Description
Description:
Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders have increased in prevalence leading addiction specialists to focus on learning about and developing relevant treatment modalities. However, it is important to consider the level of functioning of the client, existence of shame and to tailor treatment appropriately. Connecting with individual narratives has been an important part of the history of addiction recovery and also useful for those working with alcoholics and addicts. Almost two-thirds of clients with addiction also have a co-occurring mental health disorder and 12-Step programs are the most commonly utilized self-help groups. Therefore, it is imperative that these clients are effectively guided in the integration process of the clinical and 12 Step models.
Topics in the “A: Narratives & Challenges” webinar:
High-Functioning Alcoholic Narrative
• Narrative Therapy and Addiction Recovery
• Personal Story of Alcoholism and Recovery as Case Study
• Active Addiction and Recovery: First Person Journal Entries
Understanding and Treating High-Functioning Alcoholics and Addicts
• Unique Characteristics and Treatment Challenges of High-Functioning Alcoholics/Addict
• DSM-IV TR versus DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria
• Challenges in Diagnosing and Treating Young Adult Clients
• Treatment Strategies for Working with a High-Functioning Population
Topics in the “B: Barriers to Treatment” webinar:
Non-Traditional Addiction Treatment Modalities
• Description of Traditional and Non-Traditional Levels of Addiction Treatment Care
• Effective Treatment Options for High-Functioning Alcoholics and Addicts
• Discussion of Innovative Addiction Treatment Options
Barriers to Addiction Treatment
• Research about Addiction and Shame
• Impact on High-Functioning Alcoholic and Addiction Identification
• The Anonymous People: A Movement Towards Recovery Pride
Topics in the “C: Integrating Therapies” webinar:
Effective 12-Step Integration for Dual Diagnosis Treatment
• Evidence-Based Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment Concepts
• Benefits and Challenges of High-Functioning Alcoholics Utilizing 12-Step Programs
• Navigating 12-Step Programs
• Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment Suggestions
Who Should Attend?:
• Physicians, Psychologists, Mental Health Nurses,Therapists
• All Staff in Addictions Settings
• Social Workers & Allied Professional Staff in Psychiatric settings
• Primary Care Physicians & Nurses; MH Staff in Community Settings
• Intake & Frontline Staff; Mental Health Managers and Educators
• Mental Health Nurses and Staff in Correctional & Forensic Settings
• Mental Health Staff in Adolescent Settings
• Selected Staff in Harm Reduction, Group Homes and Family Violence Programs.
** This is not a ‘self help’ course or a course for family members. This course is intended for continuing education purposes for mental health & addiction personnel. **
Sarah Allen Benton, MS, LMHC, LPC, AADC
Sarah Allen Benton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She is Co-Owner of Benton Behavioral Health Consulting and Waterview Behavioral Health. She was the Clinical Strategy Advisor and Director of Clinical Services for Aware Recovery Care currently operating in 11 states. She has been a therapist and consultant at various levels of care. Sarah was a Therapist at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA at The Brook dual diagnosis transitional living program, Klarman Center for eating disorder treatment and the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Institute.
Sarah has presented internationally to a wide variety of audiences on many unique behavioral health topics. She is author of the books “Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic” and “Parents in Recovery: Navigating a Sober Family Lifestyle” (2024). She has been featured in the New York Times, on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, CBS Early Show, SiriusXM, NPR and writes a blog on PsychologyToday.com.
