
Addressing Shame and Self-Stigma in Recovery
1.5 CE hours · $4.50 · SUD-SHAME-201
Self-paced learning for substance use disorder counselors, with applied practice, a final assessment, evaluation, and final attestation.
Learning objectives
- Distinguish a harmful action, global self-condemnation and different stigma experiences.
- Explore behavior without presuming shame and prioritize role-appropriate safety responses.
- Repair shaming communication and use accurate, client-respecting language and records.
- Support accountability and optional self-compassion without humiliation or denying consequences.
- Compare disclosure and connection choices while respecting privacy, safety and boundaries.
- Review concrete actions, service access and remaining barriers without inventing emotional change.
Earn your certificate after meeting the course completion requirements. This course is also included in an active Annual Pass.
