Managing Anger and Depression in Substance Abuse Treatment

Managing Anger and Depression in Substance Abuse Treatment is organized by The Center for Addiction Studies and Research. This course has been approved for a maximum of 20 Hours.

Overview:
This course focuses on best-practice philosophies for managing anger and depression in substance abuse treatment settings.

Topics covered include:
• Nature of anger and depressive symptoms
• Relationship between anger and depression and substance use disorders
• Impact of anger and depression on treatment participation and treatment outcomes
• Screening and assessment
• Techniques to manage anger and depression in substance abuse treatment settings
• Transference and countertransference
• Behavioral, cognitive and emotionally focused intervention strategies