Treatment Strategies for Relapse Prevention
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American Psychological Association
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Association of Social Work Boards
Relias, LLC, #1273, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Relias, LLC maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 2/10/2018-2/10/2021. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits.
Course Delivery Format: Asynchronous Distance Learning-interaction includes quizzes with questions and answers, posttests. This module is Reading-Based.
Social workers participating in this course will receive 1.75 Clinical continuing education clock hours.
Illinois Professional Counselor/Clinical Counselor
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist Continuing Education Sponsor
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
National Board for Certified Counselors
Relias, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6110. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Relias , LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours
Ohio Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Provider # RTX050401 290
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Ohio Professional Counselor Board
Provider # RCX100502 290
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services, Social Work Unit
Relias, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0009.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of licensed master social work and licensed clinical social work in New York. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice for an LMSW and LCSW. A licensee who practices beyond the authorized scope of practice could be charged with unprofessional conduct under the Education Law and Regents Rules.
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias Learning are considered “self-study” under section 74.10(c)(2)(ii)(b)(4) of the Commissioner’s Regulations. The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
Social workers will receive 1.75 continuing education hours for participating in this course. This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Mental Health Practitioners, Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
Relias, LLC, is recognized by New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0011
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias, LLC are considered "self-study". The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Mental Health Practitioners, Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT)
Relias, LLC, is recognized by New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. #MFT-0009
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias are considered "self-study". The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Texas State Board of Professional Counselors
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
DC-RN -- District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CE Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.70 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Provider #50-290 This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals
Education hours MCBAP-S
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing CE Provider #: 50-290
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Breining Institute for Registered Addiction Specialists
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours. Content Area: C2, R1
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Relias, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Nurses will receive 1.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Psychology
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing CE Provider #: 50-290
Nurses will receive 1.75 contact hours for participating in this course.
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
Provider approved by CCAPP, Provider number 1S-06-729-0220 for 1.75 CEH's
Missouri Credentialing Board
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
Relias LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Relias LLC designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
This program was approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education Program (CE provider #50-290) CE Broker Course # 20-[Custom_Code]
Florida Board of Medicine
Florida Board of Medicine CE Provider #: 50-290
Florida Physician Assistants
NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals
This course has been approved by Relias LLC, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 1.75 CE. NAADAC Provider #86124, Relias, LLC is responsible for all
aspects of their programming.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
Pennsylvania Certification Board
PCB Approved Education
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators
Relias Learning is an approved provider of Continuing Education. Provider number: CP40 910 H 0318 for 1.75 CEHs.
Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Course Details
Explain how neurobiology is related to the relapse process.
Identify 2 evidence-based practices in relapse prevention.
Describe 3 aspects of an effective relapse prevention plan.
List 3 medications that reduce the risk of relapse.
Summarize key ways to avoid relapse by exploring calming exercises and identifying triggers and early warning signs.
Discuss the steps for developing a personalized relapse prevention plan.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Etiology of Addiction: Setting the Stage for Relapse
Meet Glen
What Does Relapse Mean?
A Variety of Approaches
Neurobiology of Addiction: Basic Aspects of the Brain
Neurotransmitters, Hormones, and Addiction
The Stages of Addiction
The Basal Ganglia and the Binge/Intoxication Stage of Addiction
The Extended Amygdala and the Withdrawal/Negative Affect Stage of Addiction
The Prefrontal Cortex and the Pre-Occupation/Anticipation Stage of Addiction
Let’s Review!
Summary
Section 3: Understanding Relapse
The Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change: A Model for Understanding Relapse
The Stages of Change and Relapse
Relapse: A Normal Part of the Change Process
What Do You Think?
Glen, the Stages of Change, and Relapse
Post-Acute Withdrawal and Relapse
The Brain and Relapse: Addiction and Neuroadaptation
Glen’s Brain and His Addiction: An Example of Neuroadaptation
Glen’s Brain After Repeated Use
Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders and Relapse
Review
Summary
Section 4: Neurobiological Relapse Prevention Strategies
Medication Basics
Pharmacological Interventions for Alcohol Use
Pharmacological Interventions for Opioid Use
More on Glen
Summary
Section 5: Relapse Prevention: Behavioral Interventions
The Marlatt Model of Relapse Prevention
High-Risk Situations/Triggers
The High-Risk “Big Three”
Coping
Positive Outcome Expectancies
The Abstinence Violation Effect
Quick Check
Glen in the Context of the Marlatt Model
Relapse Prevention Intervention Strategies
Additional Relapse Prevention Intervention Strategies
The GORSKI-CENAPS® Model of Recovery and Relapse Prevention
Review
Summary
Section 6: Relapse Prevention Plans
Developing the Plan
Important Components of an Assessment
Starting the Plan
Including Medication-Assisted Treatment in the Plan
Educating Your Clients About Medication
Quick Check
Early Warning Signs of a Relapse
Identifying and Reviewing Early Warning Signs
Listing Early Warning Signs
Working with a List of Early Warning Signs
Coping Strategies
Calming Techniques
Refusal Skills
Interpersonal Coping Strategies: Social Support
Recreational and Leisure Activities
Identifying Triggers
Working with Triggers
Possible Triggers
Lapse Management
Learning from a Relapse
Amira's Plan
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Jeremy King has over ten years of experience providing management and training to professionals in the field of behavioral health. Mr. King is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor in the state of New York. He also holds a BS in Economics from Fordham University and is a Certified Training Provider for the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. For the past ten years, Mr. King has provided training and technical assistance to human service organizations in the following areas: Substance Use Disorders; Trauma Informed Services; Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Cultural Competence; Group Facilitation Skills; CCAR Recovery Coach Academy; Motivational Interviewing; Tobacco Dependence; Confidentiality; Working through Resistance; Screening and Assessment for Mental Health Disorders; Theories of Human Development; and The Client/Counselor Relationship. Disclosure: Jeremy King, LCSW, CASAC has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Staff Writer: Monique Kahn, Psy.D.
Monique Kahn, Psy.D. received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at Spokane Mental Health in Washington, which included specialty rotations in behavioral medicine and time-limited psychotherapies. She is licensed as a psychologist in Maine, where she was in private practice for 14 years, providing services to adult clients with varied presenting issues, but with particular emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, the relationship between psychosocial stress and illness, insomnia, and coping with chronic illness. She has taught in the undergraduate psychology program at Husson University in Maine. In addition, she has worked as a content writer and psychology subject matter expert for several major educational publishing firms. She joined Relias as a clinical content writer and subject matter expert in 2016. Disclosure: Monique Kahn, Psy.D. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: entry and intermediate level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; entry and intermediate level Professional Counselors; entry and intermediate level Psychologists; entry and intermediate level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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