Alcohol Problems In Intimate Relationships - 8Units

 For those who choose alcohol as their self-medicating treatment of choice, there are often much deeper issues of relational intimacy that accompany the drinking problem. Often the other person in the relationship becomes the enabler for alcohol abusers, and must be notified and educated regarding their part in the problem. This extremely in depth course will allow the practitioner to see some of the damaging dynamics alcohol causes in intimate relationships, and will equip the practitioner with tools to assist both members of the affected dyad with treatment and options.

Target Audience

This course is designed for healthcare providers. Specifically, it is designed for Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Chemical Dependency Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses, or any other healthcare provider that is likely to gain professionally from increased knowledge in the subject area. It is appropriate for any provider that is likely to come into contact with those dealing with issues related to the clinical topic in the course of practice.

Teaching Methods

CEUstore.com provides continuing education opportunities for the clinician or practitioner via the world wide web. Each person who chooses a course, absorbs the information provided, and subsequently scores 70% or above on the associated test will be provided a certificate of completion that will show the clinician or practitioner has mastered the information provided. Following that procedure each clinician or practitioner will be provided the opportunity to evaluate the process so that CEUstore.com will be able to determine if its objectives are accurate, relevant, and appropriate. Other methods for feedback from customers at CEUstore.com are also provided on this site. Each clinician or practitioner is encouraged to communicate with CEUstore.com via these methods.

Learning Objectives

As a clinicial or health provider you are likely to see many individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing significant alcohol related problems. This curriculum will teach the clinician or health provider the essentials of providing brief interventions for alcohol problems, and will assist in examining a range of treatment alternatives and factors to consider in making a treatment strategy or a referral.

Skill Development

At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify statistical information related to alcohol abuse in relationships.
2. Understand and identify psychosocial factors associated with alcohol abuse.
3. Enhance understanding of health risks associated with alcohol abuse..
4. Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of  different treatment approaches.
5. Correctly answer 70% of multiple choice questions on a quiz over the material.