Overview:
We have ample evidence that trauma from childhood experiences, chronic pain, and opioid misuse often co-occur. Each of these conditions has a negative impact on the others, causing distress and impairment to the people we serve. It starts to look like a tangled web that leads to frustration for us and for our clients. Finally, we have treatment tools that work. We can clarify our goals and use effective tools that will lead to a better quality of life for our clients.
In this training, you will learn how to best treat trauma, chronic pain, and opioid misuse. You’ll be armed with practical and effective tools. You’ll be able to apply the evidence-supported approaches that will bring relief to your clients.
Objectives:
- Describe the impact of trauma on pain and opioid use.
- Apply their understanding of central sensitization in their treatment of those in pain.
- Implement evidence-based tools to improve the quality of life for clients.
- Utilize current research on opioid medications to inform their treatment.
Course materials are only available to enrolled students.
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Martha Teater, MA, LMFT, LPC, LCAS
Martha Teater is a highly experienced practitioner with over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health. She has worked in diverse settings such as outpatient substance abuse treatment, medication-assisted treatment, home health, and with the elderly. Martha has provided training in all 50 states and internationally and is highly regarded for her expertise in topics such as integrated care, trauma, substance use, and behavioral treatment of pain. She has co-authored two highly regarded workbooks, "Treating Chronic Pain: Pill-Free Approaches to Move People From Hurt to Hope" and "Overcoming Compassion Fatigue: A Practical Resilience Workbook." Martha is now based in Denver, having spent 30 years in western North Carolina. She has an exceptional reputation in her field and is regularly consulted by professionals seeking her insights and expertise. Martha's work is characterized by her compassionate approach, and she is highly regarded for her ability to help individuals work through complex issues. Her work has been instrumental in advancing the field of mental health, and she is recognized as an influential thought leader in the area of integrated care. In addition to her work as a practitioner, Martha is also a respected trainer and author. She is known for her ability to deliver engaging and informative workshops on a wide range of topics related to mental health and is a regular presenter at conferences both nationally and internationally.
Board Approvals




Additional Board Information:
States that Accept ASWB-ACE Approved Courses |
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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 Accept NBCC Approved Courses: |
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Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut |
Delaware | District Of Columbia | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Indiana |
Iowa | Maine | Maryland | Missouri | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico |
Ohio | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee |
Texas | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin |
- 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 Courses: |
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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 |
Other Board Approvals:
- 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-22-344-0424
- Connecticut Certification Board (CCB Approved): E Care BHI is recognized & approved by the Connecticut Certification Board.
- 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.
- Minnesota Certification Board accepts CCAPP. E Care is an approved training provider by 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-22-344-0424
- 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.
- 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
- South Carolina Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists licensing board, Provider #462
- 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.
- Texas Certification Board (TCB): E Care Behavioral BHI is recognized by the Texas Certification Board. Provider Number 2041-19
- VA Mental Health Employee: E Care BHI VA COMMERCIAL VENDOR # 81-3353387-01