Trauma, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse: Responding Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Where
This is an online event that will take place via Zoom. Instructions for accessing the Zoom will be sent to the email address used for registration.Contact
Christina Steudte, LMHCAssociation for Mental Health and Wellness
631-471-7242 ext 1330
csteudte@mhaw.org
Who Should Attend
Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Creative Arts Therapists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and any professional that is working in the mental health field.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will be able to screen for trauma
- Participants will recognize the interaction between trauma, substance abuse, and mental illness
- Participants will be able to help clients describe the adaptive aspects of their behavior, thoughts, and feelings related to trauma
- Participants will be able to evaluate the potential for re-traumatization inherent in their treamtent strategies, program procedures, and organizational policies
- Participants will be able to help improve clients' sense of efficacy and learn how to help clients access trauma-related resources
APPROVED FOR 3 CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS
LIVE ONLINE WEBINAR
(LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LCAT/LMFT)
Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. (Provider #0156)
Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. (Provider #MHC-0014)
Fee Structure
CE Registration Fee: $75.00- includes certificate with 3 Continuing Education Credits
NON-CE Registration Fee: $50.00- includes a Certificate of Attendance (CEs not included)
Student Registration Fee: $25.00- includes a Certificate of Attendance (For current students. Please email csteudte@mhaw.org from a '.edu' email address to request the discount code)
Group registration discounts are available for groups of 5 or more! For more information, please email csteudte@mhaw.org.
About the Presenter
Ken Montrose, MA, CADC is the Director of Training and Publications for Greenbriar Treatment Center. He has worked for Greenbriar since 1999. Prior to establishing Greenbriar’s training and publication division, he was the Director of Clinical Services for two years. For eight years he worked as an addiction specialist at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, establishing recovery programs for patients suffering from severe mental illnesses. A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, he also holds a Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology. He has been in recovery from his own addiction since October 2, 1988.
Throughout his career Ken has had three main focuses:
- To integrate mental health and substance abuse services.
- To make training, treatment, and reading materials as down-to-earth and accessible as possible.
- To help professionals adapt to and deal with the ongoing changes and inherent stress of dual diagnosis treatment.