Restoration and Recovery:
A Trauma-Informed, Faith-Based
Substance Abuse Education Program

Education Designed for Lasting Recovery

This psychoeducational program is designed for court-referred individuals seeking comprehensive substance abuse education, facilitated by a licensed behavioral health professional. Grounded in trauma science, cognitive behavioral principles, and biblical truth — with curriculum aligned with research-informed principles — the program addresses the root causes of substance use — trauma, emotional dysregulation, relational dysfunction, and accountability deficits — and equips participants with practical skills for long-term recovery. A certificate of completion is provided upon finishing the program.

GraceRoot Substance Use Workbook

The course workbook gives participants structured space to apply the lessons: triggers, trauma connections, emotional regulation, accountability, relapse prevention, recovery planning, support systems, and faith-integrated reflection.

What You Will Learn

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  Review major course concepts including trauma awareness, emotional regulation, and accountability
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  Identify personal recovery goals and develop a personalized recovery commitment plan
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  Demonstrate understanding of relapse prevention strategies and warning signs
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  Reflect on personal growth throughout the course and identify areas for continued development
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  Identify healthy coping skills and support strategies for ongoing recovery
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  Understand the importance of ongoing accountability in sustained recovery
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  Recognize the role of emotional regulation in reducing impulsive unhealthy behaviors
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  Identify supportive resources and community programs for continued recovery
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  Complete the final course assessment demonstrating comprehension of course material
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  Receive a Certificate of Completion available for referring-authority review

10 Modules · Evidence-Based · Self-Paced

Certificate of Completion

Upon completing all 10 modules and passing all module assessments at 70% or higher, participants receive a Certificate of Completion for the Restoration and Recovery: A Trauma-Informed Faith-Based Substance Abuse Education Program. The certificate may be submitted to the court as documentation of program completion.

Dr. Donetta Quinones, PhD, LPC, LMHC

Dr. Donetta Quinones

PhD · LPC · LMHC · Course Director

Dr. Quinones brings over 20 years of clinical experience spanning jail cells, rehab centers, private practice, and forensic settings. A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a PhD in Psychology, graduate training in forensic psychology, and certification as a Human Behavior Consultant, she is the author of trauma-informed curriculum integrating trauma science with evidence-based practice. She holds dual state licensure.