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Friday January 31, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
1 CE Credit
Program Description:
Due to the prevalence of substance use and misinformation about treatment in NH, it is imperative that all clinicians have accurate, up to date information about the current trends in substance use and treatment protocols. This workshop will provide attendees with basic to intermediate level training to gain valuable knowledge regarding the prevalence of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders, as well as common challenges to treatment. Finally, the presenter will demonstrate how to incorporate Evidence-based Practices that support improved outcomes.
Level of Instruction:
Introductory
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe current substance use trends in NH
2. Compare and contrast both NH and National Substance Use Disorder (SUD) trends
3. Discuss the prevalence of Co-Occurring Disorders in NH and nationally
4. List at least three Evidence-based Treatment Interventions to treat both SUD and Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders
About the Presenter:
James Gamache, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, MLADC, ICAADC: James is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Licensed Masters Level Alcohol & Drug Counselor (MLADC) and has been working in the field of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment since 1995. James is currently employed with Greater Nashua Mental Health as the VP of Quality and Corporate Compliance. James has presented nationally on topics related to Co-Occurring Disorders at annual conferences such as National Association of Addictions Counselors (NAADAC), National Conference on Addiction Disorders (NCAD), C4 Recovery Foundation CORE Conference, and NH Behavioral Health Conferences. James co-authored and published a White Paper Outcome Study in the National Journal of Mental Health and Addiction Treatment in 2020 which focused on successful treatment interventions and outcomes of clients with Co-Occurring Disorders. James is a current surveyor with The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and Executive Board Member as an Organizational Delegate with the National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC). James has also worked as a research clinician with Dartmouth College to study and develop Evidenced Based Cognitive Behavioral Treatment interventions for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (CBT for PTSD) and Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT).
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NHPA prices workshops by CE credit hour:
$25.00 per CE for members; $35.00 per CE for non-members
Paying with a check:
Checks must be received within one week of the event. If payment has not been received, registrant will still have option to pay online with a credit card up until the day before the program. If an invoice remains open on the day of the event, the registrant will not be allowed to attend.
Cancellation policy:
Refunds, minus a 10% cancellation fee, will be issued for all cancellations received two weeks prior to the start of the course. No refunds or vouchers will be made thereafter. No-shows are not refunded.
Attendance policy:
Full attendance is required to obtain CEs per NHPA policy. No partial credit will be given. Those who attend the workshop and complete the evaluation form will receive 1 continuing education credit. Please note that APA CE rules require that we only give credit to those who attend the entire workshop. Those arriving after the scheduled start time or leaving before the workshop is completed will not receive CE credits.
Registrations are Transferable:
Registrants can transfer an event confirmation to another individual. The NHPA office must be notified of the transfer at least 24 hours prior to the event.
This program is sponsored by the New Hampshire Psychological Association. NHPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NHPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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