Stigma associated with substance use and addiction remains one of the biggest barriers to treatment for millions of people in the U.S. How can we transform the way staff approach and deliver addiction care while fostering engagement among clients in recovery? This course examines factors involved in stigma and discrimination, and offers evidence-based strategies on how to overcome them.
Objectives:
By end of presentation participants will:
- Understand the importance of language in treating substance use disorders (SUD).
- Examine the evidence demonstrating the impact of stigmatizing language on the provision, quality and allocation of resources for SUD care.
- Identify strategies for addressing stigma in policy and practice settings using non-stigmatizing language.
How it Works
After watching a video presentation by John Kelly, PhD, ABPP, you will be required to take a short quiz. Upon receiving a grade of 80% or higher, 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
- Video Presentation (1 hour)
- Exit quiz requiring a score of at least 80% to earn contact hours
- Evaluation of the training
About the Presenter
John F. Kelly, Ph.D., ABPP Dr. Kelly is the Elizabeth R. Spallin Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine at Harvard Medical School – the first endowed professor in addiction medicine at Harvard. He is also the Founder and Director of the Recovery Research Institute at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Read more
Contact Hours
Certificates will be issued upon completion of an online course evaluation.
No partial credit will be given.
- 1 Category I contact hour for Psychologists are provided.
CCSME is a pre-approved sponsor and provider of Professional Education Activities for Psychologists. - 1 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. - 1 contact hour approved by the Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors
- Certificate of completion for 1 contact hour for Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors, and other Professionals.
- This course may be used for 1 contact hour for MHRT-C Domain 2
Important Info
Disclosure: Neither the presenter nor the program planners (CCSME) have any commercial interest or conflict of interest to disclose.
Disclaimer: This course is intended for educational purposes only. The views, opinions, and content expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or policies of the Co-Occurring Collaborative Serving Maine (CCSME).