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Why Co-Occurring Treatment Still Gets Split in Two

How money, institutional momentum, and professional turf battles continue to divide care

Why Co-Occurring Treatment Still Gets Split in Two How money, institutional momentum, and professional turf battles continue to divide care

We finally started an official blog! New posts incoming. :)

Early (& Uncomfortable!) Lessons: What First Taught Me About Co-Occurring Disorders

𝗔𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 & 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

We’re excited to announce the release of our new on-demand training: 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙤-𝙤𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨.

This course is led by 𝗝𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗝. 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆, 𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗦𝗪, who has provided training on co-occurring disorders - and the integration of treatment for psychosis & substance use - through the University of Washington Dept of Psychiatry for over a decade.

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

With nearly two decades of experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders across a range of settings - including his private practice, SOUND Life Recovery, as well as larger agencies and organizations - Jeff brings deep, real-world perspective to this work.

For years, Integrated Recovery Principles for Co-occurring Disorders has been offered as a live training to clinicians and organizations seeking practical, integrated, recovery-oriented approaches. We're happy to finally offer it on-demand.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻:

✔ Evidence-informed, recovery-oriented principles
✔ Practical strategies for truly integrated treatment
✔ Insight shaped by clinical practice, systems work, and training
✔ Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule

If you work with individuals experiencing both mental health and substance use challenges, this training was designed for you.

For more information, visit: https://www.soundlifelearning.com/

Interested in learning about integrated psychosis & substance use treatment, but not ready to invest in an entire training?

Check out our complementary mini-course, comprised of two lessons from our signature training.

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Follow this link for mini-course registration:
https://www.soundlifelearning.com/course/integrated-recovery-principles-mini-course

YAY! We're thrilled (and relieved!) to have adapted our live COD training to become the first online course in our SOUND Life Learning school platform.

We've finally launched our full website and have entered beta testing for our new school system.

This is a course that's been offered live and refined over the last decade or so.

If interested, please add your name to our mailing list for general updates or to be notified when we're ready for more broad public sale. Or, sign up for our complementary mini-course.

And, Agencies, we have you in mind with our bulk license option. Buy as many licenses for your team as you wish, and assign them from your own dashboard. See more information in our FAQ at the bottom of our SOUND Life Learning course page.

For more information on our full Integrated Recovery Principles for Co-occurring Disorders training - and to learn more about our work & other supports for professionals - please visit our education hub: www.soundlifelearning.com

For more information on therapy services, individual consultation, and WA State licensure supervision, please visit us at: www.soundliferecovery.com

(14CEU's - WA State NASW Chapter)

Coming Fall/Winter 2025:

Integrated Recovery Principles for Co-occurring Disorders

Many traditional treatment models separate psychosis and substance use, leaving clinicians feeling uncertain and clients receiving disjointed care. We believe in a more integrated approach - one that aligns with current research and real-world practice to create better outcomes for both professionals and the people they serve.

Through on-demand courses, live trainings, supervision & consultation services, we provide a clear path forward that helps clinicians build clinical confidence, apply practical, evidence-based techniques in real-world settings, and work with greater clarity and effectiveness while reducing burnout. We recognize that mental health professionals enter this field because they want to provide meaningful care, but without the right tools, the work can feel overwhelming. Our mission is to change that by offering structured guidance that supports both clinicians and their clients.

More information to come soon:

-Live and on-demand learning
-1:1 mentorship, consultation, and supervision
-Group mentorship, consultation, and supervision

Sign up for updates here: www.soundlifelearning.com

Jeffery Roskelley, LICSW, is a licensed clinical social worker committed to advancing mental health care, specializing in the treatment of co-occurring disorders. As a founder of both SOUND Life Recovery & SOUND Life Learning in Bellingham, Washington, Jeffery has leveraged his many years of experience to train thousands of clinicians through both his private practice and his collaboration with the University of Washington's SPIRIT Lab.

Jeffery's clinical approach is deeply rooted in evidence-based practices, specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp). His commitment to excellence led him to train under esteemed experts Dr. Jennifer Gottlieb and Dr. Cori Cather, leaders in the CBTp practice & education from the Harvard Medical School.

In his role at the University of Washington's SPIRIT Lab, Jeffery has been instrumental in disseminating both CBTp and IDDT (Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment) practices across Washington State, enhancing the competencies of mental health professionals in addressing complex cases involving serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders. His integrated treatment methodologies have been pivotal in improving patient outcomes, challenging traditional paradigms that often treat these issues in isolation.

Outside of work, Jeff is committed to incorporating many of these same therapeutic tools to benefit his own personal well being. A dedicated tai chi enthusiast, he finds balance and mindfulness through this practice, principles he integrates into his therapeutic work. This holistic approach not only enriches his life but also fosters a therapeutic environment that promotes both mental and physical well-being bringing benefit to those he mentors and treats.