Contingency Management (C.M.) - SOR

Contingency Management (CM) Training is an evidence-based practice in the treatment of stimulant use disorder, alcohol and other drug (AOD) use disorders. It is the systematic reinforcement of desired behaviors and withholding reinforcement or punishment of undesired behaviors. It is a behavioral intervention grounded in operant conditioning principles, a learning method in which desired behaviors are reinforced with prizes, privileges, or cash. Simply stated “when I do a good thing, I get a good thing.” CM studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of CM interventions in reducing AOD use, improving treatment attendance, and reinforcing other treatment goals, such as complying with a medication regimen or obtaining employment. This training will give participants an overview of the model and practical tools to help them implement it. (1 CEU)

Founder/CEO

Brian Serna, LPCC, LADAC, is the CEO/Founder of Serna Solutions and is a well-sought-after trainer and consultant in behavioral health issues related to Evidence-based Practices, Cultural Considerations, and Ethical Issues. He has a BA in Psychology from New Mexico State University and an MA in Counseling from the University of New Mexico. Mr. Serna has trained and consulted with programs in over twenty states, five countries, and sixteen tribal communities. In addition to his role as the CEO of Serna Solutions, he is also the past President of the New Mexico Association of Addiction Professionals (NMAAP), a member of Senator Ben Ray Lujan’s Mental Health Consortium, and he has been appointed to serve on Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Council on Racial Justice in the Health Subcommittee.

Mr. Serna has the following certifications:

• Member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)
• Certified as a trainer in Motivational Interviewing Supervisor Training (MIST)
• Certified trainer and supervisor in the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), Adolescent-Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA), and the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA).
• Certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
• Certified as a trainer in Contingency Management.