Families and Co-occurring Disorders
Free · On-demand · 1 CE hour · Learn at your own pace
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be better prepared to:
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include family members and important others in integrated co-occurring treatment;
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support relationship dynamics that encourage mental health wellness and substance use recovery; and
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identify areas you need to explore further in order to integrate these considerations into treatment for those with co-occurring disorders.
Who This Course Is For
Mental health and addictions treatment providers and peer specialists across the globe, including:
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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC);
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Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHA);
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Certified Recovery Mentors (CRM);
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Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP);
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family therapists, art therapists, mental health counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other mental health clinicians; and
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those who work work in Oregon's approved Integrated Co-occurring Disorder treatment programs.
What Is Included
Co-occurring conditions affect more than the individual—they can shape relationships, family dynamics, and the experiences of those closest to them. In this on-demand course, you will explore how relational patterns can influence mental health and substance use concerns, while also examining the impact co-occurring conditions can have on families and other important relationships. You’ll gain a broader perspective for supporting people within the relational systems that are part of their lives.
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The course includes immersive case studies, skills demonstrations, presentations, and readings.
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We suggest you take your time, view content as many times as you like, and access suggested readings and resources when possible.
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It is not necessary to complete the course in a single sitting. You are free to open and close the course as many times as you like.
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Once you have reviewed and mastered the content, you will be required to pass short quizzes before you are eligible for verification that you have successfully completed the course.
Who Developed This Course
Instructor Brandie Lyday
Brandie Lyday, MA, LMFT, CGAC II, CADC III owns and manages True Heart Therapy, a mental health group practice. She is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and serves as adjunct faculty providing family therapy supervision for Lewis & Clark’s Problem Gambling Services. Brandie previously worked as an Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Treatment Program Development Analyst and has extensive experience as an outpatient addiction treatment specialist, delivering individual, group, couple, and family therapies, including work with clients involved in the criminal legal system.
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Amy Caldwell
Lots of great information! Very realistic ,great understanding of what it's like living with a depressed alcoholic.
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Certificate of completion will be made available on the Student Dashboard after you complete all required course activities and the course evaluation survey.
ACORN is approved by the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), Provider ID: 26-0044, to provide continuing education courses. Additionally, ACORN is approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7274. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. ACORN is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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Free of charge, courtesy of Oregon Health Authority. For questions about Oregon’s Integrated Co-occurring Disorders Program contact OHA program support at [email protected].
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Once you complete this course, continue with:
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