November 10, 2026. 9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Eastern Time Zone
Live, In-Person Workshop
Workshop Overview
This interactive workshop focuses on the major elements of using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR). Upon completion of this course, participants will have a greater understanding of the DSM-5-TR and how to use this tool for the objective, evidenced based diagnosing of a client in order to help the clinician in the assessment/placement decision making. Participants will be able to recognize the difference between use, abuse and dependence that existed in the DSM-IV-TR, and the ability to understand and consistently utilize the new diagnostic criteria of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders (mild, moderate and severe). Small group exercises will enable participants to utilize critical thinking while helping them to gain inter-rater reliability in making a substance use diagnosis using the DSM-5-TR.
Workshop Objectives:
By attending this conference you will be able to do the following:
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1. Workshop participants will be able to list at least two events that impacted the evolution of the DSM.
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2. Workshop participants will be able to identify and list at least 3 changes in the substance use chapter of the DSM that have occurred since the previous version of the DSM (DSM-IV-TR).
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3. Workshop participants will demonstrate capacity in utilizing the diagnostic criteria in the substance use chapter with a practice vignette.
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4. Workshop participants will be able to identify three diagnostic criteria that could impact a substance use diagnosis when working with medicinal marijuana patients.
Workshop Date
November 10, 2026
Workshop hours: 9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Eastern Time Zone
Workshop Format
Live, In-Person Workshop. DoubleTree Hilton, 700 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Registration Information
How do I obtain my certificate of completion?:
Certificates of completion will be awarded at the end of the workshop day to participants who meet our requirements. Participants must be in attendance throughout the entire workshop. Participants will sign-in at the beginning of the workshop and sign-out at the end of the workshop. Upon signing out, the participant will complete the workshop evaluation and receive their certificate of completion by workshop staff. If requested, PDF of the certificate of completion can also be emailed to any participant requesting such, and they will receive the PDF certificate of completion within 48 hours of the conference date.
Credentialing Information:
This course is approved for 3 NBCC Clock Hours (LPC, LAC, LCADC, CADC, LMFT, LAMFT, LCSW, LSW) of continuing education (NBCC Provider #6532). NJ Social Workers: We have applied for approval from the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.
Cancellation/Reimbursement Policy
Valid requests must be received in writing/email within seven (7) days of course date. Late requests for this 1 day workshop can only bring in a substitute attendee or receive credit for a future workshop date. All refunds are subject to a $15.00 processing fee. If paid by credit card, an additional $4.04 fee will be assessed to cover the cost of PayPal processing charges on credit cards. Refund requests require 2-3 weeks processing time and will be issued as a check as is our policy.
Privacy Policy
Advanced Counselor Training keeps all information private. None of your information will go out to any other vendors, marketers, or other 3rd party applications or programs. On-line sign-up is done via a secured, encrypted server and any hard copy information sent to Advanced Counselor Training is stored in a locked, secure location.
Grievance Policy
Valid grievance requests must be received in writing/email within ten days of workshop date, or can be provided in person directly after the workshop. Every attempt will be made to resolve a grievance with a complainant at the time of the grievance. Advanced Counselor Training’s social work consultant will be involved in all grievance resolutions for social workers. Should this not be resolved, the complainant will be provided further grievance procedures to follow including contacting the Licensed Professional Counselor Committee at the Division of Consumer Affairs at (973) 504-6415, and/or contacting NBCC at (336) 547-0607, to report the nature of the unresolved grievance.
Any social worker not pleased with the complaint resolution provided by Advanced Counselor Training, LLC may appeal to the CE accrediting entity or their jurisdictional board. The State Board of Social Worker Examiners at the Division of Consumer Affairs can be reached at (973) 504-6495.
Disability Accommodations
If you need any accommodations due to a disability, please contact Advanced Counselor Training, LLC upon registration to the workshop. We can be reached at 732-547-2735 or via email at info@clinicalsupervisor.net.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Glenn Duncan LPC, LCADC, CCS, ACS has been working in the behavioral healthcare field for thirty three years. He has lectured nationally on many topics including clinical supervision. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Alcohol/Drug Counselor, a Certified Clinical Supervisor, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. For 15 years, Glenn served as the Executive Director of Hunterdon Drug Awareness Program, Inc. As Executive Director, Glenn continued to hold a clinical caseload and perform clinical services in addition to his other administrative duties. Glenn specializes in working with clients who have co-occurring substance use disorders, depressive disorders, and anxiety disorders. Glenn served as an expert panel member for a SAMHSA TIPS book on treating sub-acute anxiety in the substance using population. Glenn teaches nationally and is currently a trainer for the Change Companies (on both the ASAM 3 and The ASAM 4 Criteria). Glenn authored a chapter on the use of live supervision in a community treatment organization for the book entitled “The Use of Technology in Clinical Supervision and Training: Mental Health Applications,” (2016). Glenn’s NJ LPC License #: 37PC00095000.
Previous Workshop Feedback:
I know what you’re thinking … a webinar? Really? Yes, and I solemnly swear to do my best to not make this a snooze fest! Here is recent feedback from webinars:
“Delightfully unhinged! The world needs more of that.” – August, 2026
“Glenn was knowledgeable, engaging, and demonstrated great understanding of his material. I feel like I was able to learn more than what was advertised in this class.” – July, 2026
“Fun, engaging and overall high production quality.” – June, 2026
“Thank you for the best training of the whole renewal season! Repeat customer!” – May, 2026
Workshop Components:
Workshop Opens: 8:30 AM – Sign-in/Morning Coffee Station
9:00 a.m. – Differential Diagnosis – (45 Minutes)
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1. Understanding the definition of differential diagnosis.
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2. Overview and basic understanding of DSM-5-TR decision trees.
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3. Differential diagnosis small group exercise.
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9:45 a.m. – History of, and Cultural Considerations using the DSM. – (30 minutes)
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1. History of the DSM.
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2. Historical controversial changes in the DSM.
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3. Current controversies surrounding changes to the DSM-5.
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4. Cultural considerations when using the DSM.
- 10:15 a.m. – Defining Abnormality as Seen in the DSM. – (15 minutes)
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1. Defining abnormal.
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2. What constitutes a mental disorder.
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3. Reliability and Validity as it relates to everyday use of the DSM-5.
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10:30 a.m. – (15 Minute morning break)
10:45 a.m. – DSM-5-TR and Substance Use Disorders. – (60 Minutes) -
1. Mild, Moderate and Severe Substance Use Disorders vs. DSM-IV-TR Abuse & Dependence Definitions.
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2. Changes to qualifiers and remission specifiers.
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3. Ambiguities, counselor bias, cultural differences with the criterion.
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4. Substance use disorders small group exercise.
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11:45 a.m. – In-Focus: Using the DSM-5-TR with a Medicinal Marijuana Patient. – (30 minutes) -
1. Looking at the 3 criterion that could impact a diagnosis with a medicinal marijuana patient.
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2. History behind DSM-5-TR not recognizing medicinal marijuana.
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3. Large group discussion on how becoming a medicinal marijuana patient while in treatment could impact continuing care.
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12:15 p.m. – Question/Answer Period, Attendee Sign-out, Certificate of Completion Processing.
November 10, 2026
$75 Early Registration for November 10, 2026 (by 10/27/26)
$90 Late Registration for November 10, 2026 (from 10/28/26 – 11/08/26)
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Which licensures are these clock hours approved for?
This course is NBCC approved thus it is good for LPCs, LACs, LCADCs, CADCs, LMFTs, LAMFTs, LSWs and LCSWs. Social Workers: We have applied for approval from the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.
2) If the workshop is presented in both a live, interactive webinar and as an in-person training, will this workshop be offered in a hybrid fashion (e.g., open to either those attending in person or via webinar simultaneously)?
No! We currently do not have approval for the hybrid format, nor are we seeking approval for the hybrid format. Therefore, the entire workshop must be taken either as a live, interactive webinar or as an in-person live workshop, and will only be offered as such.