* * * THERE IS NO PARTIAL CREDIT * * *
You MUST attend sessions in their entirety. Certificates will be emailed AFTER Mid-March.
Please Note: Based on the needs of our students and faculty, we are offering MAIN TRACK A and E to Virtual Students. In-Person Students will be able to select from the full Track catalog.
Presenter: Geri Miller, PhD., LP, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS
Credit Hours: 11
Description: This introductory course is an overview of SUD which will explore a wide range of topics including…
— Self-care
— Why individuals use substances
— Development of substance abuse issues
— The progressive nature of substance use disorders
— Diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders
— Treatment options and strategies
— Co-occurring Disorders
— Special Populations
— Current issues in substance abuse treatment
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*Main Track A is available to Virtual Students.
Presenter: Darryl S. Inaba, PharmD. CATC-V, CADC III
Credit Hours: 11
Description: New abusable Phytochemicals and synthetic “designer” molecules, continued proliferation of diverted prescription and OTC medications, along with sporadic resurgence of past drug trends in new guises or methods of administration create significant challenges to recognition and treatment of their addiction pathology and/or the mental/physical health problems they create. “Spice, Bath Salts, Benzo Fury, Flakka, Kratom, Salvia, Pinky” and many other substances have recently exploded within the drug abusing subculture. Regardless of their molecular classification, all new psychoactive substances can be practically viewed as being either a CNS stimulants, depressants, or psychedelics – I.e. – Uppers, Downers, All Arounders. This presentation will review the abuse of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) as well as the resurgence of PCP, Fentanyl analogs, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and psychedelics to update what is known about their effects and developments in the management of their abuse/addiction complications. “Designer Drug” created to circumvent legal, detection and intervention processes will be explained. Contrarily, a renaissance of interest in the legitimate use of many psychedelic substances for emotional and even addiction treatment under FDA “breakthrough designation” will be touched upon. How adolescent brains are especially vulnerable to negative effects of drug abuse will also be examined.
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(Sponsored by: Dominion Diagnostics)
Presenter: Tab Ballis, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Credit Hours: 11
Description: “I lead because I follow” was the deceptively powerful distillation of theory and practice that drew generations of clinicians to learn from the “Southern Gentleman” of family therapy, John T. Edwards, PhD. Moving the addictions treatment field toward a fuller integration of family systems during his prolific career, John was especially beloved for his ability to render complex human interactions accessible to a wide range of human service professionals. This training will employ practical skill-building, discussion, small group exercise, and archival video footage, to advance the body of work of this innovative pioneer in the art of engaging families. Participants are encouraged to use this training as an opportunity for ongoing immersion in family systems theory, advancing the mission of the John T. Edwards Foundation (johntedwardsfoundation.org).
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(Sponsored by: The John T. Edwards Foundation)
Presenter: James E. Campbell, LPC, LAC, MAC, CACII
Credit Hours: 11 | (Limited to 28 Attendees)
Description: It has often been said that actions speak louder than words. It is also true that actions have the ability to change what words alone cannot. This session is an exploration of kinesthetic and experiential techniques designed to engage those we serve more effectively and to have greater clinical impact than traditional modalities alone can afford.
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(Sponsored by: Southeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center)
Presenter: Beth Young, DSW, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Credit Hours: 11
Description: This session will present participants with the principles, models, and methods of a clinical supervisor including how to integrate these in both virtual and in person settings. It will explore the rights and responsibilities of both the supervisor and the supervisee in this working relationship. Additionally, the training will engage participants in solution focused thinking around challenges that occur in the provision of supervision. Throughout the session, participants will engage in activities, discussions and explorations of the roles of empathy, self-awareness, multicultural awareness, and self-care.
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*Session available to Virtual Students.
Presenter: Kelly Graves, PhD
Credit Hours: 11
Description: Family violence is likely one of the most common, and yet challenging, issues that service providers encounter. Mental health and substance abuse issues highly co-occur with trauma-related experiences and interpersonal violence histories. Regardless of the setting in which they work, service providers must have a working knowledge of the foundations of trauma and interpersonal violence and tools to effectively assess and treat individuals. Additionally, competency in differential diagnosis, evidence-based models of treatment, and applying treatment in a trauma-informed, culturally-competent framework is needed. This track provides information and tools to understand, assess, and treat problems related to family violence and the overlap between violence and substance use from a trauma-informed perspective.
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(Sponsored by: Southeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center – SEATTC)
Presenters: Carlton Hall, MA, Tracey Johnson, MSW, and William Geary, PhD
Credit Hours: 11
Description: This prevention track is designed for anti-drug coalition leaders, community leaders, drug prevention personnel, treatment and recovery professionals, education professionals, or those who want to launch a community anti-drug coalition in their environment. This training will feature both didactic instruction and small group exercises.
Topics will focus on two of the priority areas of the Southeast Prevention Technology Transfer Center (Southeast PTTC) by crystalizing foundational prevention concepts infusing equity for the prevention workforce and building capacity of prevention efforts in diverse underserved communities, including learning effective engagement strategies for African American communities. Discussions will also cover important concepts like self-care for prevention professionals.
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(Sponsored by: Southeast Prevention Technology Transfer Center)