Addressing Specific Needs of Women in Substance Use DisorderTreatment
6 clock hours GACA. NAADAC. ADACB-Ga
Course Description
What makes gender an important clinical issue in substance abuse treatment? Are there gender differences in the development and pattern of substance use disorders? Do these differences warrant specific treatment approaches? To date, there is considerable evidence denoting that gender differences do exist, and these differences begin with early risk factors for substance use and extend throughout the course of treatment and recovery. Grounded in research, TIP 51 begins with unique biopsychosocial and developmental issues of women that create or intensify gender differences across the continuum of care. Knowledge of these unique factors is essential for treatment providers to fully understand the contexts of women’s lives and their needs. (SAMHSA, TIP 51, 2009).
Course Modality. This is an independent home-study course. Students will take the course according to their own timeline.
CE’s awarded: 6 hours. (Reading course text / articles and Application to Practice). To receive the course completion certificate, each student is required to complete and submit Learning Contract, read all text-based materials, view any media posted, complete and submit chapter discussion questions, complete and pass course examination, and complete and submit course evaluation.
Text / Student Resource Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Substance Abuse Treatment: Addressing the Specific Needs of Women. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series, No. 51. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 15-4426. Rockville, MD: Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, 2009.
Senior Instructor
Diane Sherman, PhD
Dr. Diane Sherman, Ph.D., a substance abuse profession since 1975, beginning her career while serving in the U.S. Army for in the capacity of Behavioral Science Specialist. She holds the national advanced credential of Master Addiction Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor, Certified
Alcohol and Drug Counselor-II, and E-Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Diane earned her Doctorate in Industrial / Organizational Psychology from Capella University in 2007. Since 2008 she has taught and supervised students who are in pursuit of the certified addiction counselor credential. She is a national, regional and state presenter offering topics relevant to addiction professional, clinical, and ethical practices and clinical supervision. In 2015 was honored to receive the Georgia School of Addiction Studies, Bruce Hoopes Pioneer Award in Addiction Treatment, a personally meaningful award, for excellence in the addiction profession.
Course curriculum
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Chapter 1. Introduction and Welcome
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Welcome Video.
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How to Navigate this course
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Course Syllabus
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Learning Contract
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Womens Treatment. Pre-Test
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Chapter 2. Course Text
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Homeless Women Presentation handout. Follows video presentations, Parts 1 and 2.
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Video Presentation. Part 1.
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Video Presentation. Part 2.
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TIP 51. Addresssing Specific Needs of Women in Treatment.
FREE PREVIEW
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Additional Resource Materials
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Chapter 3. Application to Practice
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Instructional Video for Assignments
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Womens Treatment. Assignment 1.
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Womens Treatment. Assignment 2.
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Womens Treatment. Assignment 3.
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Womens Treatment. Assignment 4.
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Womens Treatment. Assignment 5.
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Womens Treatment. Assignment 6.
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Chapter 4. Course Completion
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Course Examination
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Course Review
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Course Evaluation
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Reviews
Cult Com; SUD T for Women
Olivia Lindsey-Sabory
Excellent preview of women's issues. Enjoyed the update and TIP was a very interesting as a concept summary. Lots of info to absorb.
Excellent preview of women's issues. Enjoyed the update and TIP was a very interesting as a concept summary. Lots of info to absorb.
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John Price
The class was very informative especially since I am male. The class gave me a better understanding of treating women with SUD.
The class was very informative especially since I am male. The class gave me a better understanding of treating women with SUD.
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Josh Brooks
I really learned a lot from this course. Probably more then any other I've taken! Thank you!!!
I really learned a lot from this course. Probably more then any other I've taken! Thank you!!!
Read LessYvonne Hickey
Great course .the test part seemed to have a lot of information to remedy with 20 questions
Great course .the test part seemed to have a lot of information to remedy with 20 questions
Read LessChristy Hamby
This was a great course. Allowed be to be able do alot of reading on my own and research to help me with the answers
This was a great course. Allowed be to be able do alot of reading on my own and research to help me with the answers
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George Taylor
In one way, I'd like to say this course has made it easier to understand women in substance abuse disorder, but in another way its even more complex because ...
Read MoreIn one way, I'd like to say this course has made it easier to understand women in substance abuse disorder, but in another way its even more complex because there is so much more to consider when trying to meet a womans needs. Culture has come to accept mens behavior as normal in SUD whereas women are victims of social stigma. The unbelievable amount of pressure and responsibility placed on a woman is overwhelming, especially when she has dependent children to consider. It seems in some cultures, it brings shame on the house of the man if the woman seeks help from an outside source for SUD. All kinds of things need to be considered when screening any woman for the specialized treatment she may need for her SUD, her health issues and care and assistance she may need for her dependent children. A case by case approach where each is treated as an individual, not just a client.
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