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Instructor: Lauren Dennelly
Harm Reduction Approaches to Substance Abuse Treatment
Course Description
Explore harm reduction strategies in substance abuse treatment, focusing on clinical interventions, ethical considerations, and policy implications.
Learning Method: Recorded asynchronous distance (non-interactive). This course includes a recorded video and access to the presented resources.
Amount of CE Credit Offered: 1 General CE Credit. ASWB ACE and NBCC.
Fees: This course can be purchased individually for $25.00 or as part of an annual unlimited continuing education subscription available for $75/year.
Posttest: Following the course, the participant will take a 10 question posttest. A score of 70% correct is required to pass and obtain a certificate. If you do not pass the posttest, it can be re-taken after fully reviewing the materials again.
Certificate of Completion: In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must indicate that you've watched the entire video portion of the course, earn a passing grade on the test, and complete the requested course evaluation.
Content Level:
Both beginning and intermediate-level content are included in this course.
Instructor Bio(s):
Lauren Dennelly
ONE YEAR OF UNLIMITED CE FOR $75
Course Outline:
1) Harm Reduction Approaches to Substance Abuse Treatment
- Video: Harm Reduction Approaches to Substance Abuse Treatment
- Audio: Harm Reduction Approaches to Substance Abuse Treatment
- Additional Resources: Harm Reduction Resources for Clinicians
2) Bibliography and References - Harm Reduction Approaches to Substance Abuse Treatment
- Bibliography - Harm Reduction Approaches to Substance Abuse Treatment
3) Posttest: Harm Reduction Approaches to Substance Abuse Treatment
- Posttest Instructions
- Posttest: Harm Reduction Approaches to Substance Abuse Treatment
4) Course Evaluation
- Course Evaluation Information - Harm Reduction Approaches to Substance Abuse Treatment
- Course Evaluation Link
Course Creation Date: March 5, 2025
Requesting Accessibility Accommodations:
Please email [email protected] to request accessibility accommodations.
System Requirements:
- The most recent version of Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge browser
- Javascript enabled
- PDF plugin
- Graphic and audio output capability
- Broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbps (recommended)
- TLS 1.2 supported by your web browser
Refund Policy: In general, refunds will not be provided. However, if you do have any concerns or grievances, please contact us at the email address below. Registrants who do not complete their course(s) will not receive a refund. Registrants who purchased the course but did not achieve a passing grade will not receive a refund. The Agents of Change Grievance Policy can be viewed here.
Cancellation Policy: If an Agents of Change Continuing Education course is canceled, a full refund will be provided to all participants.
Please email [email protected] with any questions about the course.
Agents of Change is Approved by ACE
Agents of Change, #1919, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 7/26/2023 – 7/26/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1 General CE Credit.
Agents of Change is Approved by NBCC
Agents of Change has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7620. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Agents of Change is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Course Content
8 Lectures
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Lauren Dennelly
Dr. Lauren Dennelly, PhD, LCSW (she/her), is a dedicated social work practitioner, scholar, and educator with over 15 years of experience in clinical practice, research, and teaching. With a PhD in Social Work and Social Research, she specializes in behavioral health integration, healthcare ethics, mental health equity, and the impact of physician burnout, particularly among female physicians. Dr. Dennelly has extensive experience working in primary care settings as a behavioral health specialist and currently maintains a private practice with a feminist-oriented approach to treatment. She is also a clinical supervision provider for LCSW hours in Pennsylvania, offering guidance and support to emerging social workers. A prolific writer and researcher, Dr. Dennelly has published in leading social work journals and contributes to Psychology Today with a blog focused on the mental health of women and girls. She is a continuing education provider for Continued.com and is currently authoring a book on parentification with New Harbinger Publications. Her work bridges the gap between academia and practice, advocating for ethical, client-centered care and systemic improvements in behavioral health. Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, she continues to shape the field through her research, writing, and clinical expertise.
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