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This course is based on the updated and revised second edition of The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction: A Guide to Coping with the Grief, Stress, & Anger That Trigger Addictive Behaviors, 2nd Edition by Rebecca E. Williams, Ph.D. and Julie S. Kraft, LMFT. The course presents a comprehensive approach to working with clients in recovery from addictive behaviors. This course is unique in that it addresses the underlying loss that clients have experienced that may fuel addictive behaviors. Counseling skills from the field of mindfulness therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy are outlined in a clear and easy-to-implement style. Healthy strategies to identify and cope with depression, anxiety, anger, and grief are provided along with ways to improve interpersonal relationships. This course offers information on mindfulness skills and outlines ways to understand the link between addiction and other mental health challenges.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the clinician will be able to:

• Describe at least two ways in which emotions, thoughts, or behaviors impact addictions.
• Describe at least two ways in which underlying loss experiences may trigger addictive behaviors.
• Identify at least two mindfulness skills to use with clients in recovery.
• Explain two ways relationship skills can help in recovery from addiction.
• Identify at least one worksheet that can be used for client presenting problems.
• Identify one mental health challenge that may be linked to substance use.
• Identify at least two wellness areas that can support the client’s long-term recovery.

Syllabus / Course Instructions

• This course is suitable for CE for beginning, intermediate and advanced level clinicians.
• The Course consists of reading the selected book, successfully completing an online posttest and filling out a course evaluation.
• The printed book or ebook is not included. It must be purchased separately. We have supplied a link to Amazon.com for your convenience.
• Purchasing your course will give you access to both a printable copy of the test and an online version of the test. Print the test to use as a companion as you read the book and answer the questions.
• You cannot exit the online test once you begin, so have your answers available.

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Bio: Rebecca E. Williams, PhD

Rebecca E. Williams, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, clinical supervisor, and award-winning author. She specializes in recovery from mental illness, addictions, and lifes challenges. Dr. Williams received her master's degree in Counseling and Consulting Psychology from Harvard University and her Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is currently a clinic director at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System. Dr. Williams is Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego and former adjunct faculty at the University of San Diego.

Bio: Julie S. Kraft, MA, LMFT

Julie S. Kraft, M.A., LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an award-winning author. She received her masters degree in marriage and family therapy from the University of San Diegos School of Leadership and Education Sciences. Julie has provided counseling to veterans and their family members at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System and provided psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups in community settings. In her current position with San Diegos Sharp HealthCare, she treats clients struggling with both addiction and mental health concerns. Julie teaches a masters level course at the University of San Diego and she has a private practice in San Diego.