Research
Current Projects
Training Technology To Enhance Addiction Counselor Helping (Teach-Cbt)
SSW Investigator(s):
Maryann Amodeo, PhD
Major outside collaborators:
Mary Jo Larson, PhD, Principal Research Scientist & Director,
Institute
for Health Services Research & Policy
New England Research Institute, Waltham, MA
and
Susan Storti, PhD, RN, Addiction Technology Transfer Center
of New England, Brown University, Providence, RI
Funding Source:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (2003-2008)
Project Description:
This randomized controlled trial with 120 counselors and their
supervisor from substance abuse treatment agencies across the country
assesses the effectiveness of a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Web
course compared to a manual-based CBT training on several counselor outcomes:
(a) knowledge of CBT, (b) attitudes toward evidence-based practices,
(c) attitudes toward CBT interventions, and (d) use of specific CBT strategies
(assessed through audio-taped client sessions). The study uses an experimental
and delayed control group design. The Web course, using state-of-the-art
technology, has 8 modules inclusive of 16 hours of online training and
off-line assignments and is available to counselors 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
The Web course provides numerous handouts and access to a discussion
board, engages the user with interactivity and exercises, and teaches
through multiple formats, resulting in a unique learning opportunity
for counselors. Course content, building on NIDA's CBT treatment manual,
was developed by experts from several institutions.
