Recovery Webinars
Webinars are free for anyone to participate without a certificate.
NHADACA MEMBERS:
Free and includes a certificate between 1-1.5 credits upon successful completion of quiz and webinar evaluation.
NON-MEMBERS:
$15 for a certificate between 1-1.5 credits upon successful completion of quiz and webinar evaluation.
Certificates will be available for download in your NHADACA account within 10 business days from the date of your email. For instructions on how to download your certificate click here.
Note: To receive your certificate of completion please ensure you have completed the following:
- Registration
- Watched the Webinar
- Successfully passed the Quiz with an 80% or higher
- Completed the Webinar Evaluation
- Email training@nhadaca.org to receive certificate
If you run into any technical difficulties please give us a call at 603-225-7060 or email us at training@nhadaca.org.
Addressing Motivation and the Process of Change in Group Treatment - Part 1 
Presenter: Dr. Carlo DiClemente, Ph.D., ABPP
March 2022
As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:
- List the active mechanisms related to the individual Process of Change
- Explain why all interventions require behavior change
- Describe the Process of Change
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Addressing Motivation and the Process of Change in Group Treatment - Part 2
Presenter: Dr. Carlo DiClemente, Ph.D., ABPP
March 2022
As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:
- Explain pros and cons of individual MI and group MI in the Change Process
- Describe ways we can see indications someone is in the early stages of the process or the later stages.
- List ways to diffuse resistance in groups.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Tobacco Use and Health Impact 
Presenter: Albee Budnitz, MD
December 2021
As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:
- Identify why tobacco product use is a population, public health and societal problem;
- Understand nicotine and nicotine addiction; and how it relates to tobacco products; and
- Become aware of what can be done about it and resources to do it.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Effects of Opioids on the Human Brain - Part 1
Presenter: Dr. Leila Jabour
August 2021
As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:
- Describe the parts of the reward system of the brain.
- Explain effects of opioid use on the brain’s reward circuit.
- List the chemical the brain releases in the reward system of the brain.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Effects of Opioids on the Human Brain - Part 2
Presenter: Dr. Leila Jabour
August 2021
As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:
- Describe the difference between tolerance and dependence.
- Explain how opioids effects the different parts of the brain.
- Discuss opioids’ long-lasting impact on overall brain function
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION
Core Function VIII: Crisis Intervention
Presenter: Kelly Luedtke, MLADC
June 2021
As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:
- Understand the IC&RC’s definition of Crisis Intervention;
- Understand the IC&RC’s Global Criteria of Crisis Intervention; and
- Be knowledgeable in three different coping skills to help a client calm down.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
TRUST: Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorder: Maximizing Evidence Based Practices
Presenter: Albert Hasson, MSW
April 2021
As a result of this webinar participants will be able to: 
- Identify clinical challenges for individuals with methamphetamine use disorders;
- Learn about the benefits and challenges of Contingency Management (Motivational Incentives) strategy;
- Learn about the benefits and challenges of Community Reinforcement Approach;
- Learn about the benefits and integration of exercise in treatment; and
- Learn about TRUST: An integrated behavioral Model.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Medications for Addiction Recovery in Recovery Housing
Presenters: Mike Gaudet, LICSW, Cheryle Pacapelli, Krystle Urban, Emily Atwood, Dr. Ernie Fletcher and Milena Stott
April 2021 
As a result of this webinar participants will have an understanding of:
- Understand the science of how the brain is affected by substance use disorders and why MAT is critical in mediating recovery;
- Discover the impediments to implementing MAT in RH and some steps to address concerns and consideration; and
- Learn from those with first-hand experience the value of integrating MAT in RH.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADAC
ASAM: Just The Basics
Presenter: Paul Kiernan, LADC
April 2021
As a result of this webinar participants will be able to: 
- Understand the spirit of ASAM, a basic understanding of the 6 dimensions and levels of care;
- Be able to identify the different levels of care; and
- Better understand how an assessment can be used for care planning.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Harm Reduction: Preventing Death, Disease and Suffering
Presenter: Ryan Fowler
March 2021
As a result of this webinar participants will have an understanding of: 
- Current drug trends, evidence-based interventions for drug use, overdose prevention strategies, naloxone administration;
- How, with harm reduction, all drug-related death is preventable; and
- The intersectionality of {Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery} with Harm Reduction.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADAC
Addicted to Fear
Presenter: Joseph Zannella
May 2020
As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:
- Learn the biological basis for Fear and why it can become attractive.
- Learn similarities and differences between fear addiction and other addictions.
- Explain possible treatment for individuals addicted to the adrenaline rush.
- Explore supportive medications and treatments.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Harm Reduction
Presenter: Haner Hernandez
March 2020
As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:
- Describe the philosophy, principles, and practice of harm Reduction;
- Describe at least 2 techniques and strategies for engaging people in Harm Reduction;
- Describe Disparities and Equity;
- Describe their role in promoting, supporting and sustaining meaningful change; and
- Name at least 2 resources for Harm Reduction.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Hello, I am A Millennial: Framing Young Adult Culture and Value Systems for Behavioral Health Professionals
Presenter: Adelaide Murray, BS
June 2019
As a result of this webinar participants will be able to: 
- Evaluate the traditionally negative nature of perceptions towards the millennial age group
- Differentiate the cultural context in which millennial's and Gen Z came of age compared to previous generations
- Identify culturally competent engagement strategies to increase opportunities for partnerships between behavioral health professionals and millennial's and Gen Z
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Vaping and Marijuana
Presenter: Lee Anne Dodge
March 2019
You'll learn:
- Become more familiar with vaping/e-cigarette devices and marketing strategies.
- About the risks of nicotine and marijuana on the developing brain.
- About prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies to address the growing concern regarding youth use.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Street Drugs: Current Trends
Presenter: Mary-K O'Sullivan
February 2019
As a result of this training participants will:
- Be able to discuss specific prescription medications now being highly abused in the U.S.
- Review the “new synthetic drugs” that are replacing the traditional drugs of abuse
- Overview the risks of the multiple synthetic drugs currently flooding the illicit drug market
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
24/7 Connectedness to Technology- It's Impact on Human Development and It's Role in Anxiety and Depression
Presenter: Ann Duckless
January 2019
As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:
- Discuss research related to the use of technology, its impact and implications for connectedness and communication with people.
- Describe findings related to exposure of blue screen emissions on the neuroscience of the brain and effects on sleep patterns.
- Explain the correlation of connectedness to technology to the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression in you
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Increasing Hepatitis C Knowledge for Behavioral Health Providers
Presenter: Haner Hernandez-Bonilla
December 2018
As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:
- List at least three populations at-risk for hepatitis C infection
- Explain the difference between acute and chronic hepatitis C infection
- Discuss at least two reasons why it is important to promote hepatitis C screening and testing
- List treatment factors to consider and describe at least two new treatment options available to for patients with HCV
- Provide examples of strategies to link persons infected with HCV to health care
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Cultural Competency: Communicating Across Boundaries
Presenter: James Figueiredo, MEd.
November 2018
As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:
- Provide a basic understanding of cultural competence.
- Increase understanding of the framework and rationale for culturally responsive care.
- Examine individual and organizational barriers to cultural competence.
- Build understanding of cultural perspectives on substance use.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Acudetox
Presenter: Laura Cooley
June 2018
You'll learn:
- What Acudetox is
- Become familiar with how the safe application of 5 point ear acupuncture treatment and the protocol for successful integration.
- Understand the law that allows the use of AcuDetox by those trained in the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) for the purposes of Behavioral Health in NH.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) Performance Domains
Presenter: Michael Lawless
May 2018
You'll learn:
- The 4 performance domains relative to the recovery supports and the CRSW credential
- The stages of change
- The requirements to become a CRSW in NH
- Guiding principles of recovery
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Medication Assisted Treatment
Presenter: Michael Gaudet
May 2018
You'll learn:
- Medications that are approved in the treatment of substance abuse recovery.
- To identify no fewer than three strategies for effective counseling intervention.
- To identify attitudinal challenges that present with the use of medication in.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
The Role of Wellness and Nutrition in the Recovery of Substance Use Disorders
Presenter: Kelly Lang Malloy
March 2018
You'll learn:
- The biochemical basis of addiction and how nutritional imbalances can be just as significant as environmental and/or social factors
- How nutrition and other wellness strategies can be used effectively to help reduce addictive patterns and to aid in recovery
- Strategies for supporting at risk youth prior to substance use
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Pain and Stress
Presenter: Nicolas Ruf, MA, LADC
February 2018
As a result of this training participants will:
- Be able to relate stress, physical and emotional pain to brain areas
- Be able to connect the origin and progression of co-occurring disorders to pain.
- Learn to offer strategies for intervention and treatment.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Cultivating Leaders in Addiction Services
Presenter: Catherine Iacuzzi
December 2017
You'll learn:
- Elements of the current workforce crisis in addiction services
- About leadership and how it fits with and is different from management and clinical supervision.
- How to increase own leadership capacity.
- How to identify ways to cultivate future leaders in addiction services.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Helping Individuals at Risk of Suicide
Presenter: Ann Duckless
December 2017
As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:
- Gain knowledge of National Best Practices for community response to suicide thoughts, disclosures, and attempts.
- Learn the risk and protective factors and warning signs for suicide
- Gain insights into suicide data and how age, gender, culture and other demographic and diversity factors impact suicide risk
- Learn skills for intervening with community members at risk and connecting them with appropriate resources
- Gain awareness of community resources and services and how they can be utilized for persons at risk
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Basics of HIV
Presenter: James Figueiredo
July 2017
As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:
- Learn about HIV risk associated with sexual behaviors and substance use
- Gain knowledge about HIV prevention methods
- Understand the impact of HIV on the individual and community.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Understanding, Identifying and Screening for Problem Gambling
Presenter: Ed Talbot
June 2017
You'll learn to:
- Understand what problem gambling is and its similarities and differences with a substance use disorder.
- Recognize signs indicating problem gambling.
- Learn screening techniques to identify a gambling problem.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Recovery Management-Initiating and Sustaining Recovery
Presenter: Bernadette Gleeson
June 2017
You'll learn to:
- Define what RM, RROSC, and Recovery Capital is, as well as demonstrate a solid understanding of how they are intertwined.
- Describe multiple pathways to/in/of recovery.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the existing research on recovery as it relates to RM, RROSC, and RC.
- Share a general framework of the complex ecosystem within people with SUDs will get and stay well.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Transgender 101: What Substance Use Counselors Need to Know
Presenter: Gia Drew
May 2017
You'll learn:
- What it means to be Transgender by learning and hearing about the experiences of transgender people;
- The language and terminology related to Transgender people, including the differences between Sex and Gender;
- What Transitioning means to each person
- Best practices to use when interacting with a Transgender person.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Trans-Theoretical Model- Stages of Change
Presenter: Haner Hernández
May 2017
You'll learn:
- About the Substance Use Disorders challenges faced by individuals, families, and communities
- The Stages of Change and key characteristics of each stage
- The role of the stages of change in promoting, supporting and sustaining change
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Postvention: How to Promote Healing and Reduce Risk After a Sudden Death or Suicide
Presenter: Ann Duckless
May 2017
You will:
- Gain an awareness of the impact of suicide and recognize warning signs of individuals who may be at increased risk after a suicide.
- Understand the grief that results after a suicide and learn ways to enhance coping for oneself and/or others after a loss.
- Understand best practice protocols for communication and access to resources after a suicide that may reduce further risk, and support healing for an agency or community impacted by a loss.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness-Based Recovery Maintenance
Presenter: Angela Jones
May 2017
Thousands of studies have documented the physical and mental health benefits of mindfulness in general and is inspiring programs to adapt Mindfulness based models for schools, prisons, hospitals, veterans centers, and beyond. The relevance as a recovery maintenance skill for addictions is particularly significant because it is a skill of self-awareness - the first step into recovery. Mindfulness skills can assist in unraveling the complexity that often comes with addiction in the form of co-occurring symptoms.
This webinar will briefly review the research, relevance to effective trauma-sensitive practices, and provide three mindful practices with a script to try for yourself and with your clients or students.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Understanding Screening - The First Step in Becoming a Competent Substance
Abuse Counselor
Presenter: Kelly Reardon-Luedtke
May 2017
You'll learn:
- The signs and symptoms of substance abuse
- The difference between eligible and appropriate for an agency's program
- The laws, regulations, policies surrounding the treatment of substance use disorders
- How to be a skillful listener
- Keeping necessary records during the screening process
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Introduction to Psychopharmacology
Presenter: Joanne McKenna
May 2017
Psychopharmacology for Substance Abuse Counselors is an introduction to the current research informing psychiatric treatment of major psychiatric disorders to include Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders and ADHD.
Various classes of drugs will be discussed as well as the brain chemistry associated with their mechanism of action and basis of side effects.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Co-Occurring Disorders in Youth Offering Hope and Help with Mental Health and Substance Misuse
Presenter: Ann Duckless
August 2016
You'll learn:
- The signs and symptoms of thought and mood disorders and how to effectively intervene.
- The complexity of co-occurring disorders, with the intersection of mental health and substance misuse challenges.
- Of treatment implications when involving trauma and loss.
The goal of this workshop is to introduce attendees to the performance domains of the CRSW credential: Ethical Responsibility, Advocacy, Mentoring & Education, Recovery & Wellness Support.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
How to Talk about Substance Use Disorder
Presenter: Cheryle Pacapelli
June 2016
You'll learn:
- How to define stigma
- Learn new terminology when talking about Substance use disorder
- Learn about resources for Medication Assisted Recovery/Treatment
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Exploring the Connection Between Prevention and Recovery
Presenter: Jim Wuelfing
May 2016
You'll learn:
- Identify the intersections between prevention and recovery approaches
- Define common terms used in prevention and recovery
- Describe a more holistic approach to the continuum of care
- Describe specific ways in which prevention and recovery practitioners can better support one another
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Motivational Interviewing Basic
Presenter: Stephen Andrew
April 2016
You'll learn:
- Describe three aspects of the spirit of motivational interviewing
- Explain the difference between MI and client-centered
- Recognize the ability to respond to clients with empathic reflective statements
- Identify change talk within client speech
- Recognize open questions designed to elicit change talk
- Provide an empathic summary statement collecting change talk
- Describe a procedure to screen potential counselors for empathic skill
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Peer to Peer Recovery
Presenter: Cheryle Pacapelli
May 2015
You'll learn:
- To define and describe RROSC
- To define and describe the benefits of telephone support techniques for supporting early recovery as well as in sustaining long-term recovery
- To describe the recovery coaching model and recovery coaching academy/training
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Therapeutic Approaches to Managing Withdrawal
Presenter: Theresa Gleason
December 2015
You'll learn to:
- Name the signs and symptoms of acute withdrawal
- Identify detoxification protocols for the management of acute withdrawal
- Explain the role of comfort medications in the treatment of withdrawal
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
The Connections Between Substance Misuse and Suicide
Presenter: Ann Duckless
November 2014
You'll learn:
- Prevalence rates of suicide attempts by people who misuse substances.
- Prevalence rates of suicide for specific drugs.
- Contributing bio-psycho-social factors that lead to substance misuse and suicide, including the role of cultural, racial, gender, and spiritual diversity.
- Cutting-edge prevention and intervention approaches to be used by mental health and substance abuse professionals.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
The Neurobiology of Sleep and the Effect of Insomnia, Medications, Substance Use and Sleep Hygiene
Presenter: Kathryn Doucet
October 2014
You'll learn:
- What sleep architecture means to clients and will be able to educate them about sleep hygiene and steps that can be taken to improve sleep quality
- The impact of hypnotic drugs and other substances on sleep quality
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
What is a Recovery Coach
Presenter: Jim Wuelfing
June 2014
You'll learn:
- What recovery coaching is
- The three primary functions of a recovery coach
- The differences between a counselor, a coach, and a sponsor
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Ethics and Technology
Presenter: Susan Polyot
May 2014
This one-hour online learning webinar will help participants understand the responsibility of addiction and counseling professionals (as a clinician, clinical supervisor, or program administrator) to protect the confidentiality of their clients and maintain professional boundaries. Susan Polyot will identify ways in which technology presents unique challenges in practice and will discuss important safeguards in using technology to protect client confidentiality. Participants will learn to recognize the importance of establishing policies that secure professional boundaries with clients, co-workers and supervisees; and understand the importance of technology policies to protect confidentiality.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA
Presenter: Misti Storie, MS, NCC
August 2013
This webinar is designed specifically for addiction professionals and will provide an introduction to promising, feasible approaches to implementing evidence-based alcohol screening and brief intervention (SBI) methods in therapeutic settings. The presenters will outline how to ask clients about their drinking habits, enhance internal motivation to change their behavior if identified to be at risk using Motivational Interviewing and support clients in behavior change or treatment seeking goals by conducting follow-up and referrals. Participants will walk-away better understanding SBIRT, how it impacts the addiction professional and how to use it in your practice.
You'll learn how to:
- Screen clients for unhealthy alcohol use with brief, valid questionnaires such as the AUDIT-C and the AUDIT;
- Deliver effective brief counseling informed by Motivational Interviewing and the Stages of Change;
- Link clients to medical or specialty addiction treatment services as needed, and work with physicians and other specialists in ongoing care coordination; and
- Provide follow-up and recovery supports to clients.
STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA