Training Description:

Group Therapy for Substance Use Disorders: In this training, participants review various group counseling formats, from psychoeducational to process-oriented, and examine the stages of group development. The training also addresses strategies for managing challenging behaviors and group dynamics. Counselors will develop confidence in facilitating effective group therapy sessions that enhance peer support, mutual learning, and accountability among group members.

Course Learning Objectives

  1. Understand Core Group Counseling Models

  2. Articulate the Stages of Group Development

  3. Facilitate Effective Group Dynamics

  4. Manage Challenging Behaviors

  5. Evaluate Group Progress and Outcomes

Receiving Credit: In order to receive credit for the training you must complete the interactive question within the training. If you do not complete the embedded quizes, when you get to end of the training you will not receive credit until you complete the embedded quiz questions. In Addition, you must complete the 50 item quiz at the end of the training and receive at least an 85% before receiving your certificate. You do have the option of retaking the quiz until you reach the approved score. Once you submit your quiz, you will receive your certificate within 24 hours.

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Training Agenda
  1. Course Introduction & Overview — Key Concepts in Group Therapy for SUD (40 minutes)

  2. Core Group Counseling Models (psychoeducational, process-oriented, skills-based)

  3. Stages of Group Development & Facilitating Effective Group Dynamics (30 minutes)

  4. Managing Challenging Behaviors & Implementing Evidence-Based Activities (30 minutes)

  5. Evaluating Group Progress and Outcomes

  6. Course Wrap-Up & Final Assessment (20 minutes)

  7. Final knowledge check (multiple-choice), course evaluation, and next steps

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