Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis

🌱 Understanding Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Online Course with Denise Roberts

🚀 Course Title: Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis: Integrated Treatment for Mental Health and Substance Use

🎓 Why It's Important to Treat Co-occurring Disorders at the Same Time

In this transformative online course, taught by the esteemed Denise Roberts, you will embark on a journey to comprehend the intricate relationship between mental health disorders and substance use disorders. 🧠⚖️

Course Highlights:

• Fundamentals of Co-occurring Disorders: Dive deep into what constitutes a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and a Mental Health Disorder (MHD), and why addressing both simultaneously is crucial for effective treatment.

• Stages of Change: Unpack the stages of change—Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Determination, Action, Relapse, Maintenance—and learn how to navigate these stages with your clients or yourself. 🔄

  • Understanding Pre-contemplation: Recognize the signs that indicate an individual is not yet ready to consider change.
  • Contemplation: Help individuals weigh the pros and cons of change.
  • Determination: Assist clients in setting goals and developing a commitment to change.
  • Action: Guide your clients through the implementation of changes.
  • Relapse: Understand that relapse is part of the process and learn how to respond effectively.
  • Maintenance: Support long-term recovery strategies.

• Bio-Psycho-Social Model of Health: Explore the comprehensive bio-psychosocial model that underscores the Sobriety Success Method, focusing on physical health, psychological well-being, and social dynamics. 🍃✍️

  • Physical Health: Address the impact of SUDs on the body's biological functions.
  • Psychological Health: Explore the cognitive and emotional aspects of co-occurring disorders.
  • Social Impacts: Examine how social environments influence mental health and substance use.

• Sobriety Success Method: Learn how this method aligns with the bio-psychosocial model to offer a holistic approach for those struggling with co-occurring disorders.

• Trauma and Brain Changes: Understand how trauma can affect the brain and its implications in SUDs.

• Abstinence vs. Harm Reduction: Engage with the debate around these two approaches to substance use disorder treatment.

📚 Additional Resources: Benefit from a wealth of supplementary materials, including articles, blog posts, podcast links, assignments, and quizzes, to deepen your understanding and practical skills.

🚀 Course Outcome: Upon completing the final lecture, you will be equipped with the knowledge to address co-occurring disorders effectively and confidently. You will receive a certificate of completion to acknowledge your new expertise in this field.

🤝 Join Us on This Journey: Whether you're a mental health professional seeking to expand your skillset or an individual looking to better understand these complex conditions, this course offers valuable insights and practical tools for treating co-occurring disorders.

Enroll now and unlock the path to a more informed, compassionate, and effective approach to mental health and substance use treatment. Let's embark on this transformative journey together! 🚀❤️🧘‍♂️