Recovery Connections Network

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

November 2, 2017

Neurocounseling: Bridging the Recovery Gap

Wednesday, November 8, 2017 @ 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT)

Description: Neurocounseling is a relatively new approach in addiction treatment that has been shown to be effective for a variety of addiction-related issues including recovery management and relapse prevention. Neurocounseling is based on the fact that behavioral and psychological symptoms have underlying neurological foundations. This webinar will cover the basics of neurocounseling and highlight two interventions that addiction counselors can use in their practice.

Presenter: Christine Chasek, Ph.D., LIMHP, LADC, MAC, LPC

Christine Chasek, Ph.D., LIMHP, LADC, MAC, LPC, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska Kearney Counseling and School Psychology, Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate Program Coordinator, and Director of the Behavioral Healthcare Center of Nebraska-Kearney. Chasek is a practicing mental health and addiction counselor and serves as Chairman of the Nebraska Alcohol and Drug Licensing Board and the Institutional Review Board at UNK. Her research interests include addiction counseling, counselor preparation, and clinical outcomes.

Price: Education is FREE to all professionals

Continuing Education Credit: Earn a certificate of completion for 1 CE credit by passing an online CE quiz upon completion of the webinar. FREE for NAADAC members (Join now!). $15 for Non-members.

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Electronic Screen Addiction: Don’t Take My Ice Cream

Wednesday, November 15, 2017 @ 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT)

Description: This presentation focuses on the correlation between impulsive and prolonged use of electronic screens and potential for developing substance addiction. Participants will explore the link between prolonged screen use, impulse control, family relationships, and risk of mental health/addiction development in children and teens. Treatment ideas will be practiced using application scenarios.

Presenter: Christine Migliara, LFMT, MAC, CAP, CASAC, and Elizabeth Donnellan, MEd, ABD, FT

Christine Migliara, LFMT, MAC, CAP, CASAC, earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Doctorate in Psychology from Capella University. Working in the mental health field over the past 10 years, her practice expanded to include working in inpatient and out-patient addiction facilities, not-for-profit organizations, private practice, and head of the psychology department in higher education.

Elizabeth Donnellan, MEd, ABD, FT, has been teaching at Kaplan University for over 13 years in the psychology department. Donnellan has published textbooks and articles as well as presented at international, national, and state research conferences. She is an active presenter for NAADAC CEU series, consultant in addiction program administration, and professor of addictions science for Kaplan University.

Price: Education is FREE to all professionals

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Developmental Recovery – A Habilitation Model of Care

Wednesday, November 29, 2017 @ 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT)

Description: Habilitation clients are creating a framework for recovery for the first time. Many deficits in the areas of knowledge, critical thinking, values, and emotional literacy are present. This session focuses on aspects unique to this particular client and strategies to facilitate emotional growth in recovering.

Presenter: Robert Neri, LMHC, CAP

Robert Neri, LMHC, CAP, is the WestCare Senior Vice-President, Chief Program/Service Officer and has more than 40 years of experience working in the behavioral healthcare field and has been responsible for designing, overseeing, and maintaining the clinical operations of non-profit substance use disorder treatment providers. He has published several journals and research articles relating to that experience.

Price: Education is FREE to all professionals

Questions or comments about NAADAC Education? Take a look at our Webinar FAQs or email NAADAC.