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 Understanding, Identifying, And Screening For Problem Gambling

Presenters: Ed Talbot and Angela Bergen, PhD

February 2023

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Understand what problem gambling is and its similarities and differences with a substance use disorder;
• Recognize signs indicating problem gambling;
• Describe screening techniques to identify a gambling problem; and
• Examine the resources available for individuals struggling with problem gambling.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

 Choosing the Best Fit: Recovery Residence

Presenter: Kim Bock

January 2023

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Decipher the NHCORR website (Certified Recovery Residence Page and the Accepting New Residents Page).
• Classify clients and discern the best fit recovery residences for a particular person.
• Make use of real-life examples in which these resources are and have been used.

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 Core Function IX: Client Education

Presenter: Kelly Luedtke, M.Ed., CAGS, MLADC

November 2022

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Access resource material for client education.
• Develop an educational assessment for the client.
• Design a learning program for the client.
• Understand the global criteria associated with the core function of client education.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Addressing Motivation and the Process of Change in Group Treatment - Part 1   

Presenter: Dr. Carlo DiClemente, Ph.D., ABPP

March 2022

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• List the active mechanisms related to the individual Process of Change
• Explain why all interventions require behavior change
• Describe the Process of Change

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Addressing Motivation and the Process of Change in Group Treatment - Part 2   

Presenter: Dr. Carlo DiClemente, Ph.D., ABPP

March 2022

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Explain pros and cons of individual MI and group MI in the Change Process
• Describe ways we can see indications someone is in the early stages of the process or the later stages.
• List ways to diffuse resistance in groups.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Tobacco Use and Health Impact   

Presenter: Albee Budnitz, MD

December 2021

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Identify why tobacco product use is a population, public health and societal problem; 
• Understand nicotine and nicotine addiction; and how it relates to tobacco products; and  
• Become aware of what can be done about it and resources to do it.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Effects of Opioids on the Human Brain - Part 1

Presenter: Dr. Leila Jabour

August 2021

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Describe the parts of the reward system of the brain.
  
• Explain effects of opioid use on the brain’s reward circuit. 
  
• List the chemical the brain releases in the reward system of the brain.
  

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Effects of Opioids on the Human Brain - Part 2 

Presenter: Dr. Leila Jabour

August 2021

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Describe the difference between tolerance and dependence.  
• Explain how opioids effects the different parts of the brain. 
• Discuss opioids’ long-lasting impact on overall brain function

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION

Core Function VIII: Crisis Intervention

Presenter: Kelly Luedtke, MLADC

June 2021

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Understand the IC&RC’s definition of Crisis Intervention;
• Understand the IC&RC’s Global Criteria of Crisis Intervention; and
• Be knowledgeable in three different coping skills to help a client calm down.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

TRUST: Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorder: Maximizing Evidence Based Practices

Presenter: Albert Hasson, MSW

April 2021

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to: 

• Identify clinical challenges for individuals with methamphetamine use disorders;
• Learn about the benefits and challenges of Contingency Management (Motivational Incentives) strategy;
• Learn about the benefits and challenges of Community Reinforcement Approach;
• Learn about the benefits and integration of exercise in treatment; and
• Learn about TRUST: An integrated behavioral Model.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Medications for Addiction Recovery in Recovery Housing

Presenters: Mike Gaudet, LICSW, Cheryle Pacapelli, Krystle Urban, Emily Atwood, Dr. Ernie Fletcher and Milena Stott

April 2021 

As a result of this webinar participants will have an understanding of:

• Understand the science of how the brain is affected by substance use disorders and why MAT is critical in mediating recovery;
• Discover the impediments to implementing MAT in RH and some steps to address concerns and consideration; and
• Learn from those with first-hand experience the value of integrating MAT in RH.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADAC

ASAM: Just The Basics

Presenter: Paul Kiernan, LADC

April 2021

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to: 

• Understand the spirit of ASAM, a basic understanding of the 6 dimensions and levels of care;
• Be able to identify the different levels of care; and
• Better understand how an assessment can be used for care planning.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Harm Reduction: Preventing Death, Disease and Suffering 

Presenter: Ryan Fowler

March 2021

As a result of this webinar participants will have an understanding of:

• Current drug trends, evidence-based interventions for drug use, overdose prevention strategies, naloxone administration;
• How, with harm reduction, all drug-related death is preventable; and
• The intersectionality of {Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery} with Harm Reduction.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADAC

Addicted to Fear 

Presenter: Joseph Zannella

May 2020

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Learn the biological basis for Fear and why it can become attractive.
• Learn similarities and differences between fear addiction and other addictions.
• Explain possible treatment for individuals addicted to the adrenaline rush.
• Explore supportive medications and treatments.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Harm Reduction  

Presenter: Haner Hernandez

March 2020

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Describe the philosophy, principles, and practice of harm Reduction;
• Describe at least 2 techniques and strategies for engaging people in Harm Reduction;
• Describe Disparities and Equity;
• Describe their role in promoting, supporting and sustaining meaningful change; and
• Name at least 2 resources for Harm Reduction.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Vaping and Marijuana

Presenter: Lee Anne Dodge
March 2019

You'll learn:

• Become more familiar with vaping/e-cigarette devices and marketing strategies.
• About the risks of nicotine and marijuana on the developing brain.
• About prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies to address the growing concern regarding youth use.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

24/7 Connectedness to Technology- It's Impact on Human Development and It's Role in Anxiety and Depression 

Presenter: Ann Duckless 

January 2019

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Discuss research related to the use of technology, its impact and implications for connectedness and communication with people.
• Describe findings related to exposure of blue screen emissions on the neuroscience of the brain and effects on sleep patterns. 
• Explain the correlation of connectedness to technology to the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression in you

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Increasing Hepatitis C Knowledge for Behavioral Health Providers

Presenter: Haner Hernandez-Bonilla

December 2018

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• List at least three populations at-risk for hepatitis C infection
• Explain the difference between acute and chronic hepatitis C infection
• Discuss at least two reasons why it is important to promote hepatitis C screening and testing
• List treatment factors to consider and describe at least two new treatment options available to for patients with HCV
• Provide examples of strategies to link persons infected with HCV to health care

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Cultural Competency: Communicating Across Boundaries  

Presenter: James Figueiredo, MEd.

November 2018

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to: 

• Provide a basic understanding of cultural competence.
• Increase understanding of the framework and rationale for culturally responsive care.
• Examine individual and organizational barriers to cultural competence.
• Build understanding of cultural perspectives on substance use.

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Acudetox

Presenter: Laura Cooley

June 2018

You'll learn:

• What Acudetox is
• Become familiar with how the safe application of 5 point ear acupuncture treatment and the protocol for successful integration.
• Understand the law that allows the use of AcuDetox by those trained in the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) for the purposes of Behavioral Health in NH.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) Performance Domains

Presenter: Michael Lawless

May 2018

You'll learn:

• The 4 performance domains relative to the recovery supports and the CRSW credential
• The stages of change
• The requirements to become a CRSW in NH
• Guiding principles of recovery

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Medication Assisted Treatment

Presenter: Michael Gaudet

May 2018

You'll learn:

• Medications that are approved in the treatment of substance abuse recovery.
• To identify no fewer than three strategies for effective counseling intervention.
• To identify attitudinal challenges that present with the use of medication in.

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Pain and Stress

Presenter: Nicolas Ruf, MA, LADC

February 2018

As a result of this training participants will:

• Be able to relate stress, physical and emotional pain to brain areas
• Be able to connect the origin and progression of co-occurring disorders to pain.
•  Learn to offer strategies for intervention and treatment.

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Helping Individuals at Risk of Suicide

Presenter: Ann Duckless

December 2017

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Gain knowledge of National Best Practices for community response to suicide thoughts, disclosures, and attempts.
• Learn the risk and protective factors and warning signs for suicide
• Gain insights into suicide data and how age, gender, culture and other demographic and diversity factors impact suicide risk
• Learn skills for intervening with community members at risk and connecting them with appropriate resources
• Gain awareness of community resources and services and how they can be utilized for persons at risk

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Basics of HIV  

Presenter: James Figueiredo

July 2017

As a result of this webinar participants will be able to:

• Learn about HIV risk associated with sexual behaviors and substance use
• Gain knowledge about HIV prevention methods
• Understand the impact of HIV on the individual and community.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Recovery Management-Initiating and Sustaining Recovery

Presenter: Bernadette Gleeson

June 2017

You'll learn to:

• Define what RM, RROSC, and Recovery Capital is, as well as demonstrate a solid understanding of how they are intertwined.
• Describe multiple pathways to/in/of recovery.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the existing research on recovery as it relates to RM, RROSC, and RC.
• Share a general framework of the complex ecosystem within people with SUDs will get and stay well.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Transgender 101: What Substance Use Counselors Need to Know

Presenter: Gia Drew

May 2017

You'll learn:

• What it means to be Transgender by learning and hearing about the experiences of transgender people;
• The language and terminology related to Transgender people, including the differences between Sex and Gender;
• What Transitioning means to each person
• Best practices to use when interacting with a Transgender person.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Trans-Theoretical Model- Stages of Change

Presenter: Haner Hernández

May 2017

You'll learn:

• About the Substance Use Disorders challenges faced by individuals, families, and communities
• The Stages of Change and key characteristics of each stage
• The role of the stages of change in promoting, supporting and sustaining change

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Postvention: How to Promote Healing and Reduce Risk After a Sudden Death or Suicide

Presenter: Ann Duckless

May 2017

You will:

• Gain an awareness of the impact of suicide and recognize warning signs of individuals who may be at increased risk after a suicide.
• Understand the grief that results after a suicide and learn ways to enhance coping for oneself and/or others after a loss.
• Understand best practice protocols for communication and access to resources after a suicide that may reduce further risk, and support healing for an agency or community impacted by a loss.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness-Based Recovery Maintenance

Presenter: Angela Jones

May 2017

Thousands of studies have documented the physical and mental health benefits of mindfulness in general and is inspiring programs to adapt Mindfulness based models for schools, prisons, hospitals, veterans centers, and beyond. The relevance as a recovery maintenance skill for addictions is particularly significant because it is a skill of self-awareness - the first step into recovery. Mindfulness skills can assist in unraveling the complexity that often comes with addiction in the form of co-occurring symptoms.

This webinar will briefly review the research, relevance to effective trauma-sensitive practices, and provide three mindful practices with a script to try for yourself and with your clients or students.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Core Function I: Understanding Screening

Presenter: Kelly Reardon-Luedtke

May 2017

You'll learn:

• The signs and symptoms of substance abuse
• The difference between eligible and appropriate for an agency's program
• The laws, regulations, policies surrounding the treatment of substance use disorders
• How to be a skillful listener
• Keeping necessary records during the screening process
  

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Introduction to Psychopharmacology

Presenter: Joanne McKenna

May 2017

Psychopharmacology for Substance Abuse Counselors is an introduction to the current research informing psychiatric treatment of major psychiatric disorders to include Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders and ADHD.

Various classes of drugs will be discussed as well as the brain chemistry associated with their mechanism of action and basis of side effects.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Co-Occurring Disorders in Youth Offering Hope and Help with Mental Health and Substance Misuse 

Presenter: Ann Duckless

August 2016

You'll learn:

• The signs and symptoms of thought and mood disorders and how to effectively intervene.
• The complexity of co-occurring disorders, with the intersection of mental health and substance misuse challenges.
• Of treatment implications when involving trauma and loss.

The goal of this workshop is to introduce attendees to the performance domains of the CRSW credential: Ethical Responsibility, Advocacy, Mentoring & Education, Recovery & Wellness Support.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

How to Talk about Substance Use Disorder

Presenter: Cheryle Pacapelli

June 2016

You'll learn:

• How to define stigma
• Learn new terminology when talking about Substance use disorder
• Learn about resources for Medication Assisted Recovery/Treatment

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Exploring the Connection Between Prevention and Recovery

Presenter: Jim Wuelfing
May 2016

You'll learn:

• Identify the intersections between prevention and recovery approaches
• Define common terms used in prevention and recovery
• Describe a more holistic approach to the continuum of care
• Describe specific ways in which prevention and recovery practitioners can better support one another

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Motivational Interviewing Basic

Presenter: Stephen Andrew

April 2016

You'll learn:

• Describe three aspects of the spirit of motivational interviewing
• Explain the difference between MI and client-centered
• Recognize the ability to respond to clients with empathic reflective statements
• Identify change talk within client speech
• Recognize open questions designed to elicit change talk
• Provide an empathic summary statement collecting change talk
• Describe a procedure to screen potential counselors for empathic skill

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Peer to Peer Recovery

Presenter: Cheryle Pacapelli

May 2015

You'll learn:

• To define and describe RROSC
• To define and describe the benefits of telephone support techniques for supporting early recovery as well as in sustaining long-term recovery
• To describe the recovery coaching model and recovery coaching academy/training

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

Therapeutic Approaches to Managing Withdrawal

Presenter: Theresa Gleason

December 2015

You'll learn to:

• Name the signs and symptoms of acute withdrawal
• Identify detoxification protocols for the management of acute withdrawal
• Explain the role of comfort medications in the treatment of withdrawal

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

The Connections Between Substance Misuse and Suicide

Presenter: Ann Duckless
November 2014

You'll learn:

• Prevalence rates of suicide attempts by people who misuse substances.
• Prevalence rates of suicide for specific drugs.
• Contributing bio-psycho-social factors that lead to substance misuse and suicide, including the role of cultural, racial, gender, and spiritual diversity.
• Cutting-edge prevention and intervention approaches to be used by mental health and substance abuse professionals.

STEP 1: REGISTER STEP 2: WATCH NOW STEP 3: QUIZ STEP 4: EVALUATION STEP 5: EMAIL NHADACA

What is a Recovery Coach

Presenter: Jim Wuelfing

June 2014

You'll learn:

• What recovery coaching is
• The three primary functions of a recovery coach
• The differences between a counselor, a coach, and a sponsor

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