This workshop is designed to teach participants Concurrent treatment of PTSD and Substance Use Disorders using Prolonged Exposure (COPE), an evidenced based treatment for Veterans with PTSD and co-occurring substance use disorders. COPE has two primary components of treatment: PE and substance use skills building. Throughout treatment, Veterans will engage in exposure exercises while building alternative coping skills to assist them with their substance use goals. Material covered will include theoretical background and a review of session by session content. There will be both didactic and experiential components so that participants can practice the essential components of COPE. Given this workshop is based on a manualized treatment, participants are encouraged to purchase copies of the manual prior to attending. This will ensure participants get the most out of their training experience.
PTSD and substance use disorders are a common problem among Veterans. There is extensive research available highlighting the benefits of concurrent treatment of PTSD and SUDs.
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