Course Code: REL-BHC-0-ITEIBHD
Hours: 1.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recall common barriers to engagement among individuals with substance use and other behavioral health disorders.
Identify counseling strategies that can improve treatment engagement among individuals with substance use and other behavioral health disorders.
Recognize unique issues and barriers related to engaging specific populations in treatment for behavioral health disorders.
Outline:
Section 1: Barriers to Engagement
Client Engagement and the Therapeutic Relationship
Barriers That Clients Encounter
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Increasing Client Engagement
Counseling Strategies
Therapies That Increase Engagement
Quick Check
Methods and Services for Increasing Engagement
Environmental Factors That Increase Engagement
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Becoming Culturally Responsive
Cultural Considerations
Engaging Specific Populations
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Editor: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP
Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nursing Personnel; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use and Behavioral Disorder Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.