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Twelve-Step Facilitation

A structured, evidence-based introduction to Twelve-Step Facilitation therapy — helping clients engage with AA, NA, and related programs as a core component of their recovery plan.

6 episodesCertificate of CompletionEvidence-Based Content

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  • Interactive episode quizzes
  • Module key takeaways
  • Comprehensive final exam
  • Certificate of completion
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About This Course

Twelve-Step Facilitation (TSF) is one of the most extensively researched behavioral interventions in addiction treatment, validated by Project MATCH and decades of clinical study. This series equips participants with a thorough understanding of the TSF model — its theoretical foundations, session structure, and the mechanisms by which active engagement in Twelve-Step programs promotes sustained recovery. Developed by BH/SUD subject matter experts, the course bridges clinical practice and peer support, helping clients move from passive attendance to meaningful participation.

What You'll Learn

Evidence-based clinical knowledge grounded in current research
Practical skills applicable to real-world recovery support
Structured frameworks for understanding substance use disorders
Strategies for supporting individuals in recovery
Key terminology and diagnostic criteria
Resources and referral pathways for continued care

Course Curriculum

Introduction to TSF and the Project MATCH Evidence Base
The clinical foundations of Twelve-Step Facilitation therapy — the Project MATCH research, the TSF manual, and how TSF differs from AA membership.
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Understanding the 12 Steps: A Clinical Perspective
A clinician's guide to the 12 Steps — their psychological and spiritual dimensions, the evidence base, and how to present them to resistant clients.
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The Mechanics of Surrender and the Higher Power
The concept of surrender in AA — its psychological function, the flexible interpretation of "Higher Power," and how to work with clients across the spiritual spectrum.
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Active Involvement vs. Passive Attendance
The critical distinction between attending meetings and active AA involvement — sponsorship, step work, and service as the drivers of recovery outcomes.
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Working the Steps: A Clinical Perspective
How to facilitate step work with clients — the therapeutic value of each step, common resistances, and clinical strategies for supporting step completion.
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Continuing Care, Relapse Prevention, and the Long Game
Long-term TSF facilitation — maintaining AA engagement after treatment, relapse prevention within the 12-step framework, and the evidence for long-term outcomes.
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How It Works

Step 1
Watch Episode
Stream each video lesson at your own pace
Step 2
Take Quiz
Answer 3 key-point questions to confirm understanding
Step 3
Review Takeaways
Reinforce learning with module summaries
Step 4
Earn Certificate
Pass the final exam (70%+) to receive your certificate

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