Aliya Academy
Aliya Academy
Welcome to Aliya Academy, Aliya Health Group’s free source for NAADAC continuing education credits in behavioral health care.


In partnership with the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC), we offer higher-level learning and credentialing in specific addiction treatment-related education. Our webinars and specialty online trainings are delivered by highly experienced and revered licensed, credentialed behavioral health professionals and cover topics such as:
- Substance use disorders
- New treatment modalities
- Clinical skills
- Trauma
- Co-occurring disorders
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment center management and administration
- Recovery homes
- The evolving addiction treatment landscape
- SUD-specific issues in LGBTQ+ communities
- SUD-specific issues for military/veterans
- SUD-specific issues for Native Americans
- Codependency and healthy boundaries
- Family counseling in SUD treatment
Our free webinars provide valuable learning experiences for:
- Substance use treatment providers
- Social workers
- Case managers
- Private practitioners
- Healthcare professionals
- Addiction treatment support staff
- Administrators in the behavioral health field
- Professionals whose work may intersect with substance use issues (ex. attorneys)
About Aliya Academy
Aliya Academy is the educational entity of Aliya Health Group, a distinguished nationwide network of behavioral health treatment centers. Our mission is to provide the latest education, innovations, best practices, and resources to behavioral health care professionals in the evolving field of substance use and mental health treatment. We strive to be your go-to source for higher-level learning and provide courses that not only enhance your knowledge and skills but that in turn help transform the individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use and mental health disorders.
Areas of study are carefully selected and vetted by esteemed and diverse clinical leadership who have their finger on the pulse of the latest trends, information, cutting-edge treatments, advocacy, and certification needs in the field. Courses are delivered by seasoned presenters who use active learning to keep you engaged with methods like problem-solving, case studies, and discussions. The process is simple with quick and easy online registration, check-in with the click of a button, and the ability to print certificates immediately at check-out.
Upcoming CEU Courses
Aliya Academy’s presenters are some of the best in the field. They are highly qualified doctoral and master’s level medical and behavioral professionals, certified addiction therapists, licensed clinical professional counselors, and top-level administrators who have years of experience in a range of treatment environments.
Enhance your knowledge and skills in behavioral health treatment and earn CEUs with these upcoming courses. If you’re interested in a topic you don’t see below, please contact us. We welcome ideas from our peers so that we can provide the most relevant education and resources for your needs.
Find the list of states and boards that accept NAADAC’s education for CEs here.
Educator: Justin Wolfe, LCPC, CADC, CRC, PCGC
Justin earned a master’s in counseling with a specialization in rehabilitation from Adler University. He is a certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC), certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC), and a problematic and compulsive gambling counselor (PCGC). Before joining Footprints to Recovery as the Director of Clinical Services, Justin served in several behavioral health roles, including manager of outpatient addiction services, clinical supervisor of addiction services, lead clinical therapist, and counselor for youth and family services organizations.
Course description: This course will define what forgiveness is and is not. It will cover barriers to forgiveness and the impact of unforgiveness. This training will also identify how to forgive and introduce willingness as a tool to support self-forgiveness.
Duration: one hour
Educator: Justin Van Elsberg
Justin earned a bachelors’ degrees in psychology and anthropology from Washington State University (WSU). In addition to several independent anthropological research projects, he spent several years working on a cross-cultural study of mindfulness under the mentorship of Dr. Julia Cassaniti. Justin facilitates addiction recovery groups, provides one-on-one biofeedback and meditation training, and teaches yoga classes at Royal Life Centers.
Course description: This training provides an overview of core concepts in trauma treatment and addresses the co-occurrence of substance use issues with bodily dysregulation and tendencies toward experiential avoidance that may follow adverse experiences. Elsberg will touch on a variety of evidence-supported approaches that help clients face challenging sensory experiences and thought content. He will experientially walk participants through the tools themselves and the variety of contexts for applying them.
Duration: one hour
Educator: Justin Wolfe, LCPC, CADC, CRC, PCGC
Justin earned a master’s in counseling with a specialization in rehabilitation from Adler University. He is a certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC), certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC), and a problematic and compulsive gambling counselor (PCGC). Before joining Footprints to Recovery as the Director of Clinical Services, Justin served in several behavioral health roles, including manager of outpatient addiction services, clinical supervisor of addiction services, lead clinical therapist, and counselor for youth and family services organizations.
Course description: Shame in the treatment of substance use disorders and mental health conditions is very common. Shame becomes the very state of being that one goes to great lengths to avoid, and by doing so, most often they end up reinforcing the very feelings that they wish to no longer experience. Shame is often talked about and not truly understood as it is difficult to fully comprehend an emotion that is not often talked about. This presentation will cover how to identify shame, understand what influences shame, and how to help support your client resolve shame through self-compassion.
Duration: one hour
Please reach out with any questions you have about Aliya Academy, topics, presenters, and registration at: edu@aliyahg.com.