Educator: Amy Sohler, MPA, MA, LMHC, SUDP, CSAT

Description: Many clients understand the neuroscience of addiction and recovery better than their counselors. As a counselor, it’s imperative to minimally know what your clients do and be able to give your uninformed clients the most legitimate information. In this training, participants will learn the essential aspects of neuroscience that their clients may or may not already know, delving into the intricacies of the limbic system and the pleasure-reward pathway and gaining insight into their significance in addiction and recovery. We will explore the pivotal role of neurotransmitters like dopamine and understand their impact on neural network wiring. Additionally, the session will focus on the neurochemical mechanisms underlying medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and its efficacy in addressing addiction.

Duration: one hour

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Educator: Dr. Dixie Brown

Description: This course will explore the intricate relationship between the gut and the brain. Throughout the course, we will explore various vital topics, including an in-depth look into the nervous system and understanding the intricacies of the gut. We will analyze the gut-brain axis, its implications, and the role of inflammation in this connection. Additionally, we will examine the link between gut health and mental well-being, mainly its association with anxiety and depression. Furthermore, the course will cover the significance of pro and prebiotics in maintaining a healthy gut and its impact on overall well-being.

Duration: one hour

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Location: Red Bank, New Jersey
Educator: Glenn Duncan, LPC, LCADC, CCS, ACS

Description: During this workshop Glenn will overview the major ASAM Criteria 4th Edition changes. The discussion will include level-of-care updates, dimensional redesign, and introduction of new concepts. New concepts include the introduction of subdimensions, conceptualizing dimensional drivers when assessing clinical needs and repurposing risk ratings. The ASAM Criteria 4th Edition also embraces and includes a focus on harm reduction, utilizing cultural humility, and conducting shared decision-making with patients. ASAM also has updated recommendations for assessment and treatment planning standards.

Registration cost: $24.71 (fees + tax included)

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Educator: Khara Croswaite Brindle, MA, LPC, ACS, CFT-I

Khara Croswaite Brindle, MA, LPC, ACS, CFT-I, is passionate about giving people aha moments that create goosebumps and catalyze decisive action. She is a TEDx Speaker, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, and Financial Therapist in Colorado. Khara enjoys various roles as a serial entrepreneur, author, professional speaker, professor, and consultant. Her greatest joy is engaging driven entrepreneurs, fellow helpers, and perfectionists to move from workaholic to well-balanced with streamlined strategies that fit their busy lifestyles. Khara specializes in helping therapists and financial therapists turn pain points into possibilities through consultation, courses, and supervision.

Description: This course helps support clinicians in their money-healing work and introduces tools for money-healing in clinical practice. The course covers three areas of focus: Money Healing, Money Practices/Strategies, and Money Freedom. In the Money Healing section, the course focuses on shutting down money shame. In the Money Practices/Strategies section, the course covers removing the mystery of money. And in the Money Freedom section, the course includes reworking worth and wealth. Through this course, clinicians can gain valuable insights and tools to help clients with financial trauma and work towards a healthier relationship with money.

Duration: one hour

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Educator: Paul Lavella Jr. MA, LPC, LCADC, ICGC-I, CSAT, ACS, CCS

Paul Lavella Jr. is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor and is the Founder and Director of NJ Recovery & Wellness, an outpatient counseling practice in Florham Park and Cherry Hill, NJ. Approaching 20 years of service in the behavioral health field, Paul is ever the advocate for early intervention, having experience in treating adolescents, young adults, and families seeking to improve the quality of their lives. Mission-driven, Paul aims to reduce stigma for those with mental health conditions and substance use disorder and improve outcomes for those seeking services.

Description: In formal treatment of mental health conditions and substance use disorders, skilled professionals may be generally aware that co-occurring conditions may reveal themselves. Those seeking relief from one symptom group may have others that impact the quality of life and present themselves alongside the primary condition or reveal themselves when addressing the primary symptoms.

Clinicians largely stand to benefit from an update in current presentations of other compulsive behaviors or process/behavioral addictions. In this advanced-level training, participants will review features of co-morbid gambling disorder, internet gaming disorder, compulsive sexual behavior, and binge eating disorder, be introduced to psychometric tools to evaluate these conditions, and gain a deeper appreciation for how the relationships between these co-occurring compulsive behaviors can help guide treatment interventions.

Duration: an hour and a half

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Educator: Amy Sohler, MPA, MA, LMHC, SUDP, CSAT

Description: Do you notice that your client plays one of three roles – victim, rescuer, or persecutor? Are they always seeking sympathy and avoiding responsibility, or do they prioritize others’ needs over their own? Alternatively, do they frequently exhibit traits of being critical and judgmental towards others? While playing the victim role may offer sympathy and avoid responsibility, it often hinders personal growth and genuine connections. Meanwhile, adopting the rescuer role provides validation and purpose but may distract from addressing one’s needs. On the other hand, taking on the perpetrator role falsely empowers and deflects attention from personal shortcomings, perpetuating unhealthy dynamics and inhibiting self-awareness.

Duration: one hour

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Educator: Dr. Dixie Brown

Description: In this course, we will cover topics such as yoga, the science of stress and mental health, mental health disorders, and the use of yoga as a complementary therapy for substance use disorders. We will explore the mind-body connection, yoga techniques for mental wellness, and how yoga can be incorporated into treatment plans. Additionally, we will discuss the challenges and considerations of integrating yoga into mental health treatment and provide various resources and opportunities for further learning. Join us better to understand the relationship between yoga and mental health!

Duration: one hour

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Educator: Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC, IGDC, PC

Description: Join us for a course that explores gambling in the United States. Jody will cover understanding gambling, at-risk and problematic gambling, the current state of gambling in the US, sports betting research, and videos on gambling disorders in practice. We’ll also review the DSM criteria for Gambling Disorders, compare SUD and Gambling Disorders, and review screens and assessments for treatment settings. Additionally, we will identify national and local resources for Problem Gambling Help. This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of gambling and its associated disorders, as well as insights into treatment and support resources.

Duration: one hour

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