Instructions: 1. Read course objectives on this page. 2. Open and print (if possible) the post-test. 3. Close post-test (this page remains open). 4. Open material (you may print if desired). 5. Mark answers on the test you printed. 6. When ready, return to this page and complete test!

Course material comes from the Getting Them Sober - Volume 1 book by Toby Rice Drews

The course objectives are outlined below. These are provided so that you as the learner will be familiar with what to expect from this course. It outlines what will be able to do when you have completed the material and how the material is to be delivered. If you would like to have a copy of the course objectives, please print this page now.

Target Audience:
This course is designed for healthcare providers. Specifically, it is designed for Chemical Dependency Counselors, Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses, or any other provider likely to gain professionally from increased knowledge of dynamics between addiction and non-addicted individuals. It is appropriate for any provider that is likely to come into contact with those dealing with issues related to alcoholism in the course of clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:
The objective of this course is to familiarize the learner with an understanding of appropriate strategies and techniques in working with the non-addicted partner of a alcoholic. It includes insights into common techniques of manipulation by the alcoholic and predictable patterns of behavior within these relationships. Techniques for assisting the non-addicted partner with building and utilizing tools for resiliency are also covered. It is valuable for healthcare providers to be familiar with these patterns so that they can recognize and address them in the clinical venue.