May 29, 2018 Therapeutic Considerations of Psychopharmacology for Opiate Use Disorder Wednesday, June 13, 2018 @ 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Description: This presentation will prepare clinicians and administrators for implementing or improving their buprenorphine medication-assisted outpatient program. Clinicians will explore potential client profiles and learn how to identify appropriate buprenorphine patients. Due to the high rate of co-occurring mental health disorders with opiate use disorder, considerations for that population will be reviewed. Finally, participants will become aware of the value of effective collaboration between therapists and prescribers to create an effective person-centered plan. Presenter: Linda Shaffer, MA, EDS, LCAS Linda Shaffer, MA, EDS, LCAS, is a master’s level addictions specialist working in private practice in rural western North Carolina. Shaffer found her own sobriety in 1986 and has since worked in the communication industry, the financial industry, and the mental health arena. She founded a North Carolina licensed women's halfway house, worked with the criminal justice population, and is now in private practice. Shaffer presented this information at the NAADAC 2018 annual conference. Price: Education is FREE to all professionals Continuing Education Hour: 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. Picking up the Pieces for Wholeness and Recovery Wednesday, June 27, 2018 @ 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Description: It is one thing to have a problem and another to be a problem. Substance use disorder problems turn people into problems, and this identification and confusion provokes shame, denial, and relapse. Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidenced-based practice that gives counselors the perspective and tools for working creatively with the all the parts of the self to deactivate shame and empower hope and change. IFS makes counseling a joy. Presenters: Dana DeDolf, MA, LPC, CADC III, MAC Dana DeDolf, MA, LPC, CADC III, MAC, owns and operates a mindfulness-based outpatient alcohol/other drug treatment program in Astoria, Oregon. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Level II Internal Family Systems Therapist, Level II Voice Dialogue Therapist, and a Level II Certified Anger-Management Specialist. Interpersonal Neurobiology, Cognitive Behavioral Psychology, Jungian psychology, and Voice Dialogue training inform her work. She has worked in addiction and mental health treatment for 30 years. Price: Education is FREE to all professionals Continuing Education Hours: Earn a certificate of completion for 1.5 CE hours 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. NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 301, Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703.741.7686 / 800.548.0497 Send to Friend |

City of Angels wishes everyone a safe holiday weekend. We thank and honor all those who have served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. CCAR Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaching   CCAR Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaching Recovery coaching as a peer-to-peer recovery support services has grown exponentially over the past few years. Over 12,500 coaches have been trained using the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy alone. The issue of ethical considerations has been discussed in many circles yet formal training has been lacking. This two day training addresses this critical need. Using presentations, small group work, and role play many areas will be addressed including: defining the coaching service role and functions, coaching standards, issues of vulnerability, ethical decision making, performance enhancement and legal issues. Space is limited. Learning Objectives, Participants will: Understand what ethics are and why ethics are so important when performing Recovery Coach Services Learn how to stay in your lane as a recovery coach Understand the decision making process Develop guidelines for making ethical decisions Apply the new learning to your every day work as an RC Next Training:  Saturday, June 9, 2018 and Sunday, June 10, 2018 Times:  Saturday, 8:30am - 5:00pm and Sunday 8:30am - 5:00pm Location: First Baptist Church of Hightstown, 125 S Main St, Hightstown, NJ, 08620 Click Here for More Information and to Register   City of Angels Open House Please join City of Angels for our Open House "This is What Recovery Looks Like" on Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 11am - 4pm at the First Baptist Church of Hightstown, 125 S Main St, Hightstown, NJ. Join COA and our Partners as we team up to bring you an open house full of resources and information on battling this nationwide epidemic.  Come out to meet and greet founding member of The E Street Band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Vini "Maddog" Lopez and an American restaurateur, entrepreneur, actor, TV host, screenwriter, songwriter, and sports reporter who founded the cheesesteak franchise, Tony Luke. Free autographed 5X7 photo for the first 100 visitors. We will have treatment centers, Prevention resources, Artist James Hickey, Artist & Photographer Mark Fenton, free Narcan training's, free hot dogs, featured speakers and so much more! Don't miss this event as you can learn more on what City of Angels does as an organization and how YOU can help!     Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid What is Mental Health First Aid? Mental Health First Aid gives people the skills to help someone who is developing  a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it does build mental health literacy, helping the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness. Just as CPR training helps a person with no clinical training assist an individual following a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid training helps a person assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis, to help support an individual until appropriate professional help arrives. Mental Health First Aiders learn a single 5-step strategy that includes assessing risk, respectfully listening to and supporting the individual in crisis, and identifying appropriate professional help and other supports. Participants are also introduced to risk factors and warning signs for mental health or substance use problems, engage in experiential activities that build understanding of the impact of illness on individuals and families, and learn about evidence-supported treatment and self-help strategies. EVENING CLASS - 10 HOURS  Module 1 - Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm Module 2 - Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm  Click Here for More Information and to Register City of Angels Recovery Radio  City of Angels Recovery Radio Let's Talk About Recovery! Look out as COA Recovery Radio will be welcoming back Stop Feeding the Predators, an Ohio-based non-profit dedicated to helping victims of childhood sexual assault find healing from past traumas. In this show, Lynn tackles some of the toughest aspects of childhood sexual abuse with candor, empathy and respect.  Contact SFTP with questions, show topic ideas or for resources in your area at 614-403-4545. We are also welcoming two new shows to the COA Radio family, Key of Awesome with Jim Gaven "Armed with the goal of helping others, Jim Gaven's mission is to write songs that make you think of a good time in your life, make you feel good about yourself, and most of all, put a smile on your face. The upbeat singer/songwriter from Hamilton, NJ wants to make a positive difference in the world and truly believes that music has the ability to do that.   Chronicles of Hope with Emily Gray.  Chronicles of Hope highlights the accomplishments and incredible comeback stories of people living in Recovery. So stay tuned for more info on these two shows as they begin soon. With hundreds of inspiring episodes, COA Recovery Radio offers the largest selection of Recovery On-Demand episodes on the web. Shows talk about personal stories of recovery, family recovery, staying well in recovery, getting beyond self injury, and much more! Visit the Rock on Radio Show Page Visit the Families & Recovery Show Page Visit the Health & Wellness Show Page Visit the Share Your Scars Show Page Click Here to visit COA Radio  Get Help Now   City of Angels NJ, Inc. offers many services for people with addictions. If you are actively using drugs and/or alcohol Click Here to Get Help Now Stay in Touch!

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