Course 2 builds on the theoretical foundations set forth in Course 1 and effectively translates theoretical constructs into hands-on practices for use in the field.
Child substance use disorder is presented through the lens of health care in which substance use disorder is seen as a complex, but treatable disease in which cooccurring disorders are common. Treatment providers are then introduced to practical applications of 12 key underlying concepts of effective child substance use disorder treatment.
As the first critical step in developing an individualized treatment plan, participants will learn how to perform screening and assessment procedures. Finally, the quality of professionalism –as an acquired skill, a code of conduct, an attitude, and an adherence to ethical standards-- is explored as the basis for all effective counseling relationships.
The set of universal treatment tools found in Course 2 can be adapted by treatment practitioners according to their specific settings, substances used by children, minority populations, culture, and other local needs.