Clinical Group Counseling Skills

This six-hour training provides an overview of the skills needed to provide exceptional group counseling in mental health and substance use

Description:

This six-hour training provides an overview of the skills needed to provide exceptional group counseling in mental health and substance use settings.

Learning Objectives:

1. Differentiate between psychoeducational, process, skills-based, and relapse prevention groups.
2. Apply at least three core facilitation skills (reflection, validation, redirection) in a group setting.
3. Identify the stages of group development and appropriate clinical responses.
4. Implement evidence-based modalities (CBT, MI, DBT) within group counseling.
5. Document group sessions in a manner that demonstrates medical necessity and compliance.
6. Manage common group challenges using trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches.
7. Align group interventions with ASAM dimensions and treatment planning goals.

CEU Information:

This course provides 6 CEU’s. CEU’s are Category 1 CEU provided by Indiana State statute 839IAC 1-6-2(F)(86)

Registration information provided as part of this course may be used by MHAI for various purposes, including reporting to state agencies and other accreditation and/or funding sources.