A 6-hour training with Joseph Zannella, MA, LADC
October 13, 2023
8:30am-4pm
PRESENTATION: This training is designed to advance our understanding of the biological components of addiction. It addresses both chemical addictions and behavior addictions such as gambling and social media. It is appropriate for clinicians, preventions specialists and administrative staff. The most up to date research and information available will help us to not only understand addiction but inform our plans for recovery, and educate our clients. New chemicals of abuse will be presented and the latest information on internet related addictions and compulsions will be reviewed.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- List the basic nervous system processes underlying addiction;
- Describe how to better present this information to our clients;
- Adjust a client’s recovery plan to maximize success; and
- Summarize techniques on how to effectively treat the biological issues that develop from addictions effects on the central nervous system.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Joseph has 34 years of experience working with mental health and addiction issues. He specializes in helping people with Anxiety issues, Recovery from Addictions, and Eating Disorders. He has been the Clinical Director of the ASIST program for Family Reentry for the last eight years, and was the Director of the Renfrew Center of Southern Connecticut for five years specializing in treating clients with Eating Disorders. He is on the faculty of the New England Institute of Addiction Studies for 20 years teaching the Neurobiology of Addictions, Psybersick, Ethics and many other topics. With Clinical and Administrative skills and in his work as a professional educator he has unique qualifications to assist both clinicians and clients. He is also in private practice in Fairfield County, CT.
REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members $65; *Non-Members $75; *NBCC included. For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 or training@nhadaca.org
6 Contact Hours Available
CRSW Performance Domains: 3, 4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5-7, 11-17
CPS Domains: 2, 6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist Category A
NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form. For multiple registrants you must register each one individually. Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received. Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration. Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received. We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training of high demand topics. Thank you.
This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
