Description
Trauma Informed Means Not Requiring Abstinence
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Date: September 17, 2024; 12 PM - 1 PM EST
Location: Virtual
Join us for the inaugural session of our new "Lunch and Learn" series! This engaging virtual event offers a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge during a convenient 1 to 1.5-hour continuing education course. Our upcoming presentation will delve into the intricate effects of trauma on the brain and the complex role substance use plays in managing these symptoms. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights, enhance your understanding, and connect with like-minded professionals.
Register now to secure your spot and invest in your professional growth!
Course Descriptions and Learning Objectives
This presentation will provide an overview of the effects of trauma on the brain and the role that substance use plays in treating those symptoms. We will explore the harms associated with mandating abstinence from people who seek support with either their trauma and/or their substance use.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand how trauma affects the human brain.
2. Build awareness of the harms associated with mandating abstinence
3. Best practices for engaging people who use drugs in treatment
Speaker Bio - Sandy Gibson, PhD, LCSW, LCADC
Sandy Gibson, PhD, LCSW, LCADC is a Professor at The College of New Jersey. She earned her master's and PhD in social work from the University of Maryland, specializing in addictions. Dr. Gibson worked as an addiction counselor and later as a Study Director at Temple University, where she developed and evaluated addiction programs.
In 2010, Dr. Gibson joined TCNJ, where she now chairs the new Department of Online Counselor Education and serves as the IRB chair. She teaches courses in addiction counseling, and practicum/internship. Dr. Gibson developed a statewide psychoeducation program for adolescents with cannabis charges, harm reduction curricula for peer recovery specialists, and studied Narcan's impact on drug use behavior change. Most recently she authored a multidisciplinary publication on the decriminalization of drugs, and continues to practice as a clinician specializing in harm reduction. Dr. Gibson advocates for harm reduction and the decriminalization of drugs in New Jersey.
Agenda
| Time |
Topic |
| 11:45 AM |
Registration |
| 11:55 AM |
Housekeeping and Introductions |
| 12:00 PM |
Presentation Begin |
| 1:00 PM |
Presentation Close |
Registration Rates:
| Type |
Regular |
How To Access These Rates |
| Non- Member Price |
$40.00 |
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| Community Provider Virtual |
$35.00 |
|
| Department of Veterans Affairs (VISN 4) Virtual |
$25.00 |
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| Department of Veterans Affairs (VISN 5) Virtual |
$15.00 |
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Accreditation Information
| Accrediting Body |
Number of Credits |
| Maryland Board of Social Work (MDSW) |
1 |
| National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) |
1 |
| American Psychological Association |
1 |
| AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits: Physicians |
1 |
Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners
Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education learning activities and maintains full responsibility for this program. This training qualifies for 1.0 Category 1 continuing education credits.
1 NBCC Credit Hours
The Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider ACEP No. 6140. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
American Psychological Association – 1 CE Credit Awarded
Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits: Physicians
Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. is accredited by MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1™. Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure(s): All presenters and the Planning Committee report they have no relationships with commercial organizations to disclose. There will be no discussion of off-label products
Target Audience: This conference is geared towards the following disciplines: addiction counselors, certified counselors, nurses, physicians, physician assistants, psychologists, social workers, and students. Targeted audience does not guarantee specific discipline credit; please review the above continuing education section for full CEU listing.
Instructional Level of the Activity: (introductory, intermediate, or advanced)
Educational Methods Used: Lecture, PowerPoint Presentation, Video, Case Study
Cancellations and Refund Policy
Cancellations for Trauma Informed Means Not Requiring Abstinence must be made no later than one week prior to the program date, and refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee. No refund option will be available for cancellations made less than one week prior to that program date. No-shore registrants will forfeit any payment made for the program. CHEP does not offer vouchers for cancellations for these conferences.
https://www.chepinc.org/education-credits/virtual-in-person-programs/
CHEP’s Grievance Procedure: https://www.chepinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Grievance-Procedure-revised-7-27-2018.pdf
Virtual Learning Policy and Procedure: https://www.chepinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/CHEP-Virtual-Learning-Policy-and-Precedure.v421.pdf
Presented by: Chesapeake Health Education Program (CHEP)
Address: PO Box 229, Perryville, MD 21903
Questions:
Please contact CHEP at 667-454-0339 or email us at programs@chepinc.org
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