Transforming Addiction: DBT for Substance Abuse
This activity is designed for: Psychologists, social workers, counselors, MFTs, physicians, and nurses.
Course: Intermediate to Advanced
Publication date: 08/19/2023
What Will You Learn in This Course?
Online Training You Can Immediately Apply to Your Practice
Sample Video:
All our sections are concise and clinically relevant; none of them lasts more than 12 minutes. That's our rule.
Meet Your Instructor: Laura Petracek, Ph.D., LCSW
Accreditation Information
This course is co-sponsored by Medical Academy, LLC, and Psychotherapy Academy. Medical Academy, LLC, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Medical Academy, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Psychotherapy Academy, #1851, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 4/7/2024–4/7/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credits.
Transforming Addiction: DBT for Substance Abuse
Date of Release: Sep 1, 2023
Date of Expiration: Sep 1, 2026
Location: Online
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Summarize DBT principles used in conceptualizing a clinical case of substance abuse, considering triggering factors, vulnerabilities, perpetuating factors, and treatment formulation.
2. Discuss a treatment plan for substance abuse using DBT modules and interventions, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
3. Review practical DBT strategies for substance abuse treatment to support client recovery.
Acknowledgment of Financial Commercial Support
No financial commercial support was received for this educational activity.
Acknowledgment of In-Kind Commercial Support
No in-kind commercial support was received for this educational activity.
Satisfactory Completion
Participants must complete the activity online during the valid credit period that is noted above. Follow these steps to earn your CE credits.
1- Watch each video self-directed and participate in the entire activity, as partial credit is unavailable.
2- Pass the post-test with a score of 75% or higher.
3- Complete the evaluation form.
4- Download the certificate.
If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed above, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.
Relevant Financial Disclosures
None of the faculty, planners, and reviewers for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose during the last 24 months with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this enduring material activity, please contact us at [email protected].
These activities have been planned and implemented by Medical Academy, LLC, and Psychotherapy Academy.
Download All Materials in 3 Different Formats for Offline Use
Audio Course
Learn practical tips while doing other things, like commuting, doing chores, or running errands. All sections are available as an audio course.
Video downloads
You can download all course videos for offline access. You don't have to rely on having a stable internet connection.
PDF transcripts
This course offers transcripts and audio files of all modules. These PDF transcripts allow you to absorb course materials more quickly.
Course Interaction & System Requirements
This video based online course is self-paced/noninteractive. Course questions can be directed to Psychotherapy Academy by email: [email protected]
System Requirements
• Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 10.11 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
• Internet browser: Google Chrome 49.0 or higher, Firefox 40.0 or higher, Safari 10.1 or higher, Edge 14.0 or higher
• Broadband internet connection: Any medium that is internet accessible
• Media viewing requirements: None
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If, for any reason, you are not fully satisfied with the course, send us an email at [email protected].
For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please contact us at [email protected].
Practical Info
By enrolling, you gain access to a comprehensive range of features:
- Instant and lifelong access to all materials.
- Download videos to watch offline at your convenience.
- Audio access for flexible learning opportunities.
- Access PDF transcripts for effective referencing and review.
- Enjoy the convenience of downloading all formats for offline accessibility.
