counselor to develop both the skill and confidence to work with young people and their families.
Substance abuse counselor certification Participants receive evaluation and bio-psycho-social assessments and all other materials needed for successful intervention with adolescents and their families !
Understanding the Differences Between Adult and Adolescent:
Brain & Emotional Development
Chemical Use Patterns
Denial
Progression of Addiction
Facilitating Intervention with Teens & Young Adults
How to Decrease Denial and Increase Motivation for Sobriety
Ten Essential Fundamentals of Adolescent & Young Adult Outpatient Substance Use Treatment
Identifying and Intervening on Enabling by:
Parents/Guardians
School Staff
Law Enforcement/Probation
Counselors and Coaches
Health Care Providers
Working with family members to educate and support.