Counseling the Chemically Dependent Woman (3 hours)
This 3 hour course by Jane M. Nakken is designed to introduce the student to key concepts and issues in treating chemically dependent women, along with some corresponding implications and suggested approaches for counseling and treatment program design.
Goals/Objectives
By participating in this Distance Learning Course, the trainee will:
- Provide a brief historical view of women and addiction.
- Provide a brief historical view of the treatment of addicted women.
- Present an overview of the current body of knowledge about women and addiction, drawing from the literature on theory and research.
- Based on the review of knowledge, examine some implications and models for the treatment of addicted women.
Jane M. Nakken, Ph.D, is a consultant and trainer with thirty years experience as a leader, educator, author, innovator and change agent in the field of addictions treatment. As a former executive vice president of the world-renowned Hazelden Foundation, she earned an international reputation for her leadership in the addictions treatment field, particularly in the treatment of young adults and women, and for her national leadership on public policy issues. Notably, she designed and championed Hazelden’s Women Healing Conference Series and the Women & Children’s Recovery Community, and received ADPA’s Award for Service to Women in 2000.
Dr. Nakken has 17 published books and articles, and serves on the faculties of Rutgers University’s Institute on Addiction Studies and Hazelden’s Graduate Program in Addiction Counseling. She holds a BA degree in child and adolescent psychology from the University of Minnesota, her MA in human and health services administration, from St. Mary’s College, and a doctorate in organization change from Pepperdine University.
Internet Format - Coursework that is available immediately via a downloadable PDF file (a popular online format that requires you to have the Adobe Reader program, or one similar, installed on your computer). Many websites already use this very user friendly file format, so chances are you already have a PDF reader installed on your computer. This format allows faster downloading, easier reading, and easier printing. All course materials will be included, as will the link to the post-test required for course completion. Access and downloading information will be immediately sent to the email address you provide at checkout. There is no additional charge for this format.
USB Flash Drive Format - Different computers, processors, ISP's, and software make it sometimes difficult or time-consuming to capture materials provided via the Internet. As a result, we've added the Flash Drive format to our list of options. With this format we will send you a Flash Drive by Priority Mail that can be used on any computer, laptop, tablet with a USB port. The drive will include a PDF copy of the course or courses ordered along with the test link needed to complete your course using our online test system. This option will include additional per course costs for materials/shipping/handling.
Hard Copy Format - Coursework that is delivered to you by Priority Mail in book form. All course materials will be included, as will the post-test required for course completion. For immediate results and faster certificate processing an email containing instructions on how to access your post-test online will be sent to the email address provided at checkout. Should you not want to submit the test yourself, a mail/fax form is also included that will allow you to mail or fax your test responses to us for processing. Hard copy courses will include additional per course costs for materials/shipping/handling.
