
The Course
Navigating the complexities of substance use disorders requires a symphony of skilled professionals, each playing their distinct part, yet harmonizing for the client's recovery. This course unpacks the intricate interplay between counselors/therapists, case managers, and peer recovery coaches, illuminating how their differentiated roles collaborate to craft a comprehensive treatment plan. Delving into the nuances of each profession, you'll gain an appreciation for the unique contributions of therapy's emotional excavation, the counselor expertise in addressing addiction, case management's resource scaffolding, and the lived-experience lantern that peer recovery coaches bear. Plus, we’ll explore effective communication strategies that ensure everyone stays in tune.
As we dissect real-world scenarios and apply best practices, you'll arm yourself with the collaborative skills to construct a fortress of support for those wrestling with substance use disorders. Whether you're articulating therapeutic milestones, coordinating care logistics, or championing peer-led recovery, this training will enhance your collaborative dexterity. By the end of the course, not only will you be equipped to amplify your role's impact, but you'll also be versed in orchestrating a concert of care that speaks volumes in the client's journey towards recovery.
What you will learn
When crafting this course, I focused on the unique but interconnected roles that each professional plays in the field of substance use disorders treatment. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your understanding in this space, you'll find that the course is meticulously organized to help you navigate the complexities of collaboration in a multidisciplinary team. It's designed to strengthen your ability to work alongside others while clearly understanding your own role, which is key to offering the best support for individuals on their recovery journey. I've included case studies and discussions to ensure the content is not only informative but also practically applicable and engaging. By the end of this course, you'll be well-equipped to work effectively within a team, optimize your impact as a professional, and contribute to positive treatment outcomes.
Curriculum

Your instructor
Anneshia Freeman MBA, MSW, CADC, CPRM is the creator and Director of a copyrighted, trademarked, cognitive restructuring and resocialization program entitled The Lies That Bind – The Legacy of the Locks® – also trademarked as The Lies That Bind® (LTB). The program is based on the work of several experts in the fields of neuroscience and psychology. Anneshia integrates concepts from neuroscience, psychology, and computer programming along with 15 years of participant, observation, exploratory, ethnographic research experience into one innovative, eclectic, cause and effect treatment methodology.
The LTB Program was initially piloted within the 61st District Court’s Start Treatment of Prostitution (STOP) program for four years and yielded tremendous results. Anneshia Freeman conducted group counseling for the STOP Program three times per week for four years. After the STOP Program ended, Ms. Freeman was approached by 61st District Court and asked to provide her cognitive restructuring and resocialization program to Drug Court and Sobriety court women in the form of a Women’s Trauma Group. In 2013, Ms. Freeman was awarded a Drug Court Hero Award for the impact of her Women’s Trauma Group by the Michigan Association of Drug Court Professionals. Anneshia conducted her Women’s Trauma Group for Drug Court and Sobriety Court from 2008 – 2015 twice a week.
Anneshia was employed at Arbor Circle Corporation for seven years where she originally trained nine MSW therapists in her program methodology and later trained 16 Arbor Circle program staff in the advanced version of the LTB Program. The LTB Program was piloted within the Mission Inn program for four years. The Mission Inn Program assists women with children under the age of five in stopping the generational cycles of drug addiction and poverty in their families. The Lies That Bind® continued to be utilized by 61st District Court’s Drug Court and Sobriety Court Programs, delivered by a counselor Ms. Freeman trained and certified in the model, until he retired in August of 2020. Anneshia developed an adolescent version of The Lies That Bind® Program which services high-risk youth. The LTB Youth Program was utilized by the Michigan Youth Challenge Program in Battle Creek, Michigan for four years and several other organizations and programs in Michigan and Ohio. Ms. Freeman also contracted with Michigan State Police Youth Leadership Academy for two years. She has also served as the clinical director at two organizations.

Holistic
Integrating Team Dynamics and Specialized Contributions in Addiction Treatment

Synergistic
Enhancing Treatment Outcomes through Collaborative Role Management in SUDs Care

Interdisciplinary
Fostering Cross-Functional Expertise in SUDs Treatment Teams