The eLearning Center for Gatlin Education Services

Completing this program should:

Enhance your understanding of behavioral and cognitive theories and therapies;
Extend your knowledge of the use of CBT in the treatment of substance abuse; and
Increase your clinical practice skills in this area.

Brief interventions and therapies have become increasingly important modalities in the treatment of substance abuse. An approach that has gained widespread application in the treatment of substance abuse is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

This program examines behavioral and cognitive therapies and focuses specifically on the cognitive-behavioral model. The material discusses how to help clients recognize situations in which they are likely to use, find ways of avoiding those situations, and cope more effectively with situations, feelings, and behaviors related to their substance abuse.

Part 1: Behavioral Theory
  Overview
Part 2: Behavioral Therapy Techniques - Classical Conditioning
  Extinction and Cue Exposure Procedures
  Counterconditioning and Aversion Procedures
Part 3: Behavioral Therapy Techniques - Operant Learning
  Overview
  Contingency Management and Behavior Contracting
  Community Reinforcement Approach
  Behavioral Self-Control Training
  Application of Behavioral Techniques
Part 4: Cognitive Theory
  Cognitive Theory
Part 5: Cognitive Therapy
  Overview
  Duration of Therapy and Frequency of Sessions
Part 6: Cognitive-Behavioral Theory
  Overview
  Attributions
  Cognitive Appraisal
  Coping Behaviors
  Self-Efficacy Expectancies
  Substance-Related Effect Expectancies
  High-Risk Situations
  The Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to Substance Abuse Disorders
Part 7: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
  Overview
  Functional Analysis
  Coping Skills Training
  Relapse Prevention
  A Case Study Using CBT
  Duration of Therapy and Frequency of Sessions
  When to Use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
  Efficacy for Treating Substance Abuse Disorders
Part 8: Bibliography
  Bibliography
CE Test
Course Evaluation