training programs

home study courses

Heroin: Addiction and Treatment

"We see it in films, read about it in obituaries and hear about it s resurgence in the latest news." Did you know opium was first discovered about 7000 thousand years ago? "Heroin is recommended reading for both the general public and addiction treatment professionals." Utilizing this book and home study materials students are guided through a comprehensive exploration of heroin's history, pharmacology and more.

32 clock hours—$150
CASAC: Section I
CPP/CPS: Section I

Co-Dependency: A Diagnosis

Addiction is generally acknowledged as a family disease. This home study provides "A guide for professionals who work with chemical dependents, their spouses and children. The information focuses on assisting professionals in clearly defining co-dependency, suggested diagnostic criteria and treatment of co-dependence. The material also introduces the student to considerations for the "co-dependent professional." Lastly, this course helps us to begin to discuss... where do we go from here?

10 clock hours—$59
CASAC: Section II
CPP/CPS: Section I

Slaying the Dragon: History of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Treatment

Where have we been? Where are we going in regards to treatment? Who are the people who were major contributors to this profession? This home study explores various treatment methods that have been done throughout history. The Reform Clubs and Temperance Societies, Minnesota Model, and the 12-Steps and Traditions are discussed in depth.

40 clock hours—$190
CASAC: Section I
CPP/CPS: Section I

Addiction: A Family Disease

This course explores how chemical dependency affects the family system. What are the signs and symptoms? How does the family change, recover and heal from this disease? What are the processes involved? All of these questions and more are discussed.

8.5 clock hours—$55
CASAC: Section II
CPP: Section IV

Painkillers: Dangerous Drugs

This home study explores the epidemic of becoming addicted to pain medications. Who becomes addicted? Why? What do family members do when loved ones become addicted to such drugs as OxyContin, Morphine, and other pain medications? Who is at risk for this disease? The book illustrates the impact prescription drug addiction has on  the family, and how loved ones can intervene to get the addicted family member into treatment using the CRAFT method.

15 clock hours—$85
CASAC: Section I
CPS/CPP: Section I

Adolescence and Lost Fathers

Why is “dad” so special to little girls? What role does the father play in his daughter’s life? What happens to women who lose their father at an early age? What is the impact on the family as a whole? This course describes how women cope with father loss and how to heal from such a traumatic event. Practical suggestions are given to assist clients with father loss.

13 clock hours—$75
CASAC: Section II
CPP/CPS: Section I

Addiction and Self-Deception

This course explores addictive thinking and self-deceptive  patterns. Ever wonder how people rationalize? How does this thought process effect relationships, work, families, etc.?  This home study looks at how one can actually deceive him/herself and others into their way of reasoning.  Become aware of what addictive thinking is and its self-deceptive nature.

8.5 clock hours—$55
CASAC: Section I
CPS/CPP: Section I

Gambling Addiction

What is compulsive gambling?  The statistics regarding this addiction are alarming. What are they? How can you assess if one is a compulsive gambler? How does this insidious disease take a hold on one’s life? What are various forms of gambling? How does one recover? The Road to Recovery, Gamblers Anonymous, and the GA Combo Book are explored and discussed. A very interesting read!

8 clock hours—$55
CASAC: Section II
CPS/CPP: Section I

Trauma, Addiction, and Mental Health Disorders: Responding to Women’s Needs

This course will focus on integrated trauma services for women. What works? What doesn’t? How do women deal with trauma? What are their needs when it comes to children? How to fund, implement and build these programs for success will be addressed.

18 clock hours—$110
CASAC: Section II
CPP/CPS: Section I

Tobacco Addiction and How to Overcome It

This 10 clock hour home study discusses the smoking cessation process. Did you know that the average ex-smoker quits 10-12 times before actually succeeding? Why is nicotine addiction so difficult to overcome? This home study answers these basic questions and more. It describes strategies and techniques on how one can help, support, assist, and encourage a smoker to quit.

10 clock hours—$59
CASAC: Section I
CPS/CPP: Section I

Self Injury:  The Hidden Addiction

One of the newest addictions among our teenage population is self-injury or self-mutilation.  Why is this so popular with our youth?  What causes it?  Who is at risk?  What are the signs and symptoms of cutting?  How does one overcome this addiction?  All of these questions are answered in this course.  Practical applications and strategies for recovery are discussed.  A must for those working with adolescents and teenagers.

20 clock hours—$100
CASAC: Section II
CPP: Section IV
CPS: Re-credentialing only

Handling Anger: Finding Solace

How can anger be used as a tool to overcome grief and part of the healing process?  Finding solace is often a difficult task.  Very often we can learn several lessons from anger.  What are they?  How does anger make us stronger, healthier, and even become our friend on life’s journey?  How do we make peace with ourselves and others?

10 clock hours—$56
CASAC: Section IV
CPP/CPS: Section III

Up All Night:  Club Drugs and Rave Culture

What is all the rave about?  What are our nation’s youth doing?  What are the dangers involved?  Up All Night explores the various designer drugs that are being used in our nation’s middle and high schools and on our college campuses.  Don’t be left in the dark.  Learn the up-to-date facts about ecstasy, Ketamine, 2-CB’s (no, they are not vitamins), GHB, inhalants, etc.  Be aware, it could save someone’s life.

5 clock hours—$40
CASAC: Section I
CPS/CPP: Section I

Elderly Home Study

This home study covers counseling methods that assist older adults to terminate or reduce substance abuse, thereby improving other areas of their lives.  This method of treatment can be utilized even if the client refuses to admit to having an addiction problem.

15 clock hours—$90
CASAC: Section II
CPP/CPS: Section I