Florida Certification Board
We know what it takes to earn your FCB credentials, and we know what it takes to keep them. As an Approved Provider, we're here to give counselors, technicians, and peer specialists the evidence-based training they need to not just meet the standard, but to truly thrive in their work. Our comprehensive course catalog is specifically curated to meet the standards for: Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT): Foundational training in clinical competence and patient safety. Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS): Specialized tracks for adult, family, and veteran peer support. Certified Addiction Professional/Counselor (CAP/CAC): Advanced clinical training and ethical practice. Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS): Targeted interventions for nicotine dependence. What makes our training different? For starters, everything is online and self-paced, so you can complete your hours when it works for you. Once you finish a course, you'll be able to download your official certificate right away—no waiting around. And every course is expertly crafted by Dr. Paulson, designed to give you knowledge that actually applies in the real world and helps you grow as a professional.
The Peer's Power: Practical Trauma-Informed Care for the Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) (4 CE Hours)
Trauma Paradigm Shift: Moving from a deficit-based model to a strengths-based model by focusing on the underlying trauma rather than the symptom.
SAMHSA Six Principles: Integrating the principles of TIC—especially Safety, Trustworthiness, and Empowerment, Voice, & Choice—to create a collaborative, non-hierarchical, and corrective relationship.
Neurobiology and SUD: Understanding the Self-Medication Hypothesis and recognizing challenging behaviors as primitive survival responses (Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn) rather than defiance or resistance.
Motivational Interviewing for Peer Support: Honoring Autonomy and Inspiring Change (4 CE Hours)
The Spirit of MI (PACE): Establishing the foundational philosophy of Partnership, Acceptance, Compassion, and Evocation.
OARS Toolkit Mastery: Fluently using Open-ended Questions, Affirmations, Reflections (especially complex reflections), and Summaries to deepen listening and operationalize the MI spirit.
Evoking Change Talk: Learning to elicit and reinforce Preparatory Change Talk (DARN: Desire, Ability, Reasons, Need) and Mobilizing Change Talk (CAT: Commitment, Activation, Taking Steps).