Price: $90 per person

Course Description: 

SUD’s 101 introduces substance use disorders and dual diagnosis disorders. This training reviews how mental health interplays with substance abuse and recovery and the differences between use, misuse/abuse, and dependence. The second half of the training focuses on engaging with individuals and families surrounding substance use/abuse and practicing incorporating knowledge surrounding SUD’s into daily interactions with clients.

By the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to identify and practice:

• Gain a basic understanding of how mental health interplays with substance abuse and recovery
• Learned and identify the differences between use, misuse/abuse, and dependence
• Engage with individuals and families surrounding substance use/abuse
• Discussed and practice how to incorporate knowledge surrounding SUD’s into daily interactions

About the Trainer: 

Matthew T Rensi, Ph. D., LPCC. is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who also holds a Ph. D. in counselor education and supervision. He has extensive experience providing therapy to people struggling with psychosis, homelessness, various mental health issues and the legal system. In addition to this, he provides trainings throughout Santa Clara County on various aspects of mental health treatment, including assessment, individual therapy, and safety/crisis situations. Matt has also conducted research on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders using linguistic analysis.CE’s: This course is approved for  3 continuing education hours for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and/or LEPs as required by the California B.B.S. under CEPA Provider #129412, and for RADT, CADC, and LAADC by CCAPP-EI CADAAC Provider # 7213401223.

CE’s: This course is approved for  3 continuing education hours for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and/or LEPs as required by the California B.B.S. under CEPA Provider #129412, and for RADT, CADC, and LAADC by CCAPP-EI CADAAC Provider # 7213401223.

Community Solutions is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and/or LEPs. Community Solutions maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

Cancelation Policy: Cancellations are requested at least 48 hours prior to the training day. Kindly email Trainings@communitysolutions.org  to un-enroll from the training if you unable to attend after registration in order to receive a refund.

Questions? Please contact our Training Division:
Training@communitysolutions.org or 408-846-4791

If you need special accommodations to ensure a comfortable learning experience please contact our Training Division.

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