2612 Westwood Drive
Nashville TN 37204
Phone (615) 269-0029
FAX (615) 269-0299
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Helpline (615) 269-0122

Professional Training

The Professional Training Program of the Alcohol and Drug Council of Middle Tennessee provides professional, comprehensive, customized training for alcohol and drug prevention, intervention, and treatment professionals from 26 Middle Tennessee counties.

Please see our Upcoming Events.

The program is designed for those who directly treat alcohol and drug addiction and those who serve the broad needs of individuals or families who are affected by addiction.

Workshops are led by local and regional trainers with proven expertise in their respective fields.

Each year 20-25 workshops are offered in one or two-day courses. About 500 professionals attend the affordably priced workshops annually.

LADAC Approved Training

All workshops are accepted by Tennessee Health Related Boards to fulfill requirements for Licensure of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (LADAC) or for continuing education of such.

Lisa Bell
Susan Young

If you are interested in receiving information about upcoming workshops, please contact Susan Young, Training Coordinator c/o Alcohol and Drug Council, 2612 Westwood Drive, Nashville TN 37204, 615-269-0029 ext. 111.

 

 

Providing professional alcohol and drug training
in Middle Tennessee for over 25 years

Skill-Building Topics

  • Assessment
  • Record keeping
  • Treatment planning
  • Case management
  • Counseling and others

Basic Courses

Chemical Use, Abuse, And Dependency
Working With Families Of The Chemically Dependent

Both are excellent educational preparation for anyone who is just beginning to work in a care-giving profession or whose formal education lacks the alcohol and drug component.

Advanced Topics

  • Clinical supervision
  • Domestic violence and addiction
  • Family therapy
  • Prevention strategies
  • Adolescent grief issues
  • A range of other recovery-related topics are provided for the experienced professional.

The Professional Training Program is funded in part by the Tennessee State Department of Health, Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services.

Below is a listing of the typical classes we offer throughout the year. We are currently working on the training calendar. Please check back for upcoming training dates.

Cultural Proficiency In Counseling

Domestic Violence and Addiction

Sex Addiction and Trama

Interactive Tools for Group Work

Recovery in Marriage

Crisis Intervention

Boundary Issues in Counseling

Understanding Eating Disorders

Counselor Self Care

Treatment Planning

TASA
Tennessee Advanced School of Addictions

Addiction Severity Index

ASAM Patient Placement Criteria

Professional Training Program Staff

Susan Young, MSSW
Regional Training Coordinator

"I got out of graduate school knowing very little about alcohol and drugs. I came to the A&D Council for the additional education I needed."

"I like the workshops at the Council, because they are not all lecture. The group discussion is a great way to find out what is working with others."

"I felt isolated in my job at a rural center. I came to the Alcohol & Drug Council, found out what was going on in other alcohol and drug service areas and met professionals I could keep in contact with later."

"I took a job as a nurse in health services and soon saw that many of the problems presented were related to alcohol or drugs. I knew I needed updated training. I got the basics and more at the Alcohol & Drug Council."