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Co-occurring Eating and Substance Use Disorders in those with a history of Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery can significantly improve health. However, for some it may also result in the continuance of eating disorder symptoms and development of addictive behaviors, including alcohol use disorder. This webinar addresses this co-occurrence and explores nutritional and psychotherapeutic implications for treating these patients. Presentation PowerPoint…
FAMCO: Evidence-based Training for Family Support in Recovery
The field of addiction treatment is in the process of being transformed into a modern, evidence-based practice that offers better patient care and improved outcomes. However, the area of family support has not evolved in concert with the changes in the treatment field. One book, Beyond Addiction (Foote, et…
From Trauma to Thriving
This presentation weaves psychological research and theory with Tyler’s experiences of trauma from childhood to adulthood. Joining trauma-informed theory with real-life examples, Tyler’s story will take you beyond the diagnosis and into the human experience. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the power of trauma in human…
Predicting Suicide and Violence
Mental health providers frequently work with clients who are at risk for suicide and violence. In this presentation, David Frenz, M.D., will describe some risk assessment strategies. Various instruments including the Suicidal Affect-Behavior-Cognition Scale (SABCS), Suicide Probability Scale (SPS) and Broset Violence Checklist (BVC) will be considered.
Person-Centered Practices: Building a Therapeutic Alliance
Research on therapy outcomes consistently indicates that common factors play a large role in the therapeutic outcomes. These factors, such as warmth, empathy, and the therapeutic relationship, depend on the clinician’s skill-set. Person centered practices offers a framework for these engagement strategies. One of the main tasks to complete during…
Understanding East African Clients
In delivering treatment to Somali individuals, cultural considerations affect the outcome. Participants will understand the basic cultural considerations in assisting Somali clients and families navigate treatment. The focus is on values, religion in therapy. Presenter Slides PDF…
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) for SUD
Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is a clinically efficient psychotherapy that is effective for many conditions including addiction. This presentation will outline REBT’s A-B-C model for conceptualizing unhealthy negative emotions and self-defeating behaviors as well as various ways to dispute their clients’ irrational beliefs concerning substance cravings and substance…
Immigration and Latino Mental Health: Assessing with Awareness and Cultural Humility
This webinar session provides information to increase awareness of current immigration policy and it’s impact on Latino mental health. Participants will become familiar with stressors associated with the immigration experience and examine cultural assessment factors when working with Latinos. PDF…