Stages of Change (On Demand)
The Stages of Change model is widely used to assess clients’ status (in clinical evaluations) and to describe the process of personal change (in psychoeducation). This training is equally appropriate for practitioners who are new to the model and for those who learned it many years ago, exploring the research origins of the Stages of Change and their many clinical applications. The training also discusses practical ways to use the Stages of Change with clients, particularly those with substance use difficulties, including limitations to this model.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the Stages of Change and understand the origins and applications of this transtheoretical model
- Recognize how clinical presentations reflect the various stages, including signs of potential relapse or reflecting on relapse
- Learn how to customize clinical interventions according to a person’s assessed stage of change, including how to avoid common pitfalls
- Understand limitations to using the Stages of Change in clinical work
How it Works
This course includes a three-part video presentation by Rosalie Genova, LCPC, CCS; followed by a quiz requiring a passing grade of 80% or higher. After completing the video lesson and quiz, you will be directed to a course evaluation. Once you have completed the evaluation, you will be able to download a .pdf certificate to get your course credit.
Outline
- 3-part video presentation, totaling 85 minutes
- Brief exit quiz, passing quiz with score of at least 80% required
- Evaluation of the training
About the Presenter: Rosalie Genova, LCPC, CCS, is a solo practitioner in Portland. She has worked in university campus substance use and recovery residence settings, as well as in outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospital programs. Rosalie specializes in substance use issues and in working with clients in public service fields. Rosalie also holds a PhD in US History, and is interested in the social and cultural context of mental health distress and treatment. Recommended resources and more information on Rosalie’s practice can be found at welcome.genova-lcpc.com
Criteria for Successful Completion
100% Attendees required to participate and be present in the full duration of the learning activity and complete/submit an evaluation form. Partial credit will not be awarded.
Contact Hours Certificates will be issued upon completion of an online course evaluation. No partial credit will be given.
- 1.5 Category I Contact hour for Maine Psychologists. CCSME is a pre-approved sponsor and provider of Professional Education Activities for Psychologists in Maine
- 1.5 contact hour for CHES. CCSME is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc
- Certificate of Completion for 1.5 contact hour for social workers, licensed professional clinical counselors, behavioral healthcare workers, and other professionals
- 1.5 contact hour for alcohol and drug counselors pending approval by the Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors
Important info: You will have access to the course for 1 year after purchase.