Neurologic-Informed Care - April 21, 2026
- Registration Closed
A 6-Hour Training with Carolyn Lemsky, Ph.D
8:30am-4:00pm
130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
Presentation: This workshop will provide a a review implementation strategies for the recommendations contained in Chapter 19: Addressing cognitive Impairment, of the American Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria 4th Addition. The concept of neurologic- informed care was introduced into the ASAM criteria in order to address growing recognition that cognitive impairment often a significant barrier when it comes to finding and staying in treatment. As many as half of all people who attempt treatment programs are affected by some degree of difficulty with learning, attention, judgement and behavioral-self management. The struggle to manage the cognitive demands of addictions treatment is easily misunderstood as non-compliance with care or a lack of motivation for change. Cognitive impairment is a significant risk factor for prematurely leaving care. When cognitive impairment is recognized and accommodated treatment retention and outcomes are improved.
Workshop content will focus on recognizing functional cognitive impairment, along with strategies and resources that can be used by individual practitioners to make treatment more accessible. Topics will include screening for cognitive impairment, cognitive compensation strategies, evidence based intervention and program recommendations. Attendees will be provided with a copy of the Brain Injury Tool Kit.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify some of the main causes of cognitive impairment in people who are seeking care for addictions;
- Define cognitive impairment, including the main features of attention, memory, processing and executive functioning;
- Recognize cognitive impairment and include this information when determining level of care;
- Identify practical strategies that can be used in interacting with clients;
- Demonstrate how to include intervention for cognitive impairment in treatment planning; and
- Demonstrate how to access information useful for making program modifications designed to directly address cognitive impairment.
6 Contact Hours Available
CRSW Performance Domains: 3-4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 3, 6-7, 11, 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 course has been approved by New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association (NHADACA), as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #23792, NHADACA is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
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.
Dr. Carolyn Lemsky
Clinical Director
Community Head Injury Resource Services
Dr. Carolyn Lemsky, PhD. C.Psych. ABPP-CN, is a board certified neuropsychologist with over 25 years of experience working in rehabilitation settings in the U.S. and Canada. For the past 20 years she has been the Clinical Director at Community Head Injury Resource Services of Toronto. She is also the director of the Substance Use and Brain Injury (SUBI) Bridging Project, a research and knowledge transfer initiative funded by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation. SUBI training and clinical materials have been used internationally to prepare addictions and mental health workers to accommodate the needs of people living with acquired brain injury. She has provided training and consultation across the US and Canada. In addition to frequent conference presentations, Dr. Lemsky has contributed book chapters and articles to the neuropsychology and brain injury literature.
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