Course Descriptions

The ATTC of New England Distance Learning Program (DLP) is currently accepting course proposals. Please review the Instructor Requirements page or contact Andrew Golembeske for additional information on becoming an DLP presenter.

Addressing Tobacco Use and Dependence in Addiction and Mental Health Services Lisa M. Howard BSW, TTS Course Information

Adolescent Chemical Dependency: Current Perspectives And Treatment Approaches Michael Torch, MA Course Information

Advanced Group Substance Abuse Counseling Skills: Working with Difficult Populations Dee Lexandra, Ph.D. Course Information

Advanced Pharmacology: Staying Current with Drugs of Abuse John Thompson, MA, CDP Course Information

Basic Group Counseling Skills Dee Lexandra, Ph.D. Course Information

Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships in the Treatment of Addictions Frederic G. Reamer, PhD Course Information

Challenges of Re-entry for the Criminal Justice Population Brenda Westberry, MS Course Information

Chemical Dependency and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Michael Torch, MA Course Information

Clinician Self-Care for Addiction Counselors and Clinical Supervisors Patricia A. Burke, MSW, LCSW, BCD Course Information

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Justin Enggasser, Ph.D. Course Information

Confidentiality of Patient Information in Substance Use Disorders David F. Duncan, Dr.P.H., CAS, FAAHB Course Information

Contingency Management to Enhance Treatment Effectiveness: Promoting Awareness of Motivational Incentives (P.A.M.I.) Marty Boldin, MSW, LICSW, LADC, LCS, CPS, CPM Course Information

Developing Culturally Relevant, Person-directed Recovery Plans in Recovery-oriented Systems of Care OmiSade Ali, M.A., LADC, CCS Course Information

Dual Diagnosed Treatment: A MAP to Recovery Marc Bono, PsyD Course Information

Dual Diagnosis Treatment: A MAP to Recovery - Part 2 Marc Bono, PsyD Course Information

Effective Strategies For Engaging Youth With Co-Occurring Disorders Michael Torch, MA Course Information

Implementing Five Session Motivational Enhancement Therapy/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MET/CBT5): An Evidence Based Brief Approach John Thompson, MA, CDP Course Information

Improving Outcomes for Mandated Clients Nicholas A. Roes, PhD Course Information

Introduction to Ethics: Managing Ethical Dilemmas and Risk-Management Issues Frederic G. Reamer, PhD Course Information

Living Life on Life's Terms: Integrating Spirituality into the Therapeutic Process with Addicted Adults Patricia A. Burke, MSW, LCSW, BCD Course Information

Marijuana Trends: Research and Implications Of The Impact On Society John Thompson, MA, CDP Course Information

Mindfulness in Addiction Counseling Patricia A. Burke, MSW, LCSW, BCD Course Information

Motivational Interviewing: Encouraging client change and rolling with resistance Laura Saunders, MSSW Course Information

Motivational Interviewing: Fundamentals Laura Saunders, MSSW Course Information

Moving From Line Worker to Supervisor Suzanne Smoller, L-RCSW, CASAC, CPP, ACSW Course Information

Pregnancy, Substance Use and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Enid Watson, M.Div. Course Information

Prescription Drug Abuse & Misuse - Public Health Solutions Melissa Heinen, BSN, RN, MPH, CPH Course Information

Strength Based Substance Abuse Treatment for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Dee Lexandra, Ph.D. Course Information

Substance Use Disorders Within Intimate Partner Violence of Women Deoshore Haig, MSW Course Information

Teaching Self-Advocacy Nicholas A. Roes, PhD Course Information

The Core Functions of Addictions Counseling John Thompson, MA, CDP Course Information

The Impact of Chemical Dependency on The Family Suzanne Smoller, L-RCSW, CASAC, CPP, ACSW Course Information

Treatment Planning MATRS Pat Ristaino Dutton RNC, MS, MLADC, LCS Course Information

Understanding the Language of Warriors: Substance Abuse Treatment for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Dee Lexandra, Ph.D. Course Information

Using Scientifically Based REBT to treat Addictions with SMART Recovery John C. Gramuglia, MBA, LICSW, MLADC, LCS Course Information