• Professionalism and Substance Abuse Counseling, By Dr. Steven Nielsen
• An Overview of Service Delivery Innovations, by Dr. Lisa Pleszkoch
• Counselor Self Care, By Yvonne Ortega, LPC, LSATP, CCDV
• Isssues of Treating Female Clients, By Yvonne Ortego, LPC, LSATP, CCDV

Schedule:

Onsite Registration 8:00am-9:00am

Event: ( Presentations, Lunch, Awards) 9:00am-4:00pm

Location:

Marriott

50 Kingsmill Rd

Williamsburg, VA 

1.757.220.2500

Recovery is a lifelong process that continues long after one completes a treatment or recovery program. Unemployment, the loss of a loved one, and a downturn in the economy are just a few of the stressors that have the potential to trigger a relapse. This episode will examine how to prevent relapse from occurring and what to do if relapse happens and addresses the misconception that relapse equals failure. Also, the show will emphasize the importance of establishing and maintaining a solid support system (including aftercare services) to ensure that individuals in long-term recovery continue to lead healthy and fulfilling lives in the community.

The discussion surrounding addiction and treatment usually revolves around alcohol and illegal drugs. Often overlooked but equally important are prescription drugs and the over-the-counter medications (OTC’s). When used in accordance with instructions, prescription drugs and OTC’s are safe and effective. However, when these are used improperly, they can be extremely dangerous and addictive. This episode will examine why it is important to use medication properly, how certain populations (e.g., teens, senior citizens) may be at special risk, what treatment and recovery options are available, and why we need to increase public understanding through education about this issue.

In the early 1970s it was determined that the profession of addiction counseling needed guidelines to govern itself. The profession was not viewed favorably nor taken seriously.

NAADAC, the Association of Addiction Professional, determined that in order to assist the profession to better its identity, standards of ethics should be developed. Those standards still govern our profession and our practice today.

This workshop will address national ethics standards for addiction professionals as well as review those governing allied professions. Discussions of self disclosure, scopes of practice, confidentiality regulations, mandatory reporting and many other adjunct issues will be addressed. Cases will also be discussed that have relevance to today’s addiction profession practice.

A full day of examining ourselves and our responsibility to maintain a healthy balance as professionals will leave the participant thinking and with a desire to uphold our profession with honor.

Agenda
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM -10:30 AM Why are ethics important - Professional Responsibilities
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM Elements of Ethics Codes
12:00 PM—1:00 PM Lunch on your own
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Elements of Ethics Codes - Case studies and role plays
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM Break
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Discussion of Ethical Dilemmas
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Self Disclosure – Harmful, Helpful Tips
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM Closure

6 CEs will be offered by NAADAC

Fees
$15 pre-registration, $30 onsite registration.

For registration information, please call 800.548.0497 or e-mail dkamp@naadac.org.

Popular media influences pubic attitudes and opinions concerning addiction, treatment and recovery issues. Whether an entertainment news reports or articles about a celebrity’s drug and/or alcohol use and their need for rehab; movies and or television shows portraying addiction, treatment and recovery in the story lines, addiction is everywhere in our media. This episode will examine how addiction, treatment and recovery have been portrayed historically and where we are today.  This show will look at the importance of media in portraying factual information and depiction of addiction, treatment and recovery issues and the negative effects of publishing/airing stories and shows which glamorize use, promote inaccurate and discriminatory public attitudes, and discourage individuals to seek help.

 How we communicate about addiction, treatment and recovery to people seeking and receiving help and individuals living in long-term recovery makes a difference. Words have the power to help and heal, but also to discriminate and stigmatize. Some terms have a negative connotation (“abuse” or “addict”) that stigmatize people with and illness as well as those who provide the treatment and recovery services. Other terms (“person in long-term recovery” or “substance use disorder”) identify individuals and their illness with dignity and respect. This episode will address the language that we use and how language can influence public perceptions; what research has shown about the use of language and suggestions and tips on how to speak about addiction, treatment and recovery to encourage individuals and family members to get help an support people in recovery and the individuals who work in the field providing services.

Statutory Holiday
NAADAC Offices Closed

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