Course Code: REL-BHC-0-USCMTSUDS
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify internal and external factors that prompt lasting behavioral change.
Recall the five stages of the transtheoretical (stages of change) model and how you can use these stages to assess readiness to change.
Describe how you can use these stages to assess readiness to change.
Outline:
Section 1: The Essentials of Behavior Change
Understanding Someone’s Motivation
The Four Dimensions of Change
Processes of Change
Markers of Change
Context of Change
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Overview of the Stages of Change Model
Stages of Change Model
Other Introduced Stages
Assessing Readiness to Change
Planning for Success
Communication Strategies
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Addiction and SOC
The Road to Addiction
Preparation
Moving into Action
Stages of Change and Addiction
Self-Regulation and the Change Process
The Role of Self-Control Mechanisms
Meet Miley
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Lauren Quick-Graham, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 13 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor in North Carolina. She has worked in private practice, the Veterans Health Administration, and community-based organizations focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Physician Assistants; Physicians; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.