Description

Adverse life experiences cannot be ignored. Research has demonstrated that adverse experiences impact a person’s physiological, psychological, social, and emotional growth and development. Many clients who struggle with substance use or addictive behavior disorders have complex trauma in their life stories. This micro-course offers the learner practical and relevant ways to demonstrate trauma-informed care throughout the length of treatment from initial engagement into recovery support.

In this micro-course, you will recognize crisis as an underlying cause for substance use disorder and explore it as an opportunity for change.

Related Learning: This micro-course is also part of the APRI2000 - The Principles of Addiction Learning Path. Learn more.

What You Will Learn

In this micro-course, you will learn to:

Describe individual and sociocultural factors that influence a person’s experience of trauma and stress reactions.
Analyze the connections between addictions and trauma and the prevalence of trauma within treatment population.
Identify trauma-specific modalities of treatment.
Discuss emerging interventions that address trauma and SUDs.

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Eligibility

Must be 18 Years or older

Refund Policy

You will have seven days to request a full refund after purchase. No hidden fees. All books and materials are included with purchase.

Accreditation

This professional development offering has been approved by Walden University, a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 5 CEs. Walden University (NAADAC Provider #72251) is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

Applicable NAADAC counselor skill groups: Clinical Intake and Screening, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Plan, Counseling Services, Case Management, and Discharge and Continuing Care