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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders
Intermediate

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders

Practical, evidence‑based CBT for substance use disorders for Canadian addiction counsellors and healthcare workers. Learn functional analysis, cognitive restructuring, behavioural activation, craving‑exposure, relapse prevention and third‑wave (ACT/DBT) approaches; integrate assessment, motivational interviewing, outcome measurement and culturally, trauma‑ and Indigenous‑informed care to reduce substance use, prevent relapse and improve engagement and recovery.

Lifetime accessCertificate of completion16 lessonsMobile & desktop
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Informed CareCounselling SkillsIndigenous CommunitiesAssessment & ScreeningPolysubstance Use
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders
$80CAD
8 CEU hrs

What you'll learn

Conduct structured CBT assessments, screening and case formulations tailored for substance use disorders in Canadian clinical contexts
Deliver core CBT interventions for SUD (functional analysis, behavioural activation, cognitive restructuring, cue exposure/urge management, and skills training)
Integrate motivational interviewing and third-wave techniques (ACT, DBT-informed strategies) to improve engagement and outcomes
Adapt CBT to culturally responsive, trauma-informed and Indigenous-informed care models; apply rural/remote and multilingual adaptations

Professional Recognition

CACCF - Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation - Approved CEU Provider

Approved for 8 Continuing Education Hours from The CACCF

Eligible for professional development credit with:

CRPOCollege of Registered Psychotherapists of OntarioBCACCBC Association of Clinical CounsellorsOCSWSSWOntario College of Social Workers and Social Service WorkersBCCSWBC College of Social WorkersACSWAlberta College of Social WorkersCNOCollege of Nurses of OntarioBCCNMBC College of Nurses and MidwivesCRNACollege of Registered Nurses of AlbertaIC&RCInternational Certification & Reciprocity Consortium
Disclaimer
These bodies use self-directed professional development models and do not pre-approve CE providers or courses. Registrants are responsible for determining whether activities align with their individual learning goals. Certificate of completion provided for your professional development records.
Implement measurement-based care (AUDIT-C, DAST-10, PHQ-9, GAD-7, TLFB), ethical documentation, privacy-compliant practice (PHIPA/PIPEDA awareness) and interprofessional collaboration

Requirements

  • Foundational training in CBT (introductory course or equivalent clinical experience)
  • Basic familiarity with substance use disorders (DSM-5/ICD-11) and access to clinical supervision or a clinical mentor

Who this course is for

  • Canadian counsellors and addiction counsellors
  • Social workers and nurses working in mental health/addictions
  • Psychologists in training and clinical trainees
  • Recovery support professionals, RAAM clinic staff, and interprofessional teams

Course Content

4 sections • 16 lessons • 8 hours total length

About this course

Practical, evidence‑based CBT for substance use disorders for Canadian addiction counsellors and healthcare workers. Learn functional analysis, cognitive restructuring, behavioural activation, craving‑exposure, relapse prevention and third‑wave (ACT/DBT) approaches; integrate assessment, motivational interviewing, outcome measurement and culturally, trauma‑ and Indigenous‑informed care to reduce substance use, prevent relapse and improve engagement and recovery.