Cognitive Behavioral Therapies CBT for Substance Use Disorders
Dates: September 10, 2026
Meets: Th from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Webinar
Zoom - No Charge: $0.00
There are still openings remaining at this time.
This training provides behavioral health and substance use disorder clinicians with foundational knowledge and practical skills in applying cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat substance use disorders. Participants will explore core CBT principles, learn how to identify and restructure maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, and practice integrating CBT techniques into individualized treatment plans. The training emphasizes real-world application through case examples, skill-building exercises, and strategies for enhancing client engagement and outcomes.
Objectives:
- Understand the cognitive-behavioral model as it applies to substance use disorders, including the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
- Identify and address urges and cravings using techniques such as urge surfing and coping skills development.
- Utilize thought records to help clients recognize and reframe substance-related cognitive distortions.
- Apply case conceptualization to develop individualized treatment plans based on client history, triggers, and patterns of use.
Notes:
This event is subject to priority registration. If you have a code, you may register yourself now. If you do not have a registration code, please add yourself to the waitlist. Any registration spots avilable after the priority registration period is over will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis for those on the waitlist.
Certificates for this event are distributed by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation upon completion of a post-event quiz and evaluation.
If you have any questions about this event, please email learn@midsouth.ualr.edu.
| Fee: | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 4.00 |
Zoom Webinar
Diana Kelly
Diana Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) clinician, educator, and Clinical Director at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and serves as an adjunct faculty member at the IU School of Social Work in Indianapolis Indiana. Diana's primary focus areas include inclusive group work, trauma informed and anti-oppressive clinical practices, and clinical work with Military Veterans and their families. Diana's direct practice experience involves work with Military Veterans, and those involved with the Justice System. Diana has a strong passion for trauma informed work with Women Veterans and advocating for the inclusive treatment of minority Veterans. Diana has a strong passion for teaching, mentoring, group facilitation and has a strong belief in the magic of group work! She is a graduate of the IU School of Social Work in Indianapolis Indiana.
