- Credit Hours: 6 Hours
- Author: Cardwell Nuckols
- Price: $78.00
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the nature of anger and aggression as they present during early recovery from addictive disorders.
- Explain how anger and aggression function as secondary or symptomatic features of multiple psychiatric and substance use disorders.
- Identify the neurobiological and physiological mechanisms underlying anger and aggression in individuals recovering from addiction.
- Analyze the relationship between early recovery processes and increased vulnerability to anger and aggressive behavior.
- Apply evidence-based assessment techniques to evaluate anger and aggression in clients during early recovery.
- Describe therapeutic interventions for managing anger and reducing aggression in substance abuse treatment settings.
- Demonstrate strategies for helping clients develop healthy alternatives to aggressive responses during early recovery.
- Explain how trauma history, co-occurring disorders, and substance withdrawal contribute to anger and aggression in the recovery process.
- Develop treatment plans that integrate anger management with substance abuse recovery goals.
Package Contents
Course Details
Course Description: Treatment of Anger and Aggression in Early Recovery covers current neuroscience and neuropsychology research on anger and aggression, with a focus on applying that research to clinical work in early recovery settings. It is designed for clinicians who work with clients experiencing anger and aggression, and addresses topics including the role of control and fear in angry behavior, factors that raise the risk of violence, relevant differential diagnoses, and medication-based approaches to treatment. Participants will also learn empirically supported strategies for working with angry and aggressive populations and explore the importance of rapport-building and limit-setting with these clients. The course is taught by Cardwell Nuckols, Ph.D., a clinician and trainer with more than 30 years of experience in addiction treatment and healthcare.
Date: Ongoing
Distance Learning Method: Asynchronous Reading
Target Audience: Social Workers, Substance Abuse Counselors, Criminal Justice Professionals
Refund Policy: If you request a refund within 30 days of placing your order (and prior to submitting any exams / completing any courses) we will gladly issue a refund of your money, less the processing fee and handling charge.
Course Interactivity: None
Posttest Requirements: Must score 80% or better to pass. Tests can be taken multiple times to obtain passing score.
Course Completion Requirements: Passing score on posttest. Submission of course evaluation. Course date of completion is recorded at this point.
Certificate of Completion: Issued when course is completed, available for download in Student Center
System Requirements: Internet access
About the Instructor
Dr. Cardwell C. Nuckols
Dr. Cardwell C. Nuckols has been described as “one of the most influential clinical trainers in America.” For over 30 years, he has successfullyy served the healthcare industry in multiple capacities as a clinician, supervisor, program director and hospital administrator. Dr Nuckols has led numerous corporate start-up and reengineering projects including involvement in the development of three publicly traded companies. One of these corporations is helping to bring to market new medications to help those suffering from the devastation of AIDS. For his entrepreneurial efforts, Dunn and Bradstreet nominated Dr. Nuckols to receive placement in the 2004 National Business Registry.
Dr. Nuckols is widely published, having authored more than 50 journal articles, 28 books and workbooks, 32 DVDs, CDs and videos, and 17 audiotape series. Dr Nuckols first book, Cocaine: Dependency to Recovery, is a trade best seller, as is, his booklets Quitting Heroin and Quitting Marijuana (Hazelden). He is the author of the book Healing an Angry Heart (HCI) and video Chalk Talk on Drugs with Father Martin (Kelly Productions). A series of workbooks on “Adolescent Disruptive Behavior” and a CD on “Anger Management” has been released by Hazelden Publications as a part of their Adolescent Co-occurring Disorder Series. Dr Nuckols recent works include four DVDs entitled The Evidence Based Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders, A Research Based Approach To The Treatment of Anger, & Aggression In Early Recovery, Treating Early Life Trauma Related Issues In Early Recovery From Addictive Disorders and The Science Based Treatment of Addictive Disorders. He has completed a four part video series entitled “Breaking the Chains” of Addiction; Using Science to Aid Recovery and is developing a patient education and workbook series entitled “Discovery To Recovery”. This series will utilize the latest scientific research to assist alcoholics and addicts in their personal recovery.
During his career he has been awarded national honors including the SECAD, Swinyard and Gooderham awards, as well as, being recognized for his contributions to The American Society of Addiction Medicine’s Patient Placement Criteria. Dr. Nuckols is on the review boards of Counselor Magazine and the Dual Network and is an active member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He writes a column entitled Pharm Report for Counselor Magazine.
Dr. Nuckols’ educational background includes advanced work in medical research, pharmacology, education and psychology. His practical approach comes from working with people in various business and clinical settings. Dr Nuckols has consulted with The Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO), United Auto Workers, Stouffers, Boeing, Dupont, General Motors, Bechtel-Bettis, Ford Motor Company, United Airlines, and other industries in the area of enhancing productivity. He served as a trainer and consultant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), federal court systems, and branches of the armed forces specializing in the areas of antisociality, violence, and trauma.
Approved and Widely Recognized
CEU Matrix is approved by the following national and state accreditation boards:
CEU Matrix is approved with the following state boards:
Arkansas (ASACB), California (CCAPP #OS-07-394-0222), California (CADTP #250), Connecticut (#0115-5202), Delaware (DCB #37), Florida (FCB #5141-A), Georgia (ADACBGA #2026-4-003), Illinois (IAODAPCA #19345), Kentucky, Louisiana (LA ADRA #E026), Michigan (MCBAP), Missouri (Missouri CB #183), New Mexico (NMCBBHP #2046), North Carolina (NCSAPPB), Ohio (OCDP #50-19236), Oklahoma (OBLADS #20260153), Texas (TCB #1758-07)
