[The Network] Fwd: Coming next month: Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorder, July 7

Tina Rodriguez Cullen

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From: "Human Services Network of Colorado" <john.dandurand@thenetwork-co.org>
Date: Jun 2, 2015 9:00 AM
Subject: Coming next month: Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorder, July 7
To: "Tina Rodriguez-Cullen" <humanservicesboard@gmail.com>
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Tina Rodriguez-Cullen,

Just a quick reminder about The Network's July event, Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorder

July 7, 9am-12pm

Have you recognized mental illness and substance abuse in working with participants?  Perhaps you weren't sure which symptom needed which approach. Learning more and developing resources and partners to address co-occurring disorders can help you provide more efficient, targeted services and referrals, and help your participants feel better.

For those who seek to enhance their ability and understanding of Substance Abuse and Co-occurring Disorders; this workshop will present the basics of recognizing, substance abuse and understanding/ working with this these issues. "Co-occurring Disorder" is descriptive of people who struggle with both a Mental Health disorder and a substance use disorder. It is often difficult to tease out a Co-occurring Disorder, especially when the person is in acute phases of instability. 

There are numerous issues we will discuss related to the struggle of managing this disorder. Stigma and stability issues consistent with the individuals specific combination of disorders, support access, legal, medical health, and cultural uniqueness create a complexity for the care providers approach and management of services for these clients. We will discuss basic strategies, and practical guidelines for providing early intervention, stability and integrated services for Co-occurring Disorder clients.

Participants will leave with:

• The ability to identify symptoms of substance abuse and mental health disorders;
  
• A working definition of the "co-occurring disorder" and a look at the stigma attached to that definition;
  
• An understanding of the most common difficulties (and clues) in recognizing co-occurring disorders
  
• Practical strategies in managing co-occurring clients, including; basic CBT skills, Medication compliance concerns, high risk stability, sobriety management, and multiple systems coordination;
  
• An understanding of the stability concerns with co-occurring disorder clients; and
  
• Approaches to practical and culturally sensitive assessment.
  

Presenter: Tracy L. Hutchinson

Tracy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), and Colorado Addictions Counselor (CAC III). She has been working in the field of Addictions and Mental Health for the past 38 years, in a variety of settings, levels of care and populations. Currently, through her Counseling and Consulting private practice, Tracy's primary focus is as a trainer for Colorado Addictions Counselor (CAC) courses. Additionally, she is a facilitator of personal, professional, team building and spiritual development retreats. She is the author, narrator and co-producer of "Levels Meditation" 2001".

For online registration, please visit: Supporting Clients with Co-Occurring Disorder

Can't attend?  See our other events and updates at  www.thenetwork-co.org

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