Counseling Teens with Substance Use Diagnosis: Facing and Addressing the Unique Challenges for this Population (1.5HR) Presented by Shannon McCabe, MA, LCAS

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Categories: Evidence-Based Practices, General Skill Building, Online Course, Substance Specific Tags: evidence-based practices, general skill building, stripe, Stripe only, substance use

Description

This training equips professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to assess, diagnose, and treat adolescents struggling with substance use disorders. Participants will explore a broad range of substances commonly misused by teens, understand the bio-psycho-social factors contributing to adolescent addiction, and gain familiarity with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and evidence-based screening tools. The course also examines therapeutic interventions such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Contingency Management, DBT, and family-based models like MST and MDFT. Special attention is given to barriers in treatment, confidentiality concerns, and the vital role of family engagement in the recovery process. Participants will leave with practical tools and insight to provide developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care to adolescents and their families.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Assess and diagnose teens with Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Analyze specific therapeutic approaches & evidence-based practices implemented for treating teens with SUDs
Criticize unique challenges for families & develop interventions in working with families
Conclude specific treatment considerations for teen substance use

This course qualifies for 1.5 CE hours of Substance Specific, General Skill Building, and Evidence-Based Practices training.

Course Instructor: Shannon McCabe, MA, LCAS, CCS, CCJP, CPS

Recording Date: 11/06/2024

Course Format

Course Format: Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved.

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Meet Your Facilitator

Shannon McCabe, MA, LCAS, CCS, CCJP, CPS is a multi-discipline masters level professional. Shannon is a Durham native. Her undergraduate degrees are in sociology and criminal justice. Shannon also has her MA in Forensic Psychology as well as a graduate certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling. She started her career in education and worked for many years with gang-involved youth. Shannon also provides Clinical Supervision for aspiring Alcohol & Addiction Counselors and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialists.In her spare time, Shannon rehabilitates wildlife and believes strongly in the healing impact of animals in the therapeutic setting.

Syllabus

Counseling Teens with Substance Use Diagnosis: Facing and Addressing the Unique Challenges for this Population (1.5 HR) Syllabus

I. Understanding Teen Addiction

Definition of addiction and diagnostic terms (misuse, dependence, SUD)
DSM-5 criteria and classification of substances
Early remission, sustained remission, and controlled environment factors
Commonly abused substances: alcohol, cannabis, caffeine, inhalants, opioids, stimulants, sedatives, and hallucinogens

II. Diagnostic Tools and Assessment Strategies

Importance of comprehensive interviews and collateral information
Use of standardized screening tools: CRAFFT 2.1, S2BI, BSTAD, PHQ-A, SCARED, and Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
SBIRT and ASAM Criteria for placement and treatment planning
Exploring functional impacts on school, home, and peer domains

III. Evidence-Based Therapeutic Approaches

Motivational Interviewing: promoting internal motivation and stages of change
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and relapse prevention planning
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): emotion regulation and distress tolerance
Contingency Management and web-based reinforcement tools
Seeking Safety, The Seven Challenges, and Matrix Model for adolescents

IV. Family-Centered Treatment and Support

Role of family systems and importance of caregiver involvement
Family therapy models: MST, Brief Strategic Family Therapy, and MDFT
Challenges with parent collaboration, insurance, and confidentiality
Resources for families: Al-Anon, NAMI, community groups, and private counseling

V. Barriers and Unique Challenges in Adolescent Treatment

Stigma, lack of access, financial barriers, and cultural normalization
Developmental factors: puberty, mental health comorbidity, and trauma
Confidentiality laws and their impact on adolescent care
Disparities in early intervention services and community connection