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PCB 2012 SPRING TRAININGSHARRISBURG | PHILADELPHIA | PITTSBURGH| WERNERSVILLE
HARRISBURG
ABUSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
It is a growing national trend to intentionally use prescription drugs including
pain relievers, stimulants, and sedatives in a manner that is outside the scope
of their intended purpose. Reasons for this abuse include that prescription
medications are easily obtained and carry fewer stigmas while still producing
the desired effects. This workshop will consider the historical efforts that
have been made to control the illegal use of prescription drugs, providing
information on three categories of prescription drugs and other over the counter
medications. The training will also review specific populations of prescription
drug users and offer intervention and treatment suggestions for treatment
providers, prevention specialists, and parents. Monday, April 30, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
THE ROLE OF MEDICATIONS IN DRUG & ALCOHOL COUNSELINGThis training will review
the four FDA approved medications for the treatment of alcohol dependency. The
result of two large studies, The VA Cooperative Study, and the COMBINE Study
will be presented and participants will gain an increased knowledge of which
medications where shown to affect outcomes for the treatment of alcohol
dependence. The mechanisms of action for these medications are presented in a
clinically relevant way. The different treatment modalities for opiate
dependency; abstinence based, antagonist therapy, and opiate maintenance therapy
will be reviewed and participants will gain a better understanding of who may be
the best candidate for each type of treatment. Methadone maintenance and
Buprenorphine (Suboxone) maintenance therapy is discussed as are the advantages
and disadvantages of both. Some of the controversial issues of medication
assisted treatment will be explored. Drug and alcohol counselor roles in
medication assisted treatment, including assessment for appropriate patient
referral and how medication noncompliance may be part of the relapse process
will also be addressed. Friday, May 18, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WORKING WITH SHAME
This is an interactive workshop demonstrating the powerful nature of unresolved
and internalized shame, especially in addiction. Participants will learn how
defending shame scripts govern behavior and lead to avoidance of negative
affect. The workshop fully engages participants with interactive exercises
about the dynamics of unresolved shame, showing how avoiding shame feelings can
lead to addiction, isolation, depression, and anger. The workshop then teaches
participants about practices of “mindful awareness and noticing” of defending
shame scripts. These mindful practices encourage clients to become more
conscious and gradually shift to using more wholesome behaviors reducing the
power of shame. Participants will then work with an inventory of wholesome
behaviors that can be used with clients to measure their progress in recovery
from addiction and lead lives that are engaging, vital, and resilient. Thursday, May 24, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. SEEKING SAFETY - TREATING PTSD & SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Seeking Safety is
a great blended approach to working with PTSD and substance abuse disorders.
This training will provide a basic understanding to both of these diagnoses,
difficulties in treating each, and skills to enhance the therapy we provide. We
will explore the complications of treating dually diagnosed individuals with
trauma experiences. This training will also provide practice activities and
skills to use in the therapy process when treating PTSD and substance abuse
disorders. Monday, June 18, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PHILADELPHIA
CULTURAL COMPETENCE - TWO DAY SERIES
Culture can be
defined as a group of practices and behaviors that individuals share.
Competence is defined as having the capacity to function effectively. The goal
of this two day workshop is to examine how our core beliefs, personal
experiences and values influence our ability to be with others who are unlike
us. Treatment professionals must consider cultural differences, biases and
preferences because these differences impact effectiveness, types of treatment
interventions and long term outcomes for our clients. Please come and join us
for this advanced interactive 2 day workshop with a master trainer; designed to
educate, engage, and enlighten. Wednesday, June 13, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
PITTSBURGH
FORMAL ASSESSMENT FOR CHANGE: MEETING PEOPLE AT THEIR PLACE IN THE PROCESS OF RECOVERY
This workshop is
designed to educate Addiction Counselors on effective strategies to meet an
individual wherever they are in their journey through recovery. Counselors will
first be educated on formal assessments based on a trans-theoretical model.
Professionals will have the opportunity to administer these assessments, analyze
the outcomes, and develop plans of Care that serve to address the specific needs
of the individual working towards significant lifestyle change. Please bring a
calculator with you to this workshop. Thursday, May 10, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIAL ASPECTS OF ADDICTION: CHEMICALS CROSS OVER TO CHARACTER
This workshop is designed to educate counselors on addiction as a chemical
imbalance based in neurotransmitter deregulation. Participants will examine the
bio-physiological drives of chemical dependency and how those drives manifest
into social constructs of an individual’s character as that character develops
over time. Counselors will gain a clear understanding of the addicted community
as well as techniques that serve to bridge the gap between hard and soft
sciences. Wednesday, May 23, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. DRUGS OF ABUSE TRAINING SERIES - FROM DOCTORS TO DEALERS, USERS & HEALERS
According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, and the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, prescription drug abuse is the nation’s fastest
growing drug problem. Data from the
National Survey on Drug Use and Health show
that nearly one-third of people aged 12 and over who used drugs for the first
time in 2009 began by using a prescription drug non-medically. The number of
prescriptions filled for opioid pain relievers – some of the most powerful
medications available – has increased dramatically in recent years. Further,
opiate overdoses, once almost always due to heroin use, are now increasingly due
to abuse of prescription painkillers. This training will provide an overview of
the basic pharmacology of the major drugs of abuse in the categories of opioids,
as well as prescribed stimulants and depressants. Topics to be covered will
include: definitions and anatomical features of the central nervous system
integral to the pharmacology of drugs in the human body, mechanisms that result
in recreational/therapeutic use and value of drugs of abuse, symptoms of
use/abuse, current trends, how used, forms used, withdrawal effects, prevention
and treatment issues. Historical and illustrated information supports the
presentation. Thursday, June 14, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
DRUGS OF ABUSE TRAINING SERIES - PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY - MEDICATION USE IN THE CO-OCCURRING POPULATION
Prescribed medications play a key role in the treatment of co-occurring
disorders. Prescription medications have been developed and tested for the Axis
I psychiatric disorders. Effective medication options exist for the treatment of
most of the major disorders, including mood disorders such as major depression
and bipolar disorder; anxiety disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder,
panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder;
schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. These psychotropic
medications can be potentially addictive, especially for individuals with a
history of substance use disorders. Individuals afflicted with any Co-Occurring
Disorder use drugs and alcohol for the same reasons that people without a mental
illness do, but are often more sensitive to the negative effects of alcohol and
drugs. This training will identify the categories of medications used for the
appropriate diagnoses, and examine the therapeutic and side effects, as well as
drug interactions among the psychoactive medications. We will also explore and
identify the possible interactions with drugs of abuse, as well as the similar
pharmacological profiles of the psychoactive drugs. Thursday, June 28, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WERNERSVILLE - PCB & CARON TREATMENT CENTER
WOMEN IN RECOVERYBoth men and women have similar issues in terms of the core aspects of
addiction. However, there are some specific differences for women in recovery.
This all day seminar will focus on aspects of treatment that address those
unique challenges. Participants will learn about the impact of addiction on
women and the risk factors they face in recovery. The workshop will process the
importance of self-care - physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
There will be a specific focus on the benefits of healthy nutrition. Join us
for the chance to share treatment interventions that will assist women in
developing the necessary coping skills to successfully engage in a Twelve Step
program. Wednesday, February 29, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
EATING DISORDERS
Multiple issues related to eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors will
be discussed. Diagnosis of eating disorders will be covered as well as a
discussion about the limitations of the current diagnostic categories. The
Etiology of eating disorders will be reviewed from genetic, biological, and
environmental perspectives. Various Treatment issues will also be reviewed
including a discussion of the different levels of care and a CBT/DBT approach to
the treatment of these disorders. Thursday, March 1, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SEEKING SAFETY-TREATING PTSD AND SUBSTANCE ABUSESeeking Safety is a great blended approach to working with PTSD and
substance abuse disorders. This training will provide a basic understanding to
both of these diagnoses, difficulties in treating each, and skills to enhance
the therapy we provide. We will explore the complications of treating dually
diagnosed individuals with trauma experiences. This training will also provide
practice activities and skills to use in the therapy process when treating PTSD
and substance abuse disorders. Tuesday, March 27, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ART THERAPY
The benefits of art making for personal growth, self-expression, coping,
transformation, and wellness are well documented. Many clients struggling with
substance abuse have found that art making can be soothing and stress reducing
allowing them the opportunity to find healthy ways to cope without substances.
The language of visual art which utilizes colors, shapes, lines and images
speaks to us in ways words cannot. This training will educate the addictions
professional regarding the use of art as a therapeutic tool for increasing
coping strategies with their clients. The participants will engage in
experiential art activities highlighting examples of art tasks they can
integrate within their treatment planning. Friday, April 20, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ETHICS FOR THE ADDICTION PROFESSIONALDefining ethical behavior is difficult as the lines are sometimes easily
crossed in the human service field. This workshop will define ethics as a
necessary means of protecting both the professional and the client from harm.
It will focus on specific areas of concern including boundary violations, dual
relationships, conflict of interest, and sexual misconduct. Finally, an ethical
decision making model will be explored. Thursday, April 26, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MANAGING UP
Participants will learn how to build an effective career relating with those in
higher positions. Participants will learn how to be an employee that every boss
“loves” and how to positively resolve conflicts with supervisors. Thursday, May 3, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION: CURRENT TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICE APPROACHESThis training will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the
increase of adolescent depression and how this disorder is often co-occurring
with substance use and abuse. We will identify and discuss the tools that
assist in more accurate diagnosis, community resources, and referrals such as
working with families, schools, and primary care physicians. The best practice
treatment methods for this population will also be reviewed and discussed. Tuesday, May 29, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT ISSUES
Why has there been the development of specialized treatment for gender specific
and age specific populations? There are multiple benefits from the utilization
of a positive peer approach to the treatment of difficult populations. For
example, the use of intervention strategies to engage patients in the least
threatening levels of inpatient care, and creating a ‘Positive Peer Culture”
that instills hope for both patients and their family systems. This approach
incorporates authoritative guidance, knowledge through educational components, a
structure that is safe, and support from peers and staff that provide
significant longitudinal outcomes indicating success. These treatment
strategies acknowledge the importance of treating the family and the patient
from the initial contact through the entire treatment episode. Learn how
integration of multi disciplines empowers clinicians to develop individualized
treatment planning that empowers young people to utilize their strengths.
This training will focus on developing a climate of change and teach patients to
think for themselves, take responsibility for behaviors, and make good choices.
Tuesday, June 26, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
THE ROLE OF MEDICATIONS IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELINGThis training will review the four FDA approved medications for the
treatment of alcohol dependency. The result of two large studies, The VA
Cooperative Study, and the COMBINE Study will be presented and participants will
gain an increased knowledge of which medications where shown to affect outcomes
for the treatment of alcohol dependence. The mechanisms of action for these
medications are presented in a clinically relevant way. The different
treatment modalities for opiate dependency; abstinence based, antagonist
therapy, and opiate maintenance therapy will be reviewed and participants will
gain a better understanding of who may be the best candidate for each type of
treatment. Methadone maintenance and Buprenorphine (Suboxone) maintenance
therapy is discussed as are the advantages and disadvantages of both. Some of
the controversial issues of medication assisted treatment will be explored. Drug
and alcohol counselor roles in medication assisted treatment, including
assessment for appropriate patient referral and how medication noncompliance may
be part of the relapse process will also be addressed. Thursday, June 28, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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