2020 Professional Development Schedule
February 28
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) (#398)
March 6
Cognitive Therapy & Clients Experiencing Suicidal Ideation
(#399)
March 20
Motivational Interviewing (#400)
April 3
Contemporary Ethics (#401)
April 17
Women, Violence & Substance Use Disorder (#402)
May 8
Trauma Informed Care (#403)
June 12
Relapse Prevention (#405)
June 26
Spirituality & Recovery (#406)
August 14
The Psychology of Shame & Its Impact on Addiction (#407)
September 18
Ethics, Violent Behavior & the Substance User (#408)
September 25
Women & Substance Use Disorder (#409)
October 9
Grief: Its Role in the Treatment
of Substance Use Disorder (#410)
October 23
Ethics - Community Health Workers (#411)
MHFA teaches you how to help someone who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or substance use challenge. This training helps you identify, understand and respond to the signs of addictions and mental illness. (8 a.m.- 5 p.m.) Sarah Emanuels & Andrew Dixon, First Call
Review the fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and learn how to approach assessment, management, treatment and referral of suicidal clients with CBT interventions and skills. Kathryn Brewer, PhD, LPC, NCC, CCTP, BC-TMH
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based treatment that addresses the willingness to change. This conversational approach introduces treatments to help clients sustain their desired changes. Keith Faison, CCJC, CRADC, LAC
Explore the standards of confidentiality, professional boundaries, social media, and other areas of ethical conduct in today’s environment. Kenneth Vick, Executive Director, Benilde Hall
Women who experience intimate partner violence are more likely to struggle with addiction issues. This class will review the assessment, treatment and collaboration models for intimate partner violence. Darren Faulkner, KC NoVA
Learn how to provide trauma informed care and understand the involvement and impact of traumatic events, violence and victimization in the lives of many seeking help with mental health, substance use disorder and other issues. Mirna Herrera, MA, MT-BC
Understand the link between childhood trauma and negative health outcomes, and substance use later in life. Learn The positive impact of trauma informed care, and how to build resiliency in youth. Margaux Guignon, CRPS, MRSS & Megan Keller, MS, MAADC II
How building relapse prevention strategies and recognizing and planning for emergencies help prevent relapse. Nikki Bergstrom, LPC, LMAC
Learn the importance of spirituality in the recovery process. Keith Faison, CCJC, CRADC, LAC
Shame is a powerful experience that often goes unaddressed. It impacts a person’s ability to cope, which often leads to unhealthy coping behaviors. Learn to address and understand shame’s pervasiveness in those who seek treatment for substance use disorder. Kathryn Brewer, PhD, LPC, LCPC, CCTP, BC-TMH
Substance use disorder is a risk factor for violence. This training addresses ethical behavior regarding the treatment and interaction with clients. Darren Faulkner, KC NoVA
This training addresses the complexities of women and recovery, including social factors, trauma, the biological progression to dependence and co-occurring mental health disorders. The barriers to treatment, treatment options, and the intricacies of navigating and maintaining recovery for women will also be explored. Megan Fowler, LCSW, Bethany DePugh, CPS
Learn the relationship between bereavement and addiction, specifically among those who have substance use disorder. Nikki Bergstrom, LPC, LMAC
Explore the different roles ethics plays in the recovery and prevention fields. Andrew Dixon, MPS
