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The 2008 Spring Workshop Series
Topic : Toward Best Practices in Women’s Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Presenter : Flo Hilliard, MSH.
Date : March 1, 2008
Time : 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Description :
What are women’s treatment issues? Are they really different than men? This workshop will look at women and men from a bio-psychosocial perspective and what approaches are showing the most promise for women to complete treatment and enter into a successful recovery management lifestyle. Objectives: 1) Identify biological differences in the areas of brain research, and effects of substance abuse; 2) Discuss societal myths, stereotypes and community attitudes towards addicted women and its impact; 3) Examine the role of trauma; 4) Identify essential core practices for women that enhance treatment outcomes; and 5) Examine models of treatment for women.
Topic : Changing Men’s Narratives in Early Recovery And Re-Entry
Presenters : Bob Carty, LCSW, CADC, CCJP, Andy Grant, & Andy Young
Date : March 8, 2008
Time : 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Description :
Typically, when men are released from correctional facilities following drug offenses, their identities from street life and prison serve as barriers to developing a new, recovery-centered identity. Using techniques from Narrative Therapy, Strategic Therapy, and other post-modern theories can help clients to create positive movement in recovery. At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to do the following: 1) Explain why clients may mistrust the counseling experience; 2) Identify clinical strategies and approaches; 3) Describe methods to assist male clients in seeing how their past identities may keep them stuck; 4) Help men to discover their strengths; and 5) Recognize the cultural implications of a client’s narrative and how cultural values may help in changing one’s identity.
Topic : DUI: UPDATE 2008
Presenter : Edward Holden, Attorney At Law
Date : March 29, 2008
Time : 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Description :
This workshop will consist of a comprehensive presentation on DUI law and the administrative hearing process. When individuals lose their driving privileges as a result of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, their privileges can only be restored via an administrative hearing with the Secretary of State. This workshop includes information needed for effective documentation and requisite support by the Secretary of State.
Topic : The Intersect of Sexual Trauma And Substance Abuse
Presenter : Jill Wolf, LCSW
Date : April 5, 2008
Time : 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Description :
The topic of this workshop is an important one considering the large number of sexual assault survivors who are in treatment for substance abuse. This workshop will explore how sexual traumas and substance abuse connect. This includes an interactive discussion about the Rape Culture and what it means to be media literate. We will cover eight different types of sexual assault and the symptoms and consequences of surviving sexual trauma(s) and will also explore the connection between surviving these traumas and substance abuse, mental health, relationships, sexuality, and recidivism. Participants will gain insight into the impact of sexual assault and guidelines on how to best respond to client disclosures.
Topic : Motherhood And Substance Use: The Relationships Women Have With Their Children
Presenter : Patricia Aniakudo, MS, LCPC
Date : April 19, 2008
Time : 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Description :
The workshop will focus on the impact of substance use on a woman’s parenting ability. We will examine the etiological factors of substance use disorders that are specific to women and how these gender specific factors affect parenting, motherhood and the mother child dyad. Implications for treatment and parenting practices will be discussed.
Disclaimer : The presentations do not necessarily reflect the policies or practices of Haymarket Center.
5 CEUS from IAODAPCA, CADC and the Illinois Dept. of Professional Regulations for Social Workers’, L.P.C. and L.C.P.C. will be provided for each workshop
FREE PARKING AVAILABLE! (Enter on Morgan St.)
- Parking is free at our lot on Morgan St. between Madison & Washington Blvd. ( Haymarket Center sign posted). Limited parking spaces available. Please come to lot between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on day of workshop. Attendant will be available at those times to allow entrance to lot. Note: Bike racks available at corner of Washington & Morgan.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
With stops nearby, buses and trains are alternatives to driving. For specific information, call CTA or Metra at (312) 836-7000.
Workshops are held at:
Haymarket Center
932 W. Washington Chicago, IL 60607
Please note: Temperatures within the conference site can vary. For comfort’s sake, please bring along a sweater, if desired. Hats and shorts are not allowed in building. Please be considerate of all participants by limiting use of beepers and cellular phones to emergencies only. Thank you. |
