| This 6-hour course focuses on the development of the Minnesota
Model - a unique blend of behavioral science and AA principles that forms
an effective, humane way to treat alcoholism. Jerry Spicer, your
course instructor, will take you on an inside look at the model - how it
began; how it successfully combines professional assistance,
self-initiative, and a mutual care community; and what' in store for the
future. A valuable, insightful course for everyone in the treatment
field. Cost:
$80.
Goals/Objectives
By participating in this Distance Learning Course, the trainee will:
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Examine the history roots of addiction worldwide.
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Review the development of treatment approaches in the United States.
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Trace the history and development of the Minnesota Model of care.
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Identify the three core perspectives of this model.
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Investigate the current state of affairs for this model.
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Consider the future of addiction treatment both in the United States
and worldwide.
Your Course Instructor:
Jerry Spicer, BA, MA, MHA
Jerry Spicer was appointed President of Hazelden in July 1992. He
has been with Hazelden since 1978, most recently serving as Senior Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Hazelden, he served
as Director of Evaluation and Research Coordination for the Alcoholism
Foundation of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada and taught at Peninsula
College, Port Angeles, WA. He holds a BA and MA in Sociology from
the University of Wyoming and an MHA in Hospital and Health Services Administration
from the University of Minnesota. As an active professional in the
chemical dependency field, he is a member of several professional
organizations in health services administration and the mental health and
chemical dependency fields. He is the author of over two dozen
papers and monographs published in professional journals and the books Does
Your Program Measure Up? and The EAP Solution. He has
recently retired from his position at Hazelden to explore other treatment
opportunities.
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