CRMGTPV X212 - Understanding Reward Neurobiology and Maladaptive Regulation
This training explores the human drive toward seeking reward and regulation. The training will build on basic neurobiology to understand how substance misuse can be linked to a person's drive to regulate. Participants will explore how relational poverty increases the risk of individuals seeking maladaptive regulation and tools to buffer regulatory need. This training will include case examples, multimedia video and audience participation to enhance learning.
Delivery Options
This training is constructed as a non-interactive, video-based asynchronous distance learning training.
Time to Completion
Total Asynchronous Time is approximately 3 hours.
Training Completion Requirements
- Participants must submit a pre-training survey, complete all coursework requirements, and pass the training post-test with a score of at least 80%. Unlimited attempts are allowed.
- The post-training evaluation survey will be immediately available once the required coursework and post-test are finished, and the evaluation must be completed to receive CE credit.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- Computer, laptop, or tablet capable of accessing online course materials
- Ability to stream video and interactive content
- Recommended browsers: Google Chrome or Firefox
Additional Technology Information
This course uses H5P to provide interactive course content to learners in the form of interactive videos, interactive presentations, and more. If you require assistance in or experience difficulties completing assignments that use H5P, please contact the COM Digital Accessibility Coordinator at DigitalAccessibility@osumc.edu. Accommodation and assistance will be arranged for you as appropriate free from penalty.
What You’ll Learn
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Describe the association between regulation and relationships.
- Describe how relational poverty increases maladaptive reward seeking.
- Outline interventions that consider individual regulatory needs, relational supports, and neurobiologically respectful interactions.
What You’ll Earn
- This training is approved for 3 CE clock hours for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists in the state of Ohio, as well as substance use counselors in domain C1 - Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Knowledge.
- Social workers completing this training will receive 3 clinical continuing education clock hours under ACE.
Additional Information
Development Date: September 2026
Target Audience: 988 crisis call line staff and other human services professionals
Content Level: Intermediate
Training Outline
- Understanding Reward Systems
- Maladaptive Regulation
- Case Examples
Instructor
Kristina Knight, MSW, LISW-S
Kristina Knight, MSW, LISW-S, is the trauma-informed care administrator at The Buckeye Ranch. She earned her MSW from The Ohio State University. She is a phase II certified clinician in the Neurosequential Model (childtrauma.org) and works across the organization, training team members and supervisors while participating in program development and integrating trauma-informed principles across the agency. Knight works with the professional development team supporting the implementation of employee development strategic initiatives. Knight has an extensive background in child welfare, with specialized expertise in working with transition-aged youth. She also works in private practice as a trainer in mental health didactics for companies and organizations, including several police departments, the state of Ohio, CPD, Spectrum and Adena Health. “Farm-Stress” certified by The Ohio State University, she is also trained in Stress First Aid and Mental Health First Aid and sits on the OSU College of Social Work Alumni Board. Knight is a member of The Ohio State University’s Stakeholder Advisory Council for the Adolescent Health and Resiliency Project and continues to act in a consulting capacity for high acuity cases involving transition age youth.
Rachel Thomas, MS
Taskforce Officer on the RREACT Team
Rachel Thomas, MS, is in her 12th year with the Columbus Division of Police and serves as a taskforce officer on the RREACT Team. Prior to working on the taskforce, she worked on the Mobile Crisis Response Unit implementation pilot and patrol. Thomas is a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) coordinator and assists in the training of CIT students. She is also a certified Forensic Experiential Trauma Interviewer. Prior to her career in law enforcement, she worked in child welfare in Franklin County in both direct mental healthcare and case management roles. Thomas received her BA in psychology at The Ohio State University and an MS in communications and marketing at Franklin University.
Continuing Education Approvals
The Ohio State University College of Social Work, (Provider: 1628), is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The Ohio State College of Social Work maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 4/30/25-4/30/28. Social workers completing this course receive 3 clinical continuing education credits.
The Ohio State University College of Social Work provides approvals for continuing education for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists that are accepted by the state of Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board.
The Ohio State University College of Social Work has been approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals (CDP) Board as a provider of Continuing Education, approval number: 50-24068.
Certificates & CE Reporting
CE certificates will be available for download in your learner portal within 1 business day after submitting the evaluation survey.
Hours for those with Ohio licenses that are submitted with the evaluation survey will be reported to CE Broker every 14 days (twice per month).
⚠️ Note: You may only complete this training once for CE credit. You may revisit the content, but only one certificate will be issued and credit will only be reported to CE Broker one time.
Cancellations, Refunds, Grievances, Accessibility Requests & Learning
Please visit the Policies section of our website for more information on our processes for cancellations, refunds, grievances, training completions & certificates, participant conduct, and accessibility requests and learning accommodations.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you require an accommodation to participate in this training, please contact CSW Accessibility as early as possible and in advance of the training start date by email at csw-accessibility@osu.edu or call 614-688-1657. Requests received at least 14-days prior to the date you plan to begin a training will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the College will make every effort to meet requests that we receive regardless of lead time.
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or training records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
If you have any questions, concerns or feedback about the training content or delivery format, please contact the 988 training team at 988trainings@osu.edu. For questions related to the training content, our office will facilitate communication with the training instructor on your behalf and connect you, if applicable. Presenter contact information will be provided within the training for questions, feedback, or comments.
Email: 988trainings@osu.edu
Website: csw.osu.edu/continuing-education/988-lifeline-series