July 10-11, 2025

8:30AM - 3:00PM Eastern Time


In-Person Two-day ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Skill Building Training

This is an exclusive training for Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Specialty Behavioral Health Services. Please contact the hosting agency for registration details.

About the event

This two-day, application focused training will provide participants with an in-depth look at some the significant changes and improvements in the Fourth Edition. Participants will have opportunities to apply and practice key components of the Criteria, including but not limited to; the six dimensions, level of care assessment, application of Risk Ratings to each of the Five Dimensions, Dimensional Admission Criteria Decision Rules, shared decision making and an overview of Service Characteristic Standards, Discharge and Transition Criteria.

EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A .PDF VERSION OF THE TRAINING JOURNAL ISSUED BY TRAIN FOR CHANGE INC. THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TRAINING.

*A COPY OF THE ASAM CRITERIA 4TH EDITION BOOK IS NOT REQUIRED BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

About the trainer

Dianna has been in the Behavioral Health field for over 20 years as a Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, and Executive Director of Substance Use/Mental health agencies. Dianna holds two master’s degrees in Addiction Studies and Clinical Psychology. She is licensed as an LCPC, LMHC and certified as a CRADC, SAP and CEAP. Currently an owner/therapist of Acceptance Counseling, a private practice in the Western Suburbs of Chicago started in 2018. Dianna has been an adjunct professor in the Addictions Studies and Psychology Programs at Governors State University since 2005. In her consulting role, she conducts clinical training to agencies and groups, as well as Clinical Supervision. Dianna has been a member of the IABH board since 2016 and a member of the Governors State Behavior Health Advisory Board since 2005.

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