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You MUST attend sessions in their entirety. Certificates will be emailed AFTER Mid-March.
Presenter: Kathy FitzJefferies, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Credit Hours: 11 | Level: All
Description: Utilizing the framework of Cultural Humility and parallels with SUD recovery process, this interactive workshop offers a deep dive into the dynamics and impact of White Privilege. We will explore how White Unearned Privilege negatively influences interactions with colleagues and clients who are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). We will explore how this unearned privilege can fuel systemic racism within the structures of treatment facilities. We will learn strategies to: move beyond the denial, acknowledge ways unearned privilege causes harm, and commit to actions that advocate for racial equity for those impacted by Substance Use Disorder. Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Presenter: Barbara Melton, M.Ed., LPC/S, LAC/S, NCC, MAC, CS
Credit Hours: 11
Description: In this workshop, we will discuss challenges and concerns that addictions counselor face or may face – registrants are encouraged to submit situations they would like to discuss. Given the advent of artificial intelligence and the use of social media and various technologies, we will discuss their impact of on the counseling field as well. Throughout the series, we will also visit ethical dilemmas and crisis management.
Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
TRACK | Challenges & Concerns Addictions Counselors Face – We will discuss legal and ethical issues regarding confidentiality, mandated reporting issues, safety concerns, ethical nightmares/”tricky situations”, competency issues and more.
TRACK 2 | Description: Ethics, Social Media & Technology – Mental Health technology has the capacity to greatly improve the lives of our clients, but also can raise ethical concerns, including privacy, data security, and complacency or dependence on using devices rather than appear in person for services. Some services using AI technology can be used as a substitute for human interaction and empathy. We will discuss limitations of technology and how to use it as a tool to enhance rather than replace human connection and support. Telemental health will be spotlighted and tools to help clients adversely affected by social media will also be shared.
TRACK 3 | Preparing Supervisees for Angry Clients & Crisis Situations – We will discuss ways to handle rising anger in session, techniques to share with clients on anger management, crisis management, and more.
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Presenter: Patricia (Tricia) Parrow, M.A.
Credit Hours: 11 | Level: Intermediate
Sponsored By: Southeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center
Description: The majority of adolescents will engage in some form of substance use prior to completing high school. Tricia will address the extent of adolescent substance use and delinquency in a brief overview before exploring risk factors for both substance use and delinquency. The intersections of trauma and adolescent substance abuse and delinquency will be explored as well as the importance of trauma-informed care. There will be a focus on substance use and delinquency prevention strategies for agencies and communities, as well as treatment methods most effective for working with the adolescent population.
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(Sponsored by: Southeast Addiction Technology Transfer Center)
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Presenter: Ellen E Elliott, PhD, LCAS, LCMHC, CCS, CSAT
Credit Hours: 11 | Level: Intermediate
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 the addictive phenomenon, continued education changes 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.
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Presenter: Laurie Conaty, MSW, LCSW, LCAS – Certified MINT Trainer
Credit Hours: 11 | Level: All
Description: This training takes learners beyond asking open questions, using decisional balance techniques, being ‘just’ nice and respectful and accepting of ambivalence! While these skills and embracing the Spirit of MI are requisite for practicing MI with fidelity, this training focuses on the ability to identify and very strategically and intentionally use other MI skills that produce change talk or consideration of change from clients. Attendees will come away with an overview of key MI components and skills and be introduced to (or fine tune) the skills and tools needed to be purposeful in their conversational interventions with clients. The most updated information contained in the 2023, Miller and Rollnick book, Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Grow and Change will be the basis of the training. This training is ideal for the learner who has completed an Introduction to MI of 12-16 hours; yet key foundational concepts will be reviewed for the learner who is new to MI!
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Presenters: Kristin Kidd, MA, CPS and Amber Jones
Credit Hours: 11 | Level: All
Sponsored By: Southeast Prevention Technology Transfer Center
Description: This track was designed to introduce practitioners to the essential competencies, knowledge, and skill to work in substance use and misuse prevention. It is based on the Prevention Core Competencies published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This track provides foundational concepts based on prevention science and the use of evidence-based practices. It strengthens the understanding of effective planning and implementation approaches and encourages the pursuit of more specialized training and professional development. After an introduction to prevention science and the prevention profession, we will focus on the importance of evidence-based prevention interventions. We will explore what has been shown by research to not work in prevention. The group will brainstorm ways to move communities incrementally toward more effective strategies. On Day 3, small groups will explore and share out appropriate interventions based on a developmental framework with a focus on fidelity and culturally appropriate adaptations.
After participating in this training, participants will be able to:
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