Addictions: Module 1 Unit 2 - Twelve Step Groups and Steps - What Are They?
Category:
4
Credits:
1
Objectives:
At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
1. Cite history and origins of 12-step groups
2. Understand the philosophies of 12-step groups
3. Understand the role of 12-step groups in recovery
Description:
This course is Part 2 in an Addiction Series. Twelve Step Groups like Alcoholics Anonymous are a great resource for support and strength for people who have life controlling issues to overcome. This training examines the history and nature of 12-step groups with particular focus on Alcoholics Anonymous because AA was the foundation for other groups that came later. This training gives an overview of types of meetings and what it might be like for someone who is considering attending such a group or referring someone to such a group.
Key Words: Addiction, counselor, recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous, AA, 12-steps
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
