Recovery Connections Network : October Webinars: PTSD, Attachment Disorder, Medical Marijuana Use, Cannabis Panacea, and Advocacy

Thursday, October 1, 2020

October Webinars: PTSD, Attachment Disorder, Medical Marijuana Use, Cannabis Panacea, and Advocacy

September 29, 2020

NAADAC Free Webinars in October

Cognitive Restructuring for PTSD: Non-Exposure Treatment for Trauma

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 @ 3:00-4:30pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT)

Description: This webinar will introduce practitioners to the Cognitive Restructuring (CR) for PTSD model and make the case for why this non-exposure-based PTSD treatment is well-suited for individuals with co-occurring PTSD and SUD. Practical skills of breathing retraining and the five steps of CR will be reviewed, with a specific emphasis on using these tools with individuals with co-occurring disorders.

Presenters: Suzy Langevin, LICSW, LADC I, and Andrea Wolloff, MA, LMHC

Suzy Langevin, LICSW, LADC I, is the Director of Dual Diagnosis Services at Open Sky Community Services and oversees the provision of integrated services for mental health and substance use disorders, including harm reduction, stage-wise treatment, SBIRT, Motivational Interviewing and Peer Recovery Coaching. She has presented nationally on the implementation of integrated treatment. Langevin is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). In 2016, she oversaw the development and opening of the outpatient division of Open Sky.

Andrea Wolloff, MA, LMHC, is the Director of Evidence Based Practices at Open Sky Community Services. Wolloff oversees the Cognitive Restructuring for PTSD team, training and supervising clinicians, including assessing fidelity. She has additional intensive training in prolonged exposure and Trauma Focused CBT. As a trainer and consultant, Wolloff supports implementation of CBT for depression, anxiety, and psychosis, DBT, and Recovery Oriented CBT for Schizophrenia (CT-R).

Price: Education is FREE to all professionals.

Continuing Education Hours: Earn a certificate of completion for 1.5 CEs by passing an online CE quiz upon completion of the webinar. FREE for NAADAC members (Join now!). $20 for Non-members.

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

Dying to Connect: Addiction as an Attachment Disorder

Friday, October 16, 2020 @ 12:00-1:30pm ET (11 CT/10 MT/9 PT)

Description: Addictions counseling has changed drastically over the years as the field has widened to include a merging of theoretical concepts. As the addictions field makes room for a greater, deeper understanding of addiction, developments in the field have changed the way we treat both chemical and behavioral addictions. This workshop will help addictions counselors better understand attachment styles and the significance of an individual’s attachment style when treating addictive disorders. Information will be presented about the dangers of isolation in treatment and how to help clients create the connecting opportunities necessary to heal attachment deficits and begin to live the fulfilling lives they long for.

Presenter: Ellen E. Elliott, LCAS, LPC, CSAT, PhD Candidate

Ellen E. Elliott, LCAS, LPC, CSAT, PhD Candidate, is a psychotherapist and director of Four Directions Counseling & Recovery Center. She is licensed in North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, a professional counselor and clinical supervisor, and is nationally certified as a sex addiction therapist. Elliott provides counseling in various areas including addictions, sexual issues, trauma, childhood abuse, intimacy and attachment, and relationships with a goal to assist people in addressing past trauma & creating the lives and connections they long for.

The Addiction Professional’s Guide to Addressing Medical Marijuana Use - Part 1

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 @ 3:00-5:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT)

Description: In the United States, medical marijuana is now broadly or partially legalized in 34 states, though it remains illegal under federal law. Variation in state and local laws, contradictory research about medical marijuana, and inconsistent administrative policies and procedures can create confusion for addictions professionals. Additionally, addictions professionals are often well aware of the dangers and drawbacks of potentially addictive substances such as marijuana and are accustomed to clients feigning or exaggerating symptoms in pursuit of addictive medication, yet we also sometimes work with clients suffering from debilitating biomedical conditions who might benefit from medical marijuana. This training was designed to provide addiction professionals with a foundation of relevant knowledge about medical marijuana (Part 1) and a clinical decision tree for choosing a sensible and appropriate course of action when working with clients presenting with medical marijuana cards (Part 2).

Presenter: Aaron Norton, LMHC, LMFT, MCAP, CRC, ICADC, SAP

Aaron Norton, LMHC, LMFT, MCAP, CRC, ICADC, SAP, serves as Executive Director of the National Board of Forensic Evaluators, Adjunct Instructor at the University of South Florida, Southern Regional Director for the American Mental Health Counselors Association, and President-Elect and Chair of Education for the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association. An experienced clinician, presenter, and clinical supervisor, he was awarded Mental Health Counselor of the Year by the American Mental Health Counselors Association.

Price: Education is FREE to all professionals.

Continuing Education Hours: Earn a certificate of completion for 2 CEs by passing an online CE quiz upon completion of the webinar. FREE for NAADAC members (Join now!). $25 for Non-members.

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

The Addiction Professional's Guide to Addressing Medical Marijuana Use - Part 2

Thursday, October 22, 2020 @ 3:00-5:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT)

Description: In the United States, medical marijuana is now broadly or partially legalized in 34 states, though it remains illegal under federal law. Variation in state and local laws, contradictory research about medical marijuana, and inconsistent administrative policies and procedures can create confusion for addictions professionals. Additionally, addictions professionals are often well aware of the dangers and drawbacks of potentially addictive substances such as marijuana and are accustomed to clients feigning or exaggerating symptoms in pursuit of addictive medication, yet we also sometimes work with clients suffering from debilitating biomedical conditions who might benefit from medical marijuana. This training was designed to aid addictions professionals in applying basic knowledge about medical marijuana (as presented in Part 1) in clinical practice. Attendees will be introduced to a decision matrix for working with clients presenting with medical marijuana, and they will have the opportunity to practice with real case scenarios.

Presenter: Aaron Norton, LMHC, LMFT, MCAP, CRC, ICADC, SAP

Unintended Consequences of the Cannabis Panacea: What Addiction Specialists Need to Know

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 @ 3:00-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT)

Description: Hailed as safe, natural and a potential cure-all by the public, both medical and recreational cannabis is quickly becoming legal and mainstream across the country. While it has the potential to help fill state coffers, there are many unintended consequences that will mean big challenges for addiction specialists. This webinar will provide an overview of issues related to cannabis legalization, including: federal limitations on research, variations in potency and routes of administration, adverse impacts on vulnerable populations, current evidence for treating opioid addiction and public safety risks such as driving under the influence. The session will conclude with tips and resources for addressing this issue with patients and their families.

Presenter: Susan Bradshaw, MD, MPH, TTS

Susan Bradshaw, MD, MPH, TTS, is a tobacco treatment specialist who has worked in the fields of addiction, prevention and public health for two decades. Bradshaw began her career as a researcher working on a clinical trial which led to FDA approval of a Zyban as a cessation aid. For the past 15 years, she has educated healthcare professionals, students and community members on a variety of topics, including flavored tobacco products and clinical interventions as a physician specialist in the Department of Public Health of Los Angeles County.

Price: Education is FREE to all professionals.

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

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

Advocacy Series, Session V: Bringing it Home – Grassroots Advocacy

Friday, October 30, 2020 @ 12:00-1:30pm ET (11 CT/10 MT/9 PT)

Description: As addiction professionals, it is in our best interest to influence emerging policy, both in Washington, DC, and in our states. While much attention is being paid to the national conversation, most of what influences our day to day operation occurs at the state level. Sam Rayburn, a former U.S. Representative, once said, “All politics are local.” In this presentation, we will discuss building relationships with state officials, discuss how to have your voice heard, and share ideas on connecting locally with your elected federal officials to influence current legislation and bring the local picture into focus.

Presenters: Sherri Layton, LCDC, CCS, and Michael Kemp, NCAC I, ICS, CSAC, CSW

Sherri Layton, LCDC, CCS, has 43 years of experience in the treatment profession. Layton has been with La Hacienda Treatment Center since 1992. She manages outpatient care, continuing care services, and coordinates La Hacienda’s advocacy efforts in Texas and nationally. Currently, she co-chairs NAADAC’s Public Policy Committee and is the current President of TAAP, NAADAC’s Texas affiliate.

Michael Kemp, NCAC I, ICS, CSAC, CSW, has worked in the addiction treatment profession for 35 years and has provided clinical supervision to addiction programs and counselors in all levels of care for over 20 years. He was adjunct faculty in the Fox Valley Technical College Addiction Studies Program for 15+ years and has served on various addiction treatment and services boards in Wisconsin since 1998. Kemp has served as Co-Chair of NAADAC’s Public Policy Committee for the past 7 years and is currently an NCC AP Commissioner.

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