Addiction & Behavioral Health Disorders Specialization

Continuing Education Pathway

Recovery, Wellness & Behavioral Health

Learning Goal

Strengthen understanding of addiction recovery while recognizing co-occurring mental health conditions.

Step 1 – Behavioral Health Foundations

1. Social Anxiety
2. Understanding co-occurring disorders
3. Isolation and recovery

Step 2 – Emotional Recovery

1. Types of Grief
2. Grief in addiction recovery
3. Loss and relapse prevention

Step 3 – Healthy Recovery Practices

1. Self-Care
2. Wellness planning
3. Recovery sustainability

Step 4 – Complex Behavioral Health

1. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
2. Personality disorders and addiction
3. Referral considerations

Suggested Annual Capstone

Participate in behavioral health research webinars and updates on evidence-based treatment approaches.