CADTP Proudly Presents the
Webinar Series for SUD Treatment Professionals
Quick Info
- Cost: Free
- Eligibility: All SUD Professionals
- CEUs: Available for Live Events Only
- Recordings: Recordings for completed events are available on this page.
If you do register for an event in the free webinar series, please do plan to attend. Our presenters are experts in their field, and we want to be respectful of their time and talent. Thank you!
About the Free 2026 Webinar Series
Join us for our 2026 Free Webinar Series as we celebrate CADTP’s 40th Anniversary! In honor of this milestone, we’re offering four free webinars to provide CADTP Counselors with the latest insights and tools in Substance Use Disorder treatment. These sessions are designed to support your professional growth and help you stay current with evolving standards and best practices.
Webinar Series Three – Recording
Enjoy the recording below from the third webinar in CADTP’s free webinar series for 2026. CEUs will not be issued for the recording.
The Implementation of the CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services) Standards into Behavioral Health
This workshop provides an applied overview of the CLAS Standards, with focused attention on Principle Standard 1, which emphasizes the delivery of effective, understandable, and respectful quality care.
Participants will explore how cultural health beliefs, communication styles, language access, and health literacy impact engagement and outcomes for clients in behavioral health settings.
Through practical examples and reflective discussion, providers will strengthen their ability to deliver culturally responsive services that improve trust, reduce disparities, and enhance clinical effectiveness.
Roland F. Williams • www.rolandwilliamsconsulting.com
MA, MAC, ICAADC, LAADC, NCAC II, CADCII, ACRPS, SAP
Master Addiction Counselor
Internationally Certified Advanced Addictions Counselor
Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Nationally Certified Addiction Counselor Level 2
California Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor Level 2
Advanced Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist
Nationally Certified Substance Abuse Professional
Roland is an interventionist, author, trainer, counselor, and consultant specializing in the treatment of Substance Use Disorders. He is President and Founder of Free Life Enterprises, an international counseling and consulting firm that provides consultation, clinical training, program development, interventions, and staff supervision worldwide. He is the CEO and Director of Training for the CENAPS Corporation. He has provided counseling and consulting services to individuals and treatment facilities worldwide, including Switzerland, Holland, France, Dominican Republic, Italy, Thailand, Japan, India, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom. He has published 4 books related to Relapse Prevention from a cultural perspective and written numerous articles on addiction and recovery.
Webinar Series Two Recording and Materials
Enjoy the recording below from the second webinar in CADTP’s free webinar series for 2026. CEUs will not be issued for the recording.
Evidence-Based Group Facilitation: Modernizing our Approach
This training will help SUD counselors strengthen their group facilitation skills using current evidence‑based practices. It blends clinical theory, practical tools, and modern engagement strategies so counselors can move towards running groups that are more structured, trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and behavior‑change oriented.
About John Durbin
John R. Durbin, CADC II, SUDCC II
Clinical Quality and Training Manager | Celebrating Families® National Trainer
WellSpace Health – Sacramento, California
John R. Durbin is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC II, SUDCC II) with more than 40,000 hours of experience in the field of substance use recovery. He currently serves as Clinical Quality and Training Manager at WellSpace Health in Sacramento, California, and is a National Trainer for Celebrating Families® (CF!), a whole-family recovery program. John is deeply committed to advancing the field of Substance Use Disorder treatment and professional training. He was recently appointed to the Sacramento County Behavioral Health Commission and serves as a member of the CADTP Counselor Certification Board.
With over 20 years of experience as a trainer and educator, John is passionate about teaching and mentoring others. He holds academic backgrounds in Psychology and Computer Science from California State University, Sacramento, and is also a Certified Open Water SCUBA Diver. Beyond his professional work, John is devoted to his family—married to his wife Lori, stepfather to Tyler, and proud grandfather (“Papa”) to William and Adeline.
Webinar Series One Recording
Enjoy the recording below from the first webinar in CADTP’s free webinar series for 2026. CEUs will not be issued for the recording.
Beyond Pathology: Understanding the Deeper Roots of Addiction with TJ Woodward, Recovery Expert
Addiction is often framed primarily as a disorder to be managed, leaving many clinicians focused on symptoms rather than the deeper human experience beneath them. In this engaging webinar, bestselling author and recovery expert TJ Woodward invites participants to explore a new lens for understanding addiction that moves beyond pathology and into awareness, compassion, and connection.
Drawing from the Conscious Recovery approach, this presentation explores how addiction is often rooted in trauma, shame, disconnection, and the identities individuals formed in response to early life experiences. Rather than viewing addiction as who someone is, participants will examine how addiction is something a person has developed in response to pain. Through this shift in perspective, clinicians can begin to support clients in questioning limiting beliefs, reconnecting with their inherent worth, and cultivating deeper healing.
Attendees will gain practical insights into how awareness, compassionate curiosity, and identity exploration can complement traditional treatment approaches. This webinar offers an empowering framework that supports both clinicians and clients in moving beyond symptom management toward authentic transformation and lasting recovery.
About TJ Woodward
TJ Woodward is a bestselling author, inspirational speaker, recovery expert, and spiritual teacher dedicated to helping individuals awaken to their inherent wholeness and live from their authentic nature. As the creator of the Conscious Recovery Method, TJ has spent over three decades guiding people through deep personal transformation by integrating spiritual principles with practical psychological tools. He is the author of several influential books, including Conscious Recovery, Conscious Creation, and Conscious Being, which have helped countless individuals move beyond limiting beliefs, heal core emotional wounds, and rediscover inner freedom. TJ’s teachings emphasize self-inquiry, radical self-acceptance, and the recognition that transformation occurs when we shift from unconscious patterns to conscious awareness.
TJ was ordained as an Agape International Spiritual Center minister by Michael Beckwith and brings a spiritually grounded yet practical approach to healing and transformation. He is also featured on Wholehearted.org alongside renowned thought leaders including Dr. Gabor Maté and Marianne Williamson, who are shaping contemporary conversations around healing, consciousness, and personal growth. He is the co-founder of the Conscious Recovery Institute and a respected leader in the behavioral health and personal development fields. TJ has worked extensively with treatment centers, clinicians, and organizations worldwide, bringing a compassionate and innovative approach to addiction recovery, emotional healing, personal growth, and spiritual awakening.
TJ is the creator and host of the Unharmable talk show and also hosts multiple podcasts and live conversations, including Element Q and Beneath the Surface, where he engages thought leaders, therapists, and change-makers in meaningful dialogue about healing, authenticity, and living from the inside out. Through his writing, speaking, and facilitation, TJ continues to inspire individuals and communities to remember a profound truth: beneath every story and circumstance lies an unharmable essence that is whole, worthy, and complete. Visit TJ at: www.tjwoodward.com