Module #1 Introduction to Behavioral Health Overview of behavioral health, importance of interventions, and course objectives
Module #2 Understanding Behavior Change Theories and models of behavior change, including cognitive-behavioral theory and motivational interviewing
Module #3 Assessment and Diagnosis Assessment tools and strategies, diagnostic criteria for mental health disorders, and cultural considerations
Module #4 Evidence-Based Practices Overview of evidence-based practices in behavioral health, including CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy
Module #5 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Core principles and techniques of CBT, including cognitive restructuring and behavioral activation
Module #6 Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Core principles and techniques of DBT, including mindfulness and distress tolerance
Module #7 Motivational Interviewing (MI) Core principles and techniques of MI, including expressing empathy and developing discrepancy
Module #8 Trauma-Informed Care Principles and strategies for trauma-informed care, including safety planning and self-care
Module #9 Anxiety Disorders Understanding and treating anxiety disorders, including anxiety assessment and exposure therapy
Module #10 Depressive Disorders Understanding and treating depressive disorders, including depression assessment and behavioral activation
Module #11 Substance Use Disorders Understanding and treating substance use disorders, including screening and motivational interviewing
Module #12 Psychosis and Schizophrenia Understanding and treating psychosis and schizophrenia, including cognitive-behavioral therapy for psychosis
Module #13 Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Developmental considerations and interventions for children and adolescents, including play therapy and parent-child interaction therapy
Module #14 Older Adult Behavioral Health Age-related considerations and interventions for older adults, including cognitive-behavioral therapy for older adults
Module #15 Group Therapy Introduction to group therapy, including group dynamics and group leadership
Module #16 Family Therapy Introduction to family therapy, including family systems and family assessment
Module #17 Cultural Competence in Behavioral Health Cultural competence in behavioral health, including cultural humility and cultural adaptation of interventions
Module #18 Technology-Based Interventions Overview of technology-based interventions, including telehealth and online therapy platforms
Module #19 Co-Occurring Disorders Understanding and treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
Module #20 Crisis Intervention Principles and strategies for crisis intervention, including crisis assessment and crisis planning
Module #21 Relapse Prevention Principles and strategies for relapse prevention, including relapse prevention planning and maintenance strategies
Module #22 Behavioral Health in Primary Care Integration of behavioral health in primary care, including collaborative care models
Module #23 Social Determinants of Health Social determinants of health and their impact on behavioral health, including housing and nutrition
Module #24 Behavioral Health Policy and Ethics Overview of behavioral health policy and ethics, including confidentiality and informed consent
Module #25 Research and Evaluation in Behavioral Health Introduction to research and evaluation in behavioral health, including study design and data analysis
Module #26 Career Development in Behavioral Health Career development and professional growth in behavioral health, including job search strategies and professional organizations
Module #27 Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning Case conceptualization and treatment planning, including assessment and goal setting
Module #28 Behavioral Health Interventions in Special Populations Behavioral health interventions in special populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals and individuals with disabilities
Module #29 Self-Care and Burnout Prevention Self-care and burnout prevention for behavioral health professionals, including stress management and compassion fatigue
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Introduction to Behavioral Health Interventions career
