Addictions: Effective Treatment of Young Adults to Improve Outcomes
Category:
4
Credits:
1
Objectives:
At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
1. Identify effective methods of working with emerging adults
2. Know the general trends and statistics regarding emerging adults and substance abuse problems
3. Identify key programmatic changes that can increase the overall efficacy of substance abuse treatment
4. Know the do’s and don’ts of working with emerging adults
5. Understand the unique needs of the emerging adult population and the need for providers to adjust services
Description:
This course is a presentation that focuses on the current trends of emerging adult substance abuse and mental health problems. Additionally we will review recommendations to service providers about the qualities of effective interventions with emerging adults as well as helpful tips on how to interact with this group more effectively.
Key Words: substance abuse, mental health, treatment, intervention, young adult, emerging adult, clinical
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
American Psychological Association
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Ohio Board of Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, Expiration 03/31/2010
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
CAADAC, California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
California Board of Registered Nursing
Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist
Ohio Board of Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, 04/2010 to 03/2012
