Talbott Recovery CE Seminar
October 28, 2016
9:30am-12:45pm 

Treating Trauma Patients Who
Also Abuse Substances
Angela M. Kopec, CTRS and
Aleisha Elliot, LPC, NCC 

Cost: $30 general fee; $20 Military based counselors;
$15 Talbott Recovery treatment Alumni

Click here to download an informational flyer and registration form.

NO ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE for this event.
(UHS Facility Staff may register at the UHS Facility Staff Discount Rate.) 

Workshop Description:

Treating trauma and substance abuse can be extremely difficult. Trauma includes, but is not limited to, childhood trauma, complex trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder. However, recently events such as mass shootings, natural disasters, wars, etc. have surged thus creating an increased number of trauma survivors needing treatment.

Research indicates that trauma and substance use are highly comorbid making it more difficult to effectively treat patients. As a result, research purports that mental health clinicians are more likely to treat these co-occurring patients yet lack, or have a cursory knowledge on, evidence based methods to effectively do so.

Participants will receive a comprehensive overview of trauma and how it relates to an increase of substance abuse. The presenter will provide trauma specific interventions to utilize when working with individuals with trauma and substance abuse. Additionally, the presenter will discuss the trauma based competencies developed in 2014 and how these beliefs, knowledge and skills are vital for the trauma-competent counselor. Resources for further readings and trainings will be provided.

Learning Objectives: Once the trainee completes this workshop he/she will:

• Be able to summarize traumatic disorders and the co-existence and interaction with substance use disorders.
• Better understand trauma competencies that will enhance trauma-informed care.
• Be able to describe and utilize trauma-specific interventions that are effective with substance use clients.

 About Our Presenter

Angela M. Kopec, CTRS
Recreational Therapist
Talbott Recovery Columbus
 Angie is a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist with concentration in Substance Abuse. She specializes in Alternative Therapies from Mindfulness modalities to Expressive Therapies. She has worked in the field of addiction for 11+ years. For the past two years, she has maintained a private practice, working with people on an individual basis and providing alternative therapies for those struggling through life's transitions. She continues to do contract work in addiction with Talbott Recovery as well as many other interests such as teaching yoga and conducting community awareness groups.

Aleisha Elliot, LPC, NCC
Elliot & Associates Counseling Services
Aleisha Elliot is a Licensed Certified Counselor and owner of Elliot & Associates Counseling Service located in Columbus, GA. Ms. Elliot works with a diverse population of clients including children, adolescents, adults, couples and trauma patients. She specializes in trauma therapy and holds a highly recognized Certification in RRT or Rapid Resolution Trauma Therapy which is recognized in treating combast veterans by the VA and sexual assault survivors. She alsso is a Certified Breakthrough Parenting Instructor where she is Board approved to offer the GA mandated parenting class when couples are divorcing. She is passionate about her work and tailors her therapeutic approaches to meet each and every individual's needs. 

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This workshop will also be offered at our Columbus facility on Friday, October 14, 2016. Click here to learn more about the Columbus event.

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More Information

Contact: Dianne Gay at dianne.gay@uhsinc.com or (678) 232-3402

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