Course Code: REL-BHC-0-O12SM
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Indicate the role of 12 step programs in supporting a person’s recovery from addiction.
Recall the nature and purpose of the 12 steps based on the example of the A.A. 12 step program.
Identify four features of a 12 step meeting.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Addiction, Recovery, and the 12 Step Model
Addiction
Recovery
Mutual Aid Groups
How 12 Step Programs Can Help Individuals
Review
Summary
Section 3: A Closer Look at A.A.
Exploring the 12 Steps
Review
Summary
Section 4: 12 Step Meetings
What to Expect
Basic Premises of 12 Step Programs
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Jennifer Niles, LCSW, LCAS, CCS-I
Jennifer received her Bachelor’s degrees in Social Work and Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Master’s degree in Social Work with a Certificate in Substance Abuse Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has over 13 years of experience providing psychotherapy, counseling, and case management to a variety of populations. Her experiences and clinical interests are centered around addiction treatment, harm reduction, severe mental health conditions, psychosis, LGBTQ+ issues, gender diversity, integrated care, and clinical supervision.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.