March 26 Virtual Event
Treating Addictive Disorders: A Strengths-Based Approach
The COVID 19 pandemic has contributed to an increase in substance abuse of alcohol and opioid overdoses. The curtailment of live AA meetings and other treatment services has exacerbated the challenge. In this workshop, Dr Meichenbaum will provide a strengths- and evidenced -based treatment approach that contributes to “lasting behavioral changes” in addicted clients. Click on the TITLE to learn more….
Treatment of Prolonged & Complicated Grief and Traumatic Bereavement
The COVID 19 pandemic has caused over 450,000 deaths in the U.S. In addition, there have been an upsurge of deaths due to increased opioid overdoses, increased rates of suicides, and deaths due to family violence and police misconduct. Each death has a profound effect on surviving family members , especially if they could not be with their loved one at the time of their death and if memorial services were disrupted. Click on the TITLE to learn more…
Chronic Pain in Clients with Substance Abuse & the Role of Opioids
In this talk, Dr. Pohl will discuss chronic pain as a complicated web of emotions and physical symptoms. The most common way to treat pain is to use opioid medications, which actually complicates the course of chronic pain. To learn more, click on the TITLE….
