7 Sessions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adolescent Cannabis Users (Section IV): From The Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Supplement: CYT Cannabis Youth Treatment Series, Volume 2

About the Course:

This course is based on Sessions (Section IV) of Cannabis Youth Treatment Series, Volume 2 which is a supplement to Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adolescent Cannabis Users: 5 Sessions. It presents a seven-session cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT7) approach designed especially for adolescent cannabis users.

Sessions (Section IV) covers instructions for Sessions 6 through 12. Sessions 6 through 8 deal with problem solving, anger awareness, and anger management. Sessions 9 through 12 address effective communication, coping with cravings, depression management, and managing thoughts about marijuana.

Course materials are from Section IV, found on pages 37-100 of pdf document (pages 40-103 if using Adobe toolbar page finder.)

Journal/Publisher:

SAMHSA

Publication Date:

2002, Reprinted 2010

Author

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, and social workers who seek knowledge about cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescent cannabis users. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Discuss ways to help adolescent cannabis users develop problem solving and anger awareness skills.

2. Explain how to lead sessions dealing with anger management and effective communication.

3. Describe procedures for helping participants learn to cope with cravings, manage depression, and manage thoughts about marijuana.