3 contact hours, LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, Peer Support, LCAS, and NCASPPB approved. NBCC approval statement below

Description: Develop an understanding of how to screen, assess, and counsel elderly clients for a substance use issues and or history. We’ll explore specific issues around how substance use and abuse of both prescription and or illicit drugs can so adversely affect the elderly as well as case management resources.

Objectives:

1. Develop an understanding and skills in screening, assessment and counseling elderly clients around substance use issues.

2. Identify specific problems that elderly may experience due to their age and how their symptoms may differ than a younger population.

National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approval Statement:

Asheville Counseling, Clinical Supervision and Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6957. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Asheville Counseling, Clinical Supervision and Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.