As part of #SubstanceUsePreventionMonth, join Dr. John F. Kelly, Ph.D., ABPP — a leading researcher, clinician, and advocate in addiction recovery science — for an in-depth, practical training on Clinical Twelve-Step Facilitation (TSF) and Community 12-Step Participation.
This evidence-based workshop will explore how Twelve-Step facilitation can be integrated into clinical care as a structured, measurable, and highly effective approach for supporting individuals in long-term recovery. Participants will learn how TSF bridges clinical treatment and mutual aid participation, increasing engagement, connection, and sustained wellness after treatment.
Dr. Kelly will draw from decades of research and clinical practice to provide clear, actionable guidance for treatment professionals seeking to strengthen recovery-oriented systems of care.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
Understand the scientific foundation and outcomes evidence for Twelve-Step Facilitation (TSF) therapy.
Explore practical strategies for integrating TSF within treatment programming.
Identify methods for enhancing collaboration between clinical providers and community recovery resources.
Examine real-world applications of TSF across diverse treatment settings.
Attendance Options
🔹 In-Person: $35 | Limited seating — reserve early!
🔹 Online Webinar: Free and open to everyone
Continuing Education: Eligible for 3 Substance Abuse Specific (SAS) credits through the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board (NCASPPB).
Dr. Kelly is the Elizabeth R. Spallin Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is the Founder and Director of the Recovery Research Institute at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the Associate Director of the Center for Addiction Medicine at MGH, and the Founder and Director of the National Center on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery. He also serves as the Chief of the Division of Addiction Treatment and Prevention across the Mass General Brigham (MGB) Academic Medical Centers (AMC) Department of Psychiatry (AMC Psychiatry). Dr. Kelly is a former President of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Society of Addiction Psychology, the current President of the American Board of Addiction Psychology and a Fellow of the APA. He has served as a consultant to U.S. federal agencies and non-federal institutions, as well as foreign governments, the United Nations and the World Health Organization. Dr. Kelly has published over 250 peer-reviewed articles, chapters, and books in the field of addiction medicine, and was an author on the U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. He has also been honored with national and international lifetime achievement awards for his research. His work has focused on addiction treatment and the recovery process, mechanisms of behavior change, and reducing stigma and discrimination among individuals suffering from addiction.