Neurobiology and Relapse Prevention for SC Psychologists (12 Hours)
- 1 Section
- 13 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
Course Content
- Module 1: Brain Disease Model
- Module 2: Mesolimbic Dopamine Reward Circuitry
- Module 3: Neuroadaptation and Physiological Tolerance
- Module 4: Prefrontal Cortex Impairment
- Module 5: Amygdala and Stress Responses
- Module 6: Mechanics of Acute Withdrawal
- Module 7: Relapse as a Chronic Process
- Module 8: Distinguishing Lapses from Relapses
- Module 9: Identifying High-Risk Situations
- Module 10: HALT Vulnerability Framework
- Module 11: Recognizing Relapse Drift
- Module 12: Comprehensive Written Safety Plans
- References
- Post Test: Neurobiology and Relapse Prevention
- Program Evaluation
This 12-hour Category A course meets South Carolina psychologist continuing education requirements. Participants examine the neuroscience of addiction from mesolimbic dopamine dysregulation through prefrontal cortex impairment and amygdala sensitization. This course integrates evidence-based relapse prevention strategies including HALT assessment, relapse drift identification, and individualized written safety plan construction to reduce clinical vulnerability across the recovery continuum. South Carolina allows 100% of your 24-hour CE requirement to be completed via asynchronous home-study. Upon successful completion of this course, your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker.
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