Substance Abuse and Corrections Training

Featured Seminar

Introducing "Over-the-Counter and Prescription Drug Abuse and Dependence" live seminars and on-site programs by Rand Kannenberg, exclusively through MEDS-PDN at (715) 836-9900 or https://www.meds-pdn.com.

"Clinical Evaluation for Antisocial Personality Disorder and Substance Use Disorders: The Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes to Use Three Screening Instruments"

(Take home 1 reproducible screening tool to assess for "early, 
middle and late stage addiction;" 1 reproducible screening tool 
to assess for "offender personality;" and 1 reproducible screening 
tool to assess for substance abuse and dependence of alcohol 
and/or other drugs as well as Antisocial Personality Disorder) 
(3 to 7 hours)

"Methamphetamine"

(History of abuse of methamphetamine; the chemical properties
of methamphetamine; how different from other stimulants; 
statistics and trends in law enforcement; methamphetamine 
in the media; methamphetamine abuse versus dependence; 
methamphetamine intoxication and withdrawal; methamphetamine 
induced psychosis, depression, mania and anxiety; research and 
approved treatment and relapse prevention involving 
methamphetamine use disorders) (7 hours)

"It was tremendous, thank you again for sharing your expertise, opinions, and learned knowledge on the subject." Laurie Stolen, Fort Collins, CO 2007

"I wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed the conference and I think you did a great job on the topic. You kept it interesting and I truly learned a lot." Jennifer Smith, Wheeling, WV 2007

"This was one of the best seminars that I have attended in years and Rand was an excellent presenter. I am recommending this seminar to my colleagues." Lisa Barnes, Cheyenne, WY 2007

"Mr. Kannenberg has a marvelous, witty style. He kept my attention the whole day. Very informative." Sharon Hess-Witucki, Northridge, CA 2007

(Confidentiality, Cultural Diversity, Grievances, 
Inappropriate Relationships, Counselor Relapse/
Recovery, Scope of Practice) (3 hours)

(Why do we work in community corrections?; Models
of Service Delivery; Human Services Themes;
Human Services Purposes; Prevention, Intervention,
Treatment; Continuum of Care; Life Cycle/Stages of
Psychosocial Development; Stages of Change; AA's
12 Steps; Behavioral Approach; Person-Centered
Approach; Solution Focused Approach; 5 Community
Corrections Case Studies; How do we help offenders
change?) (7 hours)

("Opening Lines, Physical Attending and Psychological
Attending, Clinical Listening, Support and Empathy,
Exploration and Elaboration, Closing")  Murphy, B.,
and Dillon, C. (1998). Interviewing in action: Process
and practice. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole. (7 hours)

("flexible thinking, communication, teamwork,
leadership skills, ability to overcome personal 
and social barriers") Bucher, R. (2000).
Diversity consciousness: Opening our minds
to people, cultures, and opportunities. Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc. (7 hours)

"Deviance and Criminal Behavior"

• Concepts and Theories of Crime and Deviance

• Conduct Disorder and the Juvenile Justice System

• Delinquent Gang Characteristics

• Predicting and Preventing Recidivism

• Incarceration and Supervision as Punishment, Reform and Protection

• Offender Counseling and Substance Abuse Treatment in Corrections

7 hours

Copyright 1998-2008 Rand L. Kannenberg (Last update 2/08.)

"Using Humor in Offender Counseling and Supervision"

• Using Humor To Prevent Staff/Volunteer Burnout (using humor for stress management; humor techniques and recommendations; humor research, resources and references)

• Using Humor to Increase Offender Satisfaction and Compliance (helpful versus harmful humor; spontaneous versus planned humor; using humor for crisis management)

3 hours

Copyright 1998-2008 Rand L. Kannenberg (Last update 2/08.)

"Clinical Case Management and Behavioral Health"

• Case Management Definitions and Philosophies

• Case Management Concepts and Services

• Case Management Documentation for Offenders

• How to Minimize Making Negligent Behavioral Health Referrals

• Continuity of Care, Caseload Sizes, and Supervision

• Team versus Individual Case Management

• Promoting Least Restrictive Care

• Counseling and Case Management; Customer Service and Job Satisfaction

7 hours

Copyright 1998-2008 Rand L. Kannenberg (Last update 2/08.)

• "Criminal Offenders with Coexisting Diagnoses" (1 day seminar)

• "Clinical Case Management in Healthcare and Human Services" (1 day seminar)

• "Sociotherapy for Sociopaths" (TM)/"Resocial Group" (TM) Course

"Kannenberg's fresh approach to treating psychoactive chemical abusing sociopaths should be in every counselor's arsenal when treating a client of this nature." Misti Storie, Education and Training Coordinator, Counselor Resources, "Reader's Corner," (NAADAC News, August 2005).

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(Audiocassette/manual package also available from PESI.)

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"Even if new to the profession or a seasoned veteran, this book is a helpful resource to all addiction counselors...An addiction treatment facility's library is not complete without this book." Misti Storie, Education and Training Coordinator, Counselor Resources, "Reader's Corner," (NAADAC News, August 2005).

(Audiocassette/manual package also available from PESI.)

• Order online from the PESI virtual bookstore now.

This book is also available at bordersstores.com, barnesandnoble.com, or amazon.com and at as many as 12 different online sellers in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and France. Prices vary tremendously if not ordered directly from PESI HealthCare, publisher.

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