In this video, you will review how language is formed and who forms it; define stigma and how it impacts those struggling to access substance use treatment; and emphasize the power of tone when speaking (e.g., affirming, strengths-based, inclusive). Social Work Competencies: 1, 3, 6, 7, 8…
In this webinar, you will learn about evaluating lifetime risk and protective factors; how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can impact bio-psycho-social development; how mind-body-brain assessment can inform top-down or bottom-up interventions with complex cases; evaluate the role that science and cultural humility plays in guiding neurobiologically informed assessment and intervention…
In this webinar, you will explore foundational ideas around suicide risk factors, SUD-specific considerations, and suicide risk assessment. Listeners will learn about suicide risk factors and warning signs; delve into evidence-based screening, assessment, and intervention practices; and examine wellness planning and team-based care. This webinar is also broken out into…
In this webinar, we will explore the correlation between trauma and substance use; define social determinants of health; discuss different perspectives and the use of language as it relates to addiction; and address misguided attitudes and beliefs on SUD interventions and treatments.
In this webinar, you will take a look at substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery policy; the levels of substance use continuum of care (early intervention, harm reduction, and treatment); and FDA-approved medications that assist a person in addressing opioid use disorder. Social Work Competencies: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8…
In this webinar, you will review the practice of supervision; how to be a supportive supervisor; how to mindfully incorporate supervisees’ background and historical context in supervision; how to effectively structure supervision meetings and expectations (including how to prioritize self-care, clinical issues, and task management); and how to end supervision…
In this webinar, you will explore substance use as a biological, behavioral neurobiological chronic health condition; delve into the impact of antiquated understanding of addiction in terms of treatment approaches in healthcare and policy implications; connect evidenced based policy and treatment approaches to the science of addiction; and examine why…
In this webinar, you will be provided context on the policy work and research that has informed the development of integrated care, including data reflecting the correlation between physical and behavioral health outcomes, the trends in cost of care in the United States, and differing perspectives on the concept of…
In this webinar, you will be introduced to Motivational Interviewing in the context of the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) model for risky substance use; understand SBIRT as a foundation for integrated health through early identification and intervention; explore Motivational Interviewing as a key communication style for…
In this webinar, we define evidence-based practices; discuss the barriers to implementing evidence-based practices and the shifting attitudes and beliefs around addiction. In addition, the webinar reviews the SUD treatment continuum of care; explores various screening and assessment tools; and considers appropriate therapy modalities and levels of care as they…