Taking the Mystery Out of Relapse: The Strategic Relapse Prevention System Addiction Specialists Use (RV)

Addiction>Assessment & Diagnosis

Dr. Stephen Grinstead, LMFT, ACRPS

Overview

This 6-hour intensive training equips mental health professionals and addiction counselors with advanced relapse prevention strategies that go beyond traditional approaches. Discover how certified addiction specialists help clients identify and manage the progressive warning signs and high-risk situations that lead to alcohol or drug relapse—often weeks or months before chemical use occurs.

Learn practical interventions based on a critical premise: relapse is a process, not an event, and denial management is the foundation of effective prevention. Master the tools to help clients develop personalized relapse prevention plans, recognize their unique warning signs, and interrupt the relapse cycle before it escalates.

Designed for licensed mental health professionals and addiction counselors seeking to elevate their clinical effectiveness in substance use treatment through immediately applicable, evidence-based relapse prevention interventions.

Objectives

Identify and manage the 12 denial patterns that precede relapse in clients.
Conceptualize relapse as a progressive process with identifiable warning signs.
Guide clients through a 7-step relapse prevention plan to reduce relapse risk.
Implement stress management protocols using the stress thermometer and relaxation techniques.
Utilize advanced clinical tools including Relapse Cycle, Bookmarking, and Inner Dialogue processes.
Integrate relapse prevention strategies into comprehensive addiction treatment plans.

Reminder

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Stephen Grinstead

Dr. Stephen Grinstead is a seasoned expert in the field of addiction and chronic pain management, with over 35 years of experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), a former California Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-II), and an Advanced Relapse Prevention Specialist (ACRPS). He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science, a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, and a Doctorate in Addictive Disorders (Dr. AD), making him one of the few professionals in the world with this unique combination of expertise. Dr. Grinstead has an impressive background as an educator, having taught at several prestigious universities, including Santa Clara University, UC Berkeley Extension, Stanford University Medical School, and the University of Utah's School on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies. He also served on the faculty of UC Santa Cruz Extension Alcohol and Drug Studies Program and as an Adjunct Professor at Alliant University, where he taught Masters Level and Psy.D. students the Treating the Addicted Family System course for the Marriage and Family Therapy track for five years. In 2015, Dr. Grinstead co-founded and served as the Chief Clinical Officer of a Residential and Intensive Outpatient Triple Diagnosis Chronic Pain Management Program in Camarillo, California. He is the author of multiple books on chronic pain management, including Thank You Adversity For Yet Another Test: A Body Mind Spirit Approach for Relieving Chronic Pain Suffering, Freedom from Suffering: A Journey of Hope, Managing Pain, Coexisting Disorders, and the Addiction-Free Pain Management® Recovery Guide. Dr. Grinstead is renowned internationally for his pioneering work in preventing relapse related to addiction and chronic pain disorders and for his development of the Addiction-Free Pain Management® System. His extensive experience with chronic pain management, substance use disorders, eating addiction, and coexisting mental and personality disorders make him a valuable resource for patients and practitioners alike.

National Approvals

eCare BHI, as the accredited and approved sponsor, maintains responsibility for all the programs and must abide by each board’s continuing education guidelines.

Professional Counselors — The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

E Care Behavioral Health Institute has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6703. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC are clearly identified. E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Addiction Professionals — NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)

E Care Behavioral Health Institute is officially on file with NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) as an Approved Education Provider. They are formally known as NAADAC Provider #139138. Please note that E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

Social Workers — Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

E Care Behavioral Health Institute, #1706, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. E Care Behavioral Health Institute maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 06-03-2020 – 06-03-2026.

CE Broker

CE Broker is a continuing education tracking system in which licensees track their compliance and report their completed CE hours credit (CE Broker Tracking #50-33336)

State Approvals

States that Accept ASWB-ACE Approved Providers
Alabama	Alaska	Arizona	Arkansas	California	Colorado	Connecticut
Delaware	District Of Columbia	Florida	Georgia	Hawaii	Idaho	Illinois
Indiana	Iowa	Kansas	Kentucky	Louisiana	Maine	Maryland
Massachusetts	Michigan	Minnesota	Mississippi	Missouri	Montana	Nebraska
Nevada	New Hampshire	New Jersey	New Mexico	North Carolina	North Dakota	Ohio
Oklahoma	Oregon	Pennsylvania	Rhode Island	South Carolina	South Dakota	Tennessee
Texas	Utah	Vermont	Virginia	Washington	West Virginia	Wisconsin
Wyoming

States that Accepts NBCC Approved Courses:
Alabama	Alaska	Arizona	Arkansas	California	Colorado	Connecticut
Delaware	District Of Columbia	Florida	Georgia	Hawaii	Idaho	Indiana
Iowa	Maine	Maryland	Massachusetts	Missouri	New Hampshire	New Jersey
New Mexico	Ohio	Oregon	Pennsylvania	Rhode Island	South Carolina	South Dakota
Tennessee	Texas	Vermont	Virginia	Washington	Wisconsin

Notes:

Nevada CPC’s and MFT’s accept ASWB-approved training
North Dakota Board Of Counselor Examiners LAPC and LAPCS accept ASWB approved training
Rhode Island Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists MHC’s accept ASWB approved training
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council LPC and LPCS accept ASWB approved training
Utah Division of Professional Licensing – CMHC’s accept ASWB approved training
Washington State Department of Mental Health MHC’s accept ASWB approved training
Wisconsin Council on Mental Health LPCS accepts ASWB-approved training

States that Accept NAADAC Approved Providers
Alabama	Alaska	Arizona	Arkansas	Delaware	Hawaii	Indiana
Kentucky	Maine	Massachusetts	Minnesota	Montana	Nevada	New Jersey
New Jersey	New Mexico	North Carolina	North Dakota	Oregon	Rhode Island	Tennessee
Vermont	Virginia	Washington	West Virginia	Wisconsin	Wisconsin	Wyoming

States that Accept APA Approved Providers
Alabama	Alaska	Arizona	Arkansas	California	Delaware	District Of Columbia
Florida	Georgia	Idaho	Illinois	Indiana	Iowa	Kansas
Kentucky	Louisiana	Maryland	Massachusetts	Minnesota	Mississippi	Missouri
Montana	Nebraska	New Jersey	New Mexico	North Dakota	Ohio	Oklahoma
Pennsylvania	Rhode Island	South Carolina	Tennessee	Utah	Vermont	Virginia
Washington	West Virginia	Wisconsin	Wyoming

Note: Please note that Individual Board Rules are subject to potential changes. The approval and acceptance details we furnish are accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of documentation. Should you have any inquiries or uncertainties not addressed by the provided information, it’s advisable to consult your State Regulatory Board. Ultimately, the decision of whether your license renewal credit hours are accepted or denied rests with you. Georgia Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselors (ADACBGA) #19-12-17-1212. Florida Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Florida Certification Board as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselor (FCB) #5387-A. Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling: The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling accepts courses from ASWB & NBCC approved providers. E Care Behavioral Health Institute is an ASWB and NBCC approved provider. Oklahoma Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselors (OBLADC) #20220136. Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure: E Care BHI is an approved CE provider for LPC & LMFT Ohio Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselor (OCDP)#50-29024 The Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board accepts courses from ASWB & NBCC approved providers. E Care Behavioral Health Institute is an ASWB and NBCC approved provider. VA Mental Health Employee: E Care BHI VA COMMERCIAL VENDOR # 81-3353387-01 California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP): E Care BHI is recognized by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-22-344-0526 Connecticut Certification Board CCB Approved): E Care BHI is recognized & approved by the Connecticut Certification Board. Texas Certification Board (TCB): E Care Behavioral Health Institute is recognized by the Texas Certification Board as an approved education provider. Number 2041-19 South Carolina E Care Behavioral Health Institute is recognized by the Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists licensing board as an approved education provider Provider #4628 New York (MHC) E Care Behavioral Health is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0277 New York (SW) E Care Behavioral Health Institute is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0745 LA-ADRA – E Care Behavioral Health Institute is recognized by Louisiana The Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority as an approved educational provider AEP #E122

Who This Training is For:

This program is intended for mental health professionals such as Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Addiction Counselors, & MFT’s. Psychologists are encouraged to verify if this specific course meets their board’s approval requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is eCare a Board Approved Continuing Education Provider ?

Yes, we are approved Continuing Education providers by ASWB, NBCC, NAADAC, APA & many other state boards.

Programs that do not qualify for ASWB, NBCC, NAADAC, & APA are clearly identified. eCare Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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1) After watching the video lesson, you’ll be prompted to complete a short course evaluation

2) Pass the quiz

3) Receive your certificate immediately

What is the passing score for the quiz ?

80% or above with 3 attempts.

Am I required to have a book or any other materials in advance ?

No. Our courses are not “book to buy” and do not require any other materials in advance.

Do you report CE credits to the CE Broker ?

Yes. (If you’re from Florida, Ohio, & South Carolina). We report CEs to the CE broker daily for courses completed the day before. For both live and recorded webinars.

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