Trauma-Informed Care for Adolescent Substance Use
This provider training is 4-hour professional development course for behavioral health professionals seeking to improve their knowledge and skills related to trauma-informed care for adolescents who use substances. The training provides an overview of best practices in adolescent substance use treatment, including:
Learners will be engaged in learning through:
didactics on evidence-based practices
individual and small group reflection activities
opportunities to apply skills learned to youth and family case vignettes
All participants will be provided with a list of references and resources for further learning to support professionals with implementing the practices discussed in the training.
*Eligible participants will receive up to three an a half (3.5) Category A/I continuing education credits.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 -- Open Registration (Virtual) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 -- Open Registration (Virtual) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Family-Based Behavioral Treatments for Youth Substance Abuse – Best Practices
This provider training will present an overview of evidence-based practices for addressing adolescent substance abuse in outpatient clinical settings. In particular, the workshop will focus on family-based interventions that empower parents and other caregivers to take an active role in their young person’s care and address the parenting practices and family dynamics that often contribute to adolescent substance use. Examples of techniques to be discussed include:
youth motivational enhancement
parenting skill development
family communication exercises
Throughout, the workshop will emphasize how to engage and provide culturally-responsive care to a diverse array of families including marginalized and minoritized youth and families facing multiple stressors.
*Eligible participants will receive up to four (4) Category A/I continuing education credits.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 -- Open Registration (Virtual) 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 -- Open Registration (Virtual) 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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