CRAFT Professional Training

Study Funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

If you work in a counselor-related profession and are passionate about helping people impacted by substance use disorders (SUD), you may be eligible to participate in our study and receive CRAFT Training at no cost to you.


Training Start Date: November 4th, 2024
To enroll you must complete all 6 steps
prior to the training start date.

Dr. Robert Meyers and Jane Macky CRAFT training.

CRAFT Professional Training

Study Funded by the
National Institute on Drug Abuse.

If you work in a counselor-related profession and are passionate about helping people impacted by substance use disorders (SUD), you may be eligible to participate in our study and receive CRAFT Training at no cost to you.

Training Start Date: 
November 4, 2024
To enroll you must complete all 6 steps
prior to the training start date

Dr. Robert Meyers and Jane Macky CRAFT training.
Learn CRAFT Today

Purpose of this study

This study is designed to find the optimal way for professionals to learn Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) online. CRAFT is an evidence-based practice clinically proven most effective at supporting and developing impactful skills for the 46% of Americans whose loved is currently struggling with an SUD.

Benefits of our online research study

This study is designed to find the optimal way for professionals to learn the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) protocol online.

By participating in this completely online training you will:

  • Improve your skill-set to help people impacted by substance use disorders, at no cost to you
  • Learn a leading evidence-based practice proven to leverage family motivation to help a loved one receive/engage in life-saving treatment for an SUD
  • Receive online training from Dr. Robert J. Meyers the creator of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT)
  • Receive compensation for completion of three confidential online surveys and assessment tasks
  • Receive CE's if eligible (NASW and NAADAC)

How does CRAFT help?

46% of Americans currently have a loved one who is struggling with an Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
CRAFT is a leading evidence-based practice, clinically proven most effective at helping family members develop skills to support a loved one struggling with an SUD.

By learning the CRAFT protocol, you will be able to help your clients use skills to achieve these transformative goals:
1. Improve their own wellbeing and functioning
2. Increase connection in a relationship impacted by addiction
3. Influence a decrease in their loved one’s substance use
4. Increase their loved one's willingness to engage in treatment
A screenshot of CRAFT training featuring Dr Robert Meyers and We The Village
CRAFT is:
  1. Short term
  2. Long lasting
  3. Proven effective
  4. Statistically reliable

Who is eligible to participate?

You may qualify for this study if you:

Work in a counselor related profession
Have not been trained in CRAFT
Have access to a smartphone or computer
Are able to participate online over 12 weeks
Are 19 years or older

Online study activities may include:

Completing confidential surveys
Reviewing online training materials
Attending CRAFT training sessions with expert trainers
Practicing CRAFT counseling skills with clients and audio recording client sessions
FIND OUT IF I'M ELIGIBLE

You may qualify for this study if you:

Work in a counselor related profession
Have not been trained in CRAFT
Have access to a smartphone or computer
Are able to participate online over 12 weeks
Are 19 years or older

Online study activities may include:

Completing confidential surveys
Reviewing online training materials
Attending CRAFT training sessions with expert trainers
Practicing CRAFT counseling skills with clients and audio recording client sessions

What to expect?

Learn CRAFT in the only online training featuring Dr. Meyers, creator of CRAFT as he takes you through his curriculum covering the complete overview of the CRAFT protocol. You will have access to the full suite of client worksheets with examples to help you easily conduct client sessions.

Time Commitment
6-9 hours of online training over 12 weeks
Study Duration
Total study duration is 6-7 months
Training Program
Random study assignment into one of three groups, some study participants will be able to pursue certification in CRAFT during the study
Compensation
Total compensation up to $150

How do I sign up?

There are six steps in the study enrollment process.
We encourage you to complete the first four steps in one sitting which will take approximately 25 minutes.
Step 1. Your Eligibility
Complete a 14 question survey to determine your eligibility for this study.
Completion time: 5 minutes  
Step 2. Your Consent
Review and sign the consent form outlining the study procedure and research conditions, expectations of study participants, and potential risks and benefits of participating.
Completion time: 15 minutes
Step 3. A Quick Quiz
Complete a seven-question quiz to ensure you understand the basic requirements of study participation.
Completion Time- Under 5 minutes
Step 4. Your Contact Info
Provide your contact information to the research team. 
Completion time: 1 minute
Step 5. The First Survey
Complete your first program survey which includes general demographic and background information, knowledge of CRAFT, and training expectations.
Completion time- 20-25 minutes
Step 6. The First Mock Counseling Session
Conduct your first mock counseling session via Zoom with a “client” portrayed by an actor.
Completion time- 45-50 minutes
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
If you have any questions about any steps in this process reach out to us.
Email: [email protected]
Text or call:
413-438-4673
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
If you have any questions about any steps in this process, please contact a research team member to discuss:
Contact: [email protected]
123-455-7890

A screenshot of CRAFT training featuring Dr Robert Meyers and We The Village
CRAFT is:
  1. Short term
  2. Long lasting
  3. Proven effective
  4. Statistically reliable

Our Training Programs

Dr. Meyers has exclusively partnered with We The Village to bring his CRAFT Training online.

Self-Guided Online

Asynchronous learning with self-paced micro-learning modules is easy to complete and apply. Trainees receive the complete introduction to CRAFT, with step-by-step guides to confidently begin using protocols in client sessions, right away.

How It Works >>>

Trainer-Led Online

Trainees receive the perfect balance of continued access to all online training materials coupled with dedicated live group sessions with an expert trainer to discuss and practice CRAFT.

How It Works >>>

CRAFT Certification

Pursue CRAFT certification using the exact process designed by Dr. Meyers, and join an elite group
of professionals ensuring high fidelity CRAFT services and increased rates of positive client outcomes.

How It Works >>>

Our Training Team

Learn directly from Dr. R.J. Meyers, the creator of CRAFT, and depending on your desired practice approach, get access to the world-leading expert trainers in CRAFT.

Michelle Kuecker

Trainer

Courtney Hupp

Trainer

Angie Scott We The Village profile picture

Angie Scott

Facilitator

Dr. Robert Meyers

Chief Training Officer

Dr. Kimberley Kirby

Chief Research Officer

Jane Macky

CEO, Supervisor

reviews

Interested in upskilling?


Do you you work as a counselor or in a counselor related profession?

Leesa Starrett

LPC, Texas
Completed Self-Guided Program

"All content and delivery of the materials and concepts were provided and performed with the highest professionalism. I noticed large improvements in my knowledge of CRAFT, and the handouts were of great benefit, contributing to my increased abilities and competence as a counselor utilizing CRAFT in my work with concerned others who are supporting those living with addictions."

Alva E. Ward

APCC, California
Completed Self-Guided Program


Do you work with people impacted by addiction?

Dr. Joshua Tal

Clinical Psychologist, New York
Completed Trainer-Led Program
Completed Certification Program

"As a nurse working with opioid use disorder, I interact with families every day. We are considered on the front lines of the opiate epidemic, but it is really families who are the frontline defense. I completed the Self-Guided CRAFT training program and found the training I received to provide great value. In addition to pursuing further learning with We The Village myself, I intend to also pursue purchasing their digital training for three additional members of my nursing team who I work with so that they also gain the skills to support families, and ultimately patient recovery from opioid use disorder."

Addy Adwel

Assistant Nurse Manager, Washington
Completed Self-Guided Program

Would you like to learn the leading evidence-based practice that works with people concerned about a loved one's substance use?

Nancy Swanson

LMFT, California
Completed Trainer-Led Program
Completed Certification Program

"As a student that plans on entering the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counseling space within the next few years, this training was incredibly helpful for me. Since completing this training, I have begun an externship with an outpatient substance use clinic in Manhattan, and have been able to apply the CRAFT skills I learned with my clients there. Not only that, but taking this course definitely boosted my confidence in a therapeutic setting."

Alma Erickson

BS & MPsych (in progress), New York
Completed Trainer-Led Program

We are here to provide free expert training for you!

Click to learn more about the study and complete our quick survey
to find out if you are eligible.

FIND OUT IF I'M ELIGIBLE
CRAFT Professional Training Study

Frequently asked questions

What will I learn from the online training?
Why learn CRAFT?
How can I get certified in CRAFT?
What does the mock session entail?
Will I get feedback on the mock sessions?
Will participating in this study count towards continuing education?
Will I have to submit recordings of client sessions?
Can I sign up and only agree to participate in a condition that does not have audio-recording?
What kind of client would be a good fit for CRAFT sessions?
What if I can’t find any clients who are a good fit for CRAFT sessions?
I am not sure if I can sign up for this study, or whether my boss needs to know about my participation in the study and its requirements?