This webinar is free and open to the public.

"Recovery is about progression, not perfection. It’s the journey toward self-love, resilience, and the rediscovery of a life worth living." -  Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Supporting an individual through recovery from substance abuse creates a ripple effect that strengthens families, improves relationships, and nurtures a more compassionate society. In this webinar, participants will delve into the complexities of addiction and gain practical strategies for assisting clients throughout their recovery journey. You’ll learn evidence-based tools to help clients progress through each stage of recovery and sustain long-term sobriety. 

In this webinar you will: 

• Acquire techniques to assess substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions
• Understand the Stages of Change Model and its application in supporting clients' recovery
• Learn to use Motivational Interviewing techniques to reduce resistance and inspire positive change
• Develop skills to build an informed, compassionate, and supportive therapeutic alliance with your clients

Instructor:

Norma Montenegro, LCSW
Adjunct Professor at UMass Global

Who should attend: Social workers, psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and other behavioral health professionals.

This webinar is FREE. Participants will be awarded 1 CE credit for attending this webinar.

This webinar is eligible for 1 Continuing Education (CE) Credit for recertification by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). To earn 1 CE credit, participants must be a California residents and attend the free webinar or watch the recording. Participants must register and successfully complete a multiple-choice assessment and evaluation to receive a certificate of completion. UMass Global is recognized by the (BBS) California Board of Behavioral Sciences to provide continuing education credit per BPC Section 1887.4.3.

Please note the above webinar time is in Pacific Time