
Connections Counseling Associates has been providing quality coursework to counseling professionals since 1993. Our goal is to offer state-of-the-art course offerings that translate into enhanced clinical application in the clinical setting.
The Continuing Education Provider for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, CCAPP, LAADC, CCDP, CCJAP Professionals
CAMFT/CEPA 013721 (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC)
CCAPP 4S-94-277-1121 (CADCII, CADCI, LAADC, CCJAP)
Refunds are available through PayPal if course cannot be completed. Please contact marycook@connectionscounselingassociates.com with questions or concerns, including grievance and accommodations for disabilities. You can also find Mary Crocker Cook at http://www.marycrockercook.com.
Incorporating Humor into Clinical Settings: VIDEO version
2 CEU


NEW ONLINE COURSE
5 CEH
“Constitutionally Incapable of Being Honest "
The Narcissistically Defended client in Substance Abuse Treatment.
Mary Crocker Cook, D.Min., LMFT, LPCC, LAADC
Learning Objectives:
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Counselors will review attachment theory while interweaving interpersonal neurology
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Counselors will examine strategies to increase attachment strategies and emotional regulation.
$30.00
Advanced Ethics for Addiction Counselors
Ethics in the Treatment Business
6 CEH for Renewal!!!!
30.00


All courses are delivered through email within 6 hours by Mary Cook
Understanding and Managing Hyperarousal in Substance Use Disordered Clients
5 CEH
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Counselors will review attachment theory while interweaving interpersonal neurology
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Counselors will examine strategies to increase attachment strategies and emotional regulation.
$30.00


Generating Passive Income for Therapists 3 CEH
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Counselors will review the benefits of passive income and setting realistic expectations for the role of passive income in their practice
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Counselors will review Passive Income products and tools
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Counselors will explore marketing recommendations
-
30.00




The Culture of Incarceration
Learning Objectives
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Counselors will identify the impact of incarceration on addicts and alcoholics who present for addiction treatment in residential and outpatient treatment.
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Counselors will recognize counter-transference triggers for themselves, and identify strategies for self-care and accountability to prevent burn-out.
-
Counselors identify Hope-based and EBT interventions when working with criminal justice clients.
$30.00


Harm Reduction and
Co-occurring Disorders
3 CEH
Learning Objectives
1. Participants will identify three key differences between the biopsychosocial model and abstinence-based model from a recovery informed perspective
2. Participants will apply the four SAMM recommendations to case vignettes for treatment planning.
$30.00
LAADAC Study Guide for Masters and CADCII Counselors (California Focused)
The newest Study Guide release from Connections Counseling Associates Continuing Education contains the LAADAC domains in the LAADAC test as a preparation guide.
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Advanced Ethics (Principles, HIPPA, Distance Counseling)
-
Clinical Supervision
-
Research Design, Analysis and Utilization
Non-Reciprocal LAADAC applicants (CADCII + 10, 000) will need to purchase the LAADAC Guide only.
$50.00 Plus $7.00 Shipping
Reciprocal LAADAC applicants (Masters + 2,000) should purchase LAADAC Guide PLUS TAP 21 Study Guide package.
$ 100.00 Package plus $13.00 shipping
Revised TAP 21-Based AOD Counselor
Examination Preparation Manual now
available for sale!
Topics include:
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Twelve Core Functions
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Screening
-
ASAM and DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria
-
Detoxification Medications
-
Co-occurring Disorders
-
Stages of Change
-
Motivational Interviewing
-
Ethics, HIPPA and 42CFR
-
Drugs of Addiction 1, 2, 3, 4
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Neurobiology 1
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Neurobiology 2
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Components of the Central Nervous System
-
Process of Neurotransmission
-
The Pleasure Center
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Theories of Counseling 1 and 2
-
Key Counseling Concepts
-
Group Counseling
-
Addiction and the Family
-
Crisis Interview Strategies
-
Treatment Modalities
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NEW!!!
Advanced Ethics for Co-Occurring Disorders Specialists
6 CEH
Check out the CEH Courses Page!
NEW!!!!!
Impact of "Facebook" in the Counseling Office
Visit CEH Courses Tab to order
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Creating A Sensory Tool Box for Emotional Regulation
3 CEH
Learning Objectives:
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Counselors will become familiar with the physiology of the mind-body connection, and role of the stress response in emotional regulation.
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Counselors will explore the role of the senses to assist emotional regulation
-
Counselors will identify specific suggestions to assist clients to assemble a personal sensory tool box
-
The Fight, Flight and Freeze system hijacks us under stress, creating a host of physical responses. Addressing this physiological response happens most effectively at the sensory level. Developing a taste, smell, sight, touch, sight toolbox to self-soothe can create a helpful immediate intervention.
30.00
NEW!!!
"Selling" Treatment & Recovery to Reluctant Clients
2 CEH
Visit CEH Courses Tab to Order
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Participants will identify their humor styles and those of their clients
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Participants will review indicators for and against incorporating humor into the clinical setting
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Participants will experience humor as a source of perspective
Join us for an online video version with Mary, and also take the opportunity to take an online quiz and identity your humor style, and watch a video that discusses Humor with Cluster B clients!
Order and I will send you the Completion quiz and youtube link.
$25.00


Impact of Socioeconomic Status Identity on Addiction Counselors Professional Development
2 CEU
25.00


Advanced Ethics for Addiction Counselors
Ethics in the Treatment Business
6 CEH for Renewal!!!!
30.00


Understanding and Managing Hyperarousal in Substance Use Disordered Clients
5 CEH
-
Counselors will review attachment theory while interweaving interpersonal neurology
-
Counselors will examine strategies to increase attachment strategies and emotional regulation.
$30.00


Law and Ethics Course for RADT Renewal
3 CEH 25.00T Rewnal


Advanced Ethics of Court-Mandated Substance Abuse Treatment
6 CEH $30.00


NEW ONLINE COURSE
5 CEH
“Constitutionally Incapable of Being Honest "
The Narcissistically Defended client in Substance Abuse Treatment.
Mary Crocker Cook, D.Min., LMFT, LPCC, LAADC
Learning Objectives:
-
Counselors will review attachment theory while interweaving interpersonal neurology
-
Counselors will examine strategies to increase attachment strategies and emotional regulation.
$30.00


The Culture of Incarceration
Learning Objectives
-
Counselors will identify the impact of incarceration on addicts and alcoholics who present for addiction treatment in residential and outpatient treatment.
-
Counselors will recognize counter-transference triggers for themselves, and identify strategies for self-care and accountability to prevent burn-out.
-
Counselors identify Hope-based and EBT interventions when working with criminal justice clients.
$30.00
Generating Passive Income for Therapists 3 CEH
-
Counselors will review the benefits of passive income and setting realistic expectations for the role of passive income in their practice
-
Counselors will review Passive Income products and tools
-
Counselors will explore marketing recommendations
-
30.00




Harm Reduction and
Co-occurring Disorders
3 CEH
Learning Objectives
1. Participants will identify three key differences between the biopsychosocial model and abstinence-based model from a recovery informed perspective
2. Participants will apply the four SAMM recommendations to case vignettes for treatment planning.
$30.00
LAADAC Study Guide for Masters and CADCII Counselors (California Focused)
The newest Study Guide release from Connections Counseling Associates Continuing Education contains the LAADAC domains in the LAADAC test as a preparation guide.
-
Advanced Ethics (Principles, HIPPA, Distance Counseling)
-
Clinical Supervision
-
Research Design, Analysis and Utilization
Non-Reciprocal LAADAC applicants (CADCII + 10, 000) will need to purchase the LAADAC Guide only.
$50.00 Plus $7.00 Shipping
Reciprocal LAADAC applicants (Masters + 2,000) should purchase LAADAC Guide PLUS TAP 21 Study Guide package.
$ 100.00 Package plus $13.00 shipping
Revised TAP 21-Based AOD Counselor
Examination Preparation Manual now
available for sale!
Topics include:
-
Twelve Core Functions
-
Screening
-
ASAM and DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria
-
Detoxification Medications
-
Co-occurring Disorders
-
Stages of Change
-
Motivational Interviewing
-
Ethics, HIPPA and 42CFR
-
Drugs of Addiction 1, 2, 3, 4
-
Neurobiology 1
-
Neurobiology 2
-
Components of the Central Nervous System
-
Process of Neurotransmission
-
The Pleasure Center
-
Theories of Counseling 1 and 2
-
Key Counseling Concepts
-
Group Counseling
-
Addiction and the Family
-
Crisis Interview Strategies
-
Treatment Modalities
ll a sto






NEW!!!
Advanced Ethics for Co-Occurring Disorders Specialists
6 CEH
Check out the CEH Courses Page!
NEW!!!!!
Impact of "Facebook" in the Counseling Office
Visit CEH Courses Tab to order
Creating A Sensory Tool Box for Emotional Regulation
3 CEH
Learning Objectives:
-
Counselors will become familiar with the physiology of the mind-body connection, and role of the stress response in emotional regulation.
-
Counselors will explore the role of the senses to assist emotional regulation
-
Counselors will identify specific suggestions to assist clients to assemble a personal sensory tool box
-
The Fight, Flight and Freeze system hijacks us under stress, creating a host of physical responses. Addressing this physiological response happens most effectively at the sensory level. Developing a taste, smell, sight, touch, sight toolbox to self-soothe can create a helpful immediate intervention.
30.00
NEW!!!
"Selling" Treatment & Recovery to Reluctant Clients
2 CEH
Visit CEH Courses Tab to Order
I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. I’m a great place for you to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you.


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