2026 Essentials of Addiction Psychotherapy Course Registration and Pre-Course Work
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12 CME Credits
12 Nursing Credits
12 PA-CME Credits
12 Social Work (ACE) Credits
12 Other Professionals Credits
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This one-day live course features expert presentations and interactive discussions on the latest advancements and trends in addiction.


Course Date: April 18, 2026
Course Time: 12:00 - 4:00 pm ET

After completing your registration you will receive a confirmation email and an email with instructions for accessing the live course and the pre-course recordings.



Target Audience
 
 

This course is intended for psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and addiction counselors who are working with individuals with substance use disorders.  

 

Educational Objectives: 

Learners who attend this activity will receive an in-depth educational experience in six psychotherapy modalities. After participating in this course, learners should be able to: 

 

  • Understand the theoretical framework for each psychotherapy approach presented in the 90-minute video modules. 

  • Recognize how each modality is applied in practice through faculty demonstrations with simulated patients. 

  • Engage in real-time discussion during the 30-minute live sessions and use faculty feedback to deepen their understanding of the techniques. 

  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy - Dr. Brian Hurley

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy/Relapse Prevention Therapy (CBT-RPT) - Dr. Brian Kiluk

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Dr. Josh King

  • 12-Step Facilitation Therapy (TSF) - Dr. John Mariani

  • Contingency Management (CM) -

  • Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) - Dr. Ken Carpenter


  • Ken Carpenter
    , PhD
     

    Director of Training
    Center for Motivation and Change
     

    New York, New York 



    Brian Hurley
    , MD
     

    Medical Director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control
    Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
     

    Los Angeles, California 

     



    Brian Kiluk
    , PhD
     

    Associate Professor
    Yale School of
    Medicine Dept of Psychiatry
     

    New Haven, Connecticut

     



    Josh
    ua King, PsyD
     

    Director of Clinical and Digital Services Integration 
    Center for Motivation and Change 
    Brooklyn, New York 

     



    John Mariani
    , MD
     

    Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
    Columbia University/NYSPI
     

    New York, New York, United States 



 
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