Initial Training on Addiction and Recovery - May 29, 2025
Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05/29/2025 at 8:30 AM (EDT)
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A 6-Hour Training with Paul Kiernan, LADC
8:30am-4:00pm
NH Audubon, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301
Presentation: This introductory workshop on addiction and recovery is designed to raise awareness and understanding of the dynamics and impact of addiction on people whom we serve. It will cover the neurological basis of addiction; mental, behavioral, emotional, and spiritual dimensions; stages of change; recovery; motivational techniques and resources.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Describe the neurological process of addiction;
- Explain how addiction manifests on various aspects of the whole person (mental, physical, emotional and spiritual);
- Identify the five stages of change;
- Match intervention strategies to stages; and
- Assess appropriate resources for addressing alcohol and other drug concerns.
6 Contact Hours Available
CRSW Performance Domains: 3-4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5, 15-16 & 18
Certified Prevention Specialist Domains: 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.
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.
Paul Kieran
State Opioid Program Coordinator
Paul Kiernan, LADC is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, licensed with the State of New Hampshire. Mr. Kiernan has been working in the field treating addictive disorders since 2006. He has provided direct clinical services in residential withdrawal management, outpatient counseling, and Intensive Outpatient services. Paul provided a variety of interventions in these settings including group and individual counseling, case management, evaluation and assessment, crisis management, referral, hospital based consultation, and psychoeducation.
Mr. Kiernan has extensive training in Motivational Interviewing, Treatment planning and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria. He has also provided training to direct service clinicians from all over the state of New Hampshire, primarily in the ASAM Criteria and its application. Throughout his career Mr. Kiernan has created clinical tools, provided extensive training, support and consultation for the New Hampshire substance use disorder treatment system. Paul is currently the State Opioid Program Coordinator for the Department for Behavioral Health.