Understanding And Working With Opioid Addiction In Therapy

A Comprehensive Guide to Assessment, Treatment, and Recovery

What you'll learn

Deepened Understanding: Gain insights into the complexities of opioid addiction

Evidence-Based Strategies: Learn practical approaches for therapy

Identifying Opioid Misuse: Recognize signs and patterns of misuse

Safe Medication Management: Understand how to navigate medication-related aspects.

Addressing Co-Occurring Conditions: Strategies for managing dual diagnoses.

Requirements

Practitioners/providers/therapists

Description

Dive into the complexities of opioid addiction with our comprehensive course, "Understanding and Working With Opioid Addiction in Therapy." This program equips therapists with a deep understanding of opioid neurobiology, assessment techniques, and evidence-based treatment approaches. From exploring the historical context and societal impact of opioids to implementing holistic interventions and relapse prevention strategies, this course provides a thorough roadmap for supporting individuals on their journey to recovery.Participants will gain insights into the neurobiological mechanisms of addiction, including tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal, enhancing their ability to assess and diagnose opioid use disorder accurately. Through interactive modules, therapists will learn to integrate pharmacological interventions like Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) with behavioral therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to optimize treatment outcomes.Additionally, the course delves into holistic approaches and complementary therapies, including mindfulness practices, yoga, and nutrition counseling, empowering therapists to address the multidimensional aspects of addiction. By focusing on relapse prevention strategies, long-term recovery planning, and building robust support systems, therapists will be equipped to make a meaningful impact in helping individuals overcome opioid addiction and reclaim their lives. By embracing a comprehensive and compassionate approach, therapists will play a pivotal role in fostering lasting recovery.

Overview

Section 1: Module 1: Introduction to Opioid Addiction

Lecture 1 Lesson 1: Overview of Opioids and Addiction

Lecture 2 Lesson 2: Epidemiology and Impact of Opioid Addiction

Section 2: Module 2: Understanding Opioid Risks and Screening

Lecture 3 Lesson 1: Types of Risk

Lecture 4 Lesson 2: Tolerance, Dependence, and Withdrawal Symptoms

Lecture 5 Lesson 3: Screening Tools for Opioid Addiction

Lecture 6 Lesson 4: Overlapping Aspects of Physical and Psychological Dependence

Section 3: Module 3: Assessment and Diagnosis

Lecture 7 Lesson 1: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Narcissistic Personality Dis

Lecture 8 Lesson 2: Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) and Histrionic Personality Diso

Lecture 9 Lesson 3: Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) and Paranoid Personal

Lecture 10 Lesson 4: Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) and Avoidant Personality Disorder

Lecture 11 Lesson 5: Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorders and Drug Interactions

Section 4: Module 4: Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis and Opioid Addiction

Lecture 12 Lesson 1: Depression and Opioid Addiction

Lecture 13 Lesson 2: Anxiety and Opioid Addiction

Lecture 14 Lesson 3: Psychosis and Opioid Addiction

Section 5: Module 5: Holistic Approaches and Complementary Therapies

Lecture 15 Lesson 1: Integrative Medicine for Opioid Addiction

Lecture 16 Lesson 2: Nutritional Support and Lifestyle Modifications

Section 6: Module 6: Relapse Prevention and Long-Term Recovery

Lecture 17 Lesson 1: Relapse Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies

Lecture 18 Lesson 2: Support Systems and Aftercare Services

Designed for practicing psychologists, therapists, and healthcare professionals,Those who want to deepen their understanding of opioid addiction and enhance their therapeutic approaches,Those who work with clients who misuse, abuse and are addicted to opioids