Gambling Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A "Trifecta of Trouble" (4 Contact Hours) - Available Now

This 4 contact-hour course is available now by correspondence at just $35.00. We’ll send the course materials and instructions for returning the evaluation form to receive your certificate via email on receipt of your order and payment as you register below. Rest assured that there’s no deadline for completion of the course.

Please check back frequently at this site for updates on our schedule of ongoing continuing education. For additional information or questions, please email me at kent.dean@cadanwla.org or call (318) 564-5987. Thank you for your support, and stay safe!

Best regards,

Kent Dean Director, School of Addiction and Behavioral Health

Course Description

An introduction to the often-encountered comorbidity of addictive and mood disorders with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and a review of theory and practice of effective therapeutic engagement for those affected by gambling disorder complicated by additional psychiatric co-presenting disorders. (Screening, Intake, Orientation, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Counseling, Patient Education, Referral, Consultation with Other Professionals)

Presenter

R. Kent Dean, PhD, LAC, CCGC, CCS, CCDP-D 2000 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104 Voice/Text: (318) 564-5987 kent.dean@cadanwla.org

Learning Objectives

1. Manifest a more complete understanding of the nature of addictive disorders (emphasizing DSM-5 gambling disorder) and how they are created in the brain.

2. Articulate learning about other factors that can coexist with addictive disorders.

3. Enumerate a more fully-developed understanding of causes and treatment directions in addictive disorders, specifically gambling disorder complicated by additional psychiatric illness.

Approvals

LABSWE: 4 Clinical Hours. NBCC: 4 Clock Hours. ADRA: 4 Hours. TCB: 4 Hours.

Gambling Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Trifecta of Trouble.
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Introduction to Gambling Disorder (4 Contact Hours) - Available Now

This 4 contact-hour course is available now by correspondence at just $35.00. We’ll send the course materials and instructions for returning the evaluation form to receive your certificate via email on receipt of your order and payment as you register below. Rest assured that there’s no deadline for completion of the course.

Please check back frequently at this site for updates on our schedule of ongoing continuing education. For additional information or questions, please email me at kent.dean@cadanwla.org or call (318) 564-5987. Thank you for your support, and stay safe!

Best regards,

Kent Dean Director, School of Addiction and Behavioral Health

Course Description

An introduction to the theory and practice of effective therapeutic engagement behaviors for individuals affected by gambling disorder. (Screening, Intake, Orientation, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Counseling, Patient Education, Referral, Consultation with Other Professionals)

Presenter

R. Kent Dean, PhD, LAC, CCGC, CCS, CCDP-D 2000 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104 Voice/Text: (318) 564-5987 kent.dean@cadanwla.org

Learning Objectives

1. Manifest a more complete understanding of the nature of addictive disorders (emphasizing DSM-5 gambling disorder) and how they are created in the brain.

2. Articulate learning about other factors that can create addictive disorders.

3. Enumerate a more fully-developed understanding of causes and treatment directions in addictive disorders, specifically gambling disorder.

Approvals

LABSWE: 4 Clinical Hours. NBCC: 4 Clock Hours. ADRA: 4 Hours. TCB: 4 Hours.

Introduction to Gambling Disorder
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Roundtable on Addiction Ethics and Confidentiality (4 Contact Hours) - Available Now

This 4 contact-hour course is available now by correspondence at just $35.00. We’ll send the course materials and instructions for returning the evaluation form to receive your certificate via email on receipt of your order and payment as you register below. Rest assured that there’s no deadline for completion of the course.

Please check back frequently at this site for updates on our schedule of ongoing continuing education. For additional information or questions, please email me at kent.dean@cadanwla.org or call (318) 564-5987. Thank you for your support, and stay safe!

Best regards,

Kent Dean Director, School of Addiction and Behavioral Health

Course Description

Open ethics discussion of typical ethics scenarios germane to emerging consensus around integrated treatment of psychiatric comorbidity with addictive disorders. (Screening, Intake, Orientation,, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Counseling, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Patient Education, Referral, Reports and Record Keeping, Consultation with Other Professionals)

Presenter

R. Kent Dean, PhD, LAC, CCGC, CCS, CCDP-D 2000 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104 Voice/Text: (318) 564-5987 kent.dean@cadanwla.org

Learning Objectives

1. Review typical scenarios encountered by practicing addictions therapists and interns.

2. Describe situational factors leading to ethical violations.

3. Gain experience in articulating reactions to areas of possible professional inappropriateness on the part of clinicians.

Approvals

LABSWE: 4 Clinical Hours. NBCC: 4 Clock Hours. ADRA: 4 Hours. TCB: 4 Hours.

Ethics and Confidentiality
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Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders in Addiction - Coexisting Schizophrenia and Coexisting Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (4 Contact Hours) - Available Now

This 4 contact-hour course is available now by correspondence at just $35.00. We’ll send the course materials and instructions for returning the evaluation form to receive your certificate via email on receipt of your order and payment as you register below. Rest assured that there’s no deadline for completion of the course.

Please check back frequently at this site for updates on our schedule of ongoing continuing education. For additional information or questions, please email me at kent.dean@cadanwla.org or call (318) 564-5987. Thank you for your support, and stay safe!

Best regards,

Kent Dean Director, School of Addiction and Behavioral Health

Course Description

Introduction to comorbidity of substance-related and addictive disorders and co-presenting psychiatric disorders.

Presenter

R. Kent Dean, PhD, LAC, CCGC, CCS, CCDP-D 2000 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104 Voice/Text: (318) 564-5987 kent.dean@cadanwla.org

Learning Objectives

1. Retain a general understanding of schizophrenia and other common psychotic disorders, their presentation and treatment.

2. Describe typical presentations of schizophrenia and of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

3. Describe basic treatment strategies for these patients, including medications most-often prescribed.

4. Distinguish common, prominent symptoms of schizophrenia from similar symptoms in substance use disorders.

5. Distinguish common prominent symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder from similar symptoms in substance use disorders.

Approvals

LABSWE: 4 Clinical Hours. NBCC: 4 Clock Hours. ADRA: 4 Hours. TCB: 4 Hours.

Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders in Addiction - Schizophrenia and ADHD
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Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders in Addiction - Coexisting Personality Disorders (4 Contact Hours) - Available Now

This 4 contact-hour course is available now by correspondence at just $35.00. We’ll send the course materials and instructions for returning the evaluation form to receive your certificate via email on receipt of your order and payment as you register below. Rest assured that there’s no deadline for completion of the course.

Please check back frequently at this site for updates on our schedule of ongoing continuing education. For additional information or questions, please email me at kent.dean@cadanwla.org or call (318) 564-5987. Thank you for your support, and stay safe!

Best regards,

Kent Dean Director, School of Addiction and Behavioral Health

Course Description

Introduction to comorbidity of substance-related and addictive disorders and co-presenting psychiatric disorders.

Presenter

R. Kent Dean, PhD, LAC, CCGC, CCS, CCDP-D 2000 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104 Voice/Text: (318) 564-5987 kent.dean@cadanwla.org

Learning Objectives

1. Retain a general understanding of common personality disorders, their presentation and treatment.

2. Describe typical presentations of dependent, avoidant, schizoid, borderline, narcissistic, histrionic and antisocial personality disorders.

3. Describe basic treatment strategies for these patients, including medications most-often prescribed.

4. Distinguish common, prominent symptoms of specific personality disorders from similar symptoms in substance use disorders.

Approvals

LABSWE: 4 Clinical Hours. NBCC: 4 Clock Hours. ADRA: 4 Hours. TCB: 4 Hours.

Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders in Addiction - Personality Disorders
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Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders in Addiction - Coexisting Anxiety Disorders (4 Contact Hours) - Available Now

This 4 contact-hour course is available now by correspondence at just $35.00. We’ll send the course materials and instructions for returning the evaluation form to receive your certificate via email on receipt of your order and payment as you register below. Rest assured that there’s no deadline for completion of the course.

Please check back frequently at this site for updates on our schedule of ongoing continuing education. For additional information or questions, please email me at kent.dean@cadanwla.org or call (318) 564-5987. Thank you for your support, and stay safe!

Best regards,

Kent Dean Director, School of Addiction and Behavioral Health

Course Description

Introduction to comorbidity of substance-related and addictive disorders and co-presenting psychiatric disorders.

Presenter

R. Kent Dean, PhD, LAC, CCGC, CCS, CCDP-D 2000 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104 Voice/Text: (318) 564-5987 kent.dean@cadanwla.org

Learning Objectives

1. Retain a general understanding of common anxiety disorders, their presentation and treatment.

2. Describe typical presentations of generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

3. Describe basic treatment strategies for these patients, including medications most-often prescribed.

4. Distinguish common, prominent symptoms of anxiety disorders from similar symptoms in substance use disorders.

Approvals

LABSWE: 4 Clinical Hours. NBCC: 4 Clock Hours. ADRA: 4 Hours. TCB: 4 Hours.

Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders in Addiction - Anxiety Disorders
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Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders in Addiction - Coexisting Mood Disorders (4 Contact Hours) - Available Now

This 4 contact-hour course is available now by correspondence at just $35.00. We’ll send the course materials and instructions for returning the evaluation form to receive your certificate via email on receipt of your order and payment as you register below. Rest assured that there’s no deadline for completion of the course.

Please check back frequently at this site for updates on our schedule of ongoing continuing education. For additional information or questions, please email me at kent.dean@cadanwla.org or call (318) 564-5987. Thank you for your support, and stay safe!

Best regards,

Kent Dean Director, School of Addiction and Behavioral Health

Course Description

Introduction to comorbidity of substance-related and addictive disorders and co-presenting psychiatric disorders.

Presenter

R. Kent Dean, PhD, LAC, CCGC, CCS, CCDP-D 2000 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104 Voice/Text: (318) 564-5987 kent.dean@cadanwla.org

Learning Objectives

1. Describe a typical, highly-functional human being.

2. Retain a general understanding of common mood disorders, their presentation and treatment.

3. Describe typical presentations of major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) and the bipolar disorders.

4. Describe basic treatment strategies for these patients, including medications most-often prescribed.

5. Distinguish common, prominent symptoms of mood disorders from similar symptoms in substance use disorders.

Approvals

LABSWE: 4 Clinical Hours. NBCC: 4 Clock Hours. ADRA: 4 Hours. TCB: 4 Hours.

Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders in Addiction - Mood Disorders
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Impact of Disability on People with Addiction (3 Contact Hours) - Available Now

This 3 contact-hour course is available now by correspondence at just $30.00. We’ll send the course materials and instructions for returning the evaluation form to receive your certificate via email on receipt of your order and payment as you register below. Rest assured that there’s no deadline for completion of the course.

Please check back frequently at this site for updates on our schedule of ongoing continuing education. For additional information or questions, please email me at kent.dean@cadanwla.org or call (318) 564-5987. Thank you for your support, and stay safe!

Best regards,

Kent Dean Director, School of Addiction and Behavioral Health

Course Description

An introduction to the theory of effective therapeutic engagement behaviors for individuals affected by a loved one’s addiction. (Core Functions: Counseling, Case Management, Referral, Consultation with Other Professionals)

Presenter

R. Kent Dean, PhD, LAC, CCGC, CCS, CCDP-D 2000 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104 Voice/Text: (318) 564-5987 kent.dean@cadanwla.org

Learning Objectives

1. Review established methods of interaction and etiquette for conversing with and helping people with disabilities.

2. Describe situational factors which enhance the helping relationship.

3. Define and enumerate empowering interaction styles for patients with disabilities.

Approvals

LABSWE: 3 Clinical Hours. NBCC: 3 Clock Hours. ADRA: 3 Hours. TCB: 3 Hours.

Impact of Disability on People with Addiction
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Basic Addiction Psychopharmacology: Attention-Deficit Disorders (4 Contact Hours) - Available Now

This 4 contact-hour course is available now by correspondence at just $35.00. We’ll send the course materials and instructions for returning the evaluation form to receive your certificate via email on receipt of your order and payment as you register below. Rest assured that there’s no deadline for completion of the course.

Please check back frequently at this site for updates on our schedule of ongoing continuing education. For additional information or questions, please email me at kent.dean@cadanwla.org or call (318) 564-5987. Thank you for your support, and stay safe!

Best regards,

Kent Dean Director, School of Addiction and Behavioral Health

Course Description

Introduction to CNS basic anatomy and malfunctions creating mental illness, with an emphasis on substance-related and addictive disorders and co-occurring disorders (Psychopharmacology)

Presenter

R. Kent Dean, PhD, LAC, CCGC, CCS, CCDP-D 2000 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104 Voice/Text: (318) 564-5987 kent.dean@cadanwla.org

Learning Objectives

1. Gain basic understanding of the drugs of abuse and their impact on brain centers implicated in attention-deficit disorders.

2. Describe typical presentation of substance-related and addictive disorders and other major psychiatric illnesses.

3. Understand modes and sites of action of the major drugs of abuse.

4. Learn many current psychopharmaceuticals used in treating reward activation problems (addiction) and coexisting attention-deficit disorders.

5. Acquire greater understanding, sophistication and confidence in working on psychiatric multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Approvals

LABSWE: 4 Clinical Hours. NBCC: 4 Clock Hours. ADRA: 4 Hours. TCB: 4 Hours.

Basic Addiction Psychopharmacology: Attention Deficit Disorders
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Basic Addiction Psychopharmacology: Psychotic Disorders (4 Contact Hours) - Available Now

This 4 contact-hour course is available now by correspondence at just $35.00. We’ll send the course materials and instructions for returning the evaluation form to receive your certificate via email on receipt of your order and payment as you register below. Rest assured that there’s no deadline for completion of the course.

Please check back frequently at this site for updates on our schedule of ongoing continuing education. For additional information or questions, please email me at kent.dean@cadanwla.org or call (318) 564-5987. Thank you for your support, and stay safe!

Best regards,

Kent Dean Director, School of Addiction and Behavioral Health

Course Description

Introduction to CNS basic anatomy and malfunctions creating mental illness, with an emphasis on substance-related and addictive disorders and co-occurring disorders (Psychopharmacology)

Presenter

R. Kent Dean, PhD, LAC, CCGC, CCS, CCDP-D 2000 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104 Voice/Text: (318) 564-5987 kent.dean@cadanwla.org

Learning Objectives

1. Gain basic understanding of the drugs of abuse and their impact on brain centers implicated in psychotic disorders.

2. Describe typical presentation of substance-related and addictive disorders and other major psychiatric illnesses.

3. Understand modes and sites of action of the major drugs of abuse.

4. Learn many current psychopharmaceuticals used in treating reward activation problems (addiction) and coexisting psychotic disorders.

5. Acquire greater understanding, sophistication and confidence in working on psychiatric multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Approvals

LABSWE: 4 Clinical Hours. NBCC: 4 Clock Hours. ADRA: 4 Hours. TCB: 4 Hours.

Basic Addiction Psychopharmacology: Psychotic Disorders
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Basic Addiction Psychopharmacology: Dementia (4 Contact Hours) - Available Now

This 4 contact-hour course is available now by correspondence at just $35.00. We’ll send the course materials and instructions for returning the evaluation form to receive your certificate via email on receipt of your order and payment as you register below. Rest assured that there’s no deadline for completion of the course.

Please check back frequently at this site for updates on our schedule of ongoing continuing education. For additional information or questions, please email me at kent.dean@cadanwla.org or call (318) 564-5987. Thank you for your support, and stay safe!

Best regards,

Kent Dean Director, School of Addiction and Behavioral Health

Course Description

Introduction to CNS basic anatomy and malfunctions creating mental illness, with an emphasis on substance-related and addictive disorders and co-occurring disorders (Psychopharmacology)

Presenter

R. Kent Dean, PhD, LAC, CCGC, CCS, CCDP-D 2000 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104 Voice/Text: (318) 564-5987 kent.dean@cadanwla.org

Learning Objectives

1. Gain basic understanding of the drugs of abuse and their impact on brain centers implicated in dementing disorders.

2. Describe typical presentation of substance-related and addictive disorders and other major psychiatric illnesses.

3. Understand modes and sites of action of the major drugs of abuse.

4. Learn many current psychopharmaceuticals used in treating reward activation problems (addiction) and coexisting dementia.

5. Acquire greater understanding, sophistication and confidence in working on psychiatric multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Approvals

LABSWE: 4 Clinical Hours. NBCC: 4 Clock Hours. ADRA: 4 Hours. TCB: 4 Hours.

Basic Addiction Psychopharmacology: Dementia
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Basic Addiction Psychopharmacology: Anxiety and Rage (4 Contact Hours) - Available Now

This 4 contact-hour course is available now by correspondence at just $35.00. We’ll send the course materials and instructions for returning the evaluation form to receive your certificate via email on receipt of your order and payment as you register below. Rest assured that there’s no deadline for completion of the course.

Please check back frequently at this site for updates on our schedule of ongoing continuing education. For additional information or questions, please email me at kent.dean@cadanwla.org or call (318) 564-5987. Thank you for your support, and stay safe!

Best regards,

Kent Dean Director, School of Addiction and Behavioral Health

Course Description

Introduction to CNS basic anatomy and malfunctions creating mental illness, with an emphasis on substance-related and addictive disorders and co-occurring disorders (Psychopharmacology)

Presenter

R. Kent Dean, PhD, LAC, CCGC, CCS, CCDP-D 2000 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104 Voice/Text: (318) 564-5987 kent.dean@cadanwla.org

Learning Objectives

1. Gain basic understanding of the drugs of abuse and their impact on brain centers implicated in anxiety disorders.

2. Describe typical presentation of substance-related and addictive disorders and other major psychiatric illnesses.

3. Understand modes and sites of action of the major drugs of abuse.

4. Learn many current psychopharmaceuticals used in treating reward activation problems (addiction) and coexisting anxiety disorders.

5. Acquire greater understanding, sophistication and confidence in working on psychiatric multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Approvals

LABSWE: 4 Clinical Hours. NBCC: 4 Clock Hours. ADRA: 4 Hours. TCB: 4 Hours.

Basic Addiction Psychopharmacology: Anxiety and Rage
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Basic Addiction Psychopharmacology: Mood Disorders (4 Contact Hours) - Available Now

This 4 contact-hour course is available now by correspondence at just $35.00. We’ll send the course materials and instructions for returning the evaluation form to receive your certificate via email on receipt of your order and payment as you register below. Rest assured that there’s no deadline for completion of the course.

Please check back frequently at this site for updates on our schedule of ongoing continuing education. For additional information or questions, please email me at kent.dean@cadanwla.org or call (318) 564-5987. Thank you for your support, and stay safe!

Best regards,

Kent Dean Director, School of Addiction and Behavioral Health

Course Description

Introduction to CNS basic anatomy and malfunctions creating mental illness, with an emphasis on substance-related and addictive disorders and co-occurring disorders (Psychopharmacology)

Presenter

R. Kent Dean, PhD, LAC, CCGC, CCS, CCDP-D 2000 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104 Voice/Text: (318) 564-5987 kent.dean@cadanwla.org

Learning Objectives

1. Gain basic understanding of the drugs of abuse and their impact on brain centers implicated in mood disorders.

2. Describe typical presentation of substance-related and addictive disorders and other major psychiatric illnesses.

3. Understand modes and sites of action of the major drugs of abuse.

4. Learn many current psychopharmaceuticals used in treating reward activation problems (addiction) and coexisting mood disorders.

5. Acquire greater understanding, sophistication and confidence in working on psychiatric multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Approvals

LABSWE: 4 Clinical Hours. NBCC: 4 Clock Hours. ADRA: 4 Hours. TCB: 4 Hours.

Basic Addiction Psychopharmacology: Mood Disorders
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Basic Addiction Psychopharmacology: Substance-Related Disorders (4 Contact Hours) - Available Now

This 4 contact-hour course is available now by correspondence at just $35.00. We’ll send the course materials and instructions for returning the evaluation form to receive your certificate via email on receipt of your order and payment as you register below. Rest assured that there’s no deadline for completion of the course.

Please check back frequently at this site for updates on our schedule of ongoing continuing education. For additional information or questions, please email me at kent.dean@cadanwla.org or call (318) 564-5987. Thank you for your support, and stay safe!

Best regards,

Kent Dean Director, School of Addiction and Behavioral Health

Course Description

Introduction to CNS basic anatomy and malfunctions creating mental illness, with an emphasis on substance-related and addictive disorders and co-occurring disorders (Psychopharmacology)

Presenter

R. Kent Dean, PhD, LAC, CCGC, CCS, CCDP-D 2000 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104 Voice/Text: (318) 564-5987 kent.dean@cadanwla.org

Learning Objectives

1. Gain basic understanding of the drugs of abuse and their impact on brain centers implicated in addictive disorders.

2. Describe typical presentation of substance-related and addictive disorders and other major psychiatric illnesses.

3. Understand modes and sites of action of the major drugs of abuse.

4. Learn many current psychopharmaceuticals used in treating reward activation problems (addiction) and coexisting psychopathology.

5. Acquire greater understanding, sophistication and confidence in working on psychiatric multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Approvals

LABSWE: 4 Clinical Hours. NBCC: 4 Clock Hours. ADRA: 4 Hours. TCB: 4 Hours.

Basic Addiction Psychopharmacology: Substance Related Disorders
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