Understanding Substance Use through the Lens of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma - October 15, 2024

A 6-Hour Training with Dr. Tana Bridge

8:30am-4:00pm

130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301

Presentation: The interrelationship between substances including opioids, stimulants, alcohol, and trauma is understood. Treating substance use disorders as well as preventing lapse/relapse requires a working knowledge of not only what signs and symptoms exist with trauma but also, how trauma impacts brain function, coping, and client well- being. This session will cover the basics of trauma definition and symptomology, with a special focus on the impact of multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and treatment considerations.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the relationship between trauma and substance use disorders;
2. Describe the cumulative effect of Adverse Childhood experiences on the brain and coping;
3. List at least 2 impacts trauma(s) have on coping; and
4. List at least 3 treatment considerations when working with those experiencing trauma/complex trauma. 

6 Contact Hours Available

CRSW Performance Domains: 1 & 4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5-8, 11 & 14-18
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.