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Continuing Education Hours (CEH's)
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Free CEU training: Alcohol and Drugs: From Arrest to Recovery Central California Recovery (CCR)/Assessment, Training, & Research (ATR) will be providing a free Continuing Education presentation on how to assist your clients that have been arrested when addiction is a factor in the person’s arrest or court proceeding. The education will be presented by three attorneys who work closely with clients who have legal consequences as a result of their abuse of alcohol and drugs. The education will include Criminal, Family, Juvenile, and Dependency court cases in addition to information and consequences to current and future professional licensing and social service and financial aid assistance due to arrests resulting in criminal convictions.
The training will take place on February 24, 2012
From 1:00 pm-4:00 pm at Antioch Substance Abuse programs
Located at:3838 N. West AvenueFresno CA 93705Call (559) 681-1947 or (559) 226-0809 for directions Speakers: Mary Moshrefi Ms. Mary Moshrefi has represented clients in various capacities, including in Dissolution of Marriages (separations and divorces) involving small properties up to multi-million dollar estates; child custody, visitation, and child and spousal support cases; juveniles and adults in cases involving small traffic infractions to misdemeanors and felony crimes involving multiple strikes. Ms.Moshrefiis the president of the Family Law Division of the Fresno County Bar Association, and a member of theCaliforniaand Fresno County Bar Associations. Todd Eilers ToddD.Eilerswas admitted to the California State Bar in May of 2004. He graduated from California Western School of Law, where he received an Honor’s degree in Criminal Law. Mr.Eilershas extensive experience in criminal law. Not only did he complete his first criminal jury trial while still in law school, he has continued to try cases consistently with Not-Guilty verdicts. With 40 Jury Trials under his beltMr.Eilershas developed a reputation as an attorney who isn't afraid to take "any case" to trial. Michael Aed MichaelAedhas been practicing criminal defense in theCentral Valleyalmost exclusively for the past ten years. A majority of the people he defends struggle with issues related to alcohol and/or drug addiction. Michaelhas worked closely with ATR finding solutions to the problems of those who face addiction as they relate to the criminal justice system, the work environment, and the destruction of the family unit.
Three CEU Hours will be provided by Debbie Harkness, LAADC, for certified counselors
and clinicians. Please RSVP as soon as possible. Seating is limited.
RSVP by email to debbieharkness@peoplepc.com
or assessment_training_research@yahoo.com Or call (559) 681-1947 or (559) 273-2942
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U.S Joural Training Inc.3rd AnnualCounseling Advances ConferenceMarch 15-17, 2012 * Las Vegas, NVUp to 24 hours for Continuing Education6 Hours of Ethics Pre-Conference Workshop March 14, 2012Special Focus on:
- The Trauma
- Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders
- Treating Anxiety and Depression
- Neuroscience, Mindfulness & Recovery
- Special Track on Sexual Addiction
For more information call 1-800-441-5569Or online at www.usjt.com
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Understanding the ASAM PPC-2R:
ASAM Placement Criteria for the Treatment of Substance Related Disorders
Fresno, California
Co-Sponsored By:
Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs, Alcohol and Other Drug Policy Institute, and California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
Hosted By:
Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health
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This Training is FREE of Charge
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Check-in will begin at 8:00 am and the training will begin promptly at 8:30 am
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Location:
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UC Center, Fresno
550 East Shaw, Fresno, CA 93710
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Substance use and mental health providers (e.g., counselors, case managers, program directors, executive directors and administrators for DUI outpatient, and residential treatment programs) interested in learning about ASAM criteria and placement.
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Training
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The training entitled, Understanding the ASAM PPC-2R, is designed for Substance Abuse Clinicians and Administrative Staff interested in learning the skills to apply the ASAM Placement Criteria tools to level of care placement for consumers with substance abuse issues. The training format will include lecture and practice-based exercises, with a focus on skill building and transfer of knowledge to immediate workplace application.
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Learning Objectives:
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At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to:
1. Understanding the clinical and cost-effective benefits of treatment level of care placement;
2. Identify the essential skills for effective assessment;
3. Know the six dimensions utilized to assess patient placement and their importance in determining care;
4. Recognize the criteria used to differentiate the levels of care.
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Continuing Education:
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Six (6.0) continuing education (CE) credits/contact hours will be available to MFTs/LCSWs (CA BBS, PCE 2001), C.A.D.C.s (CFAAP/CAADAC, 2N-00-445-1113), C.A.T.C.s (CAADE, CP 20 903 C 0613), C.A.S.s (BCAS/CAARR, 5033), and R.A.S.s (Breining Institute, CEP0604111449-ULA-HE).
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Parking:
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Onsite parking is available at no charge.
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WestCare California
SASCA Region I: WestCare
Presents"FACES of CHANGE"
March 1st-2nd, 2012Thursday: 8am-4pm & Friday: 8am-12pm
University Square Hotel4961 North Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726FREE Conference & FREE CEUs
Co-Occurring Disorders—Violent Offenders
Gang Members—Cultural Differences
Proudly Welcoming: Secretary Matthew Cate, CDCR& Chief Steve Hedrick, CDCRFEATURING: Igor Koutsenok, M.D.“Coercion or Motivation: What Brings Change?”PA II J.D. Garcia, “My Life with the Mexican Mafia”& Herbert Cruz, M.D., “A New Culture, A New Face”visit: http://westcaresasca.eventbrite.com/
MUST REGISTER BY FEB. 20th!
For More Info: Mai Vang 559.265.4800 & mai.vang@westcare.com
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California Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors
3400 Bradshaw Road, Suite B
Sacramento,CA95827
916/ 368-9412
REGION 3 NORTH
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This training will focus on identifying signs and symptoms of PTSD. Self-medicating with alcohol and/or other illicit drugs. Evidence Base Treatment Modalities being utilize to treatment this disorder.
(Bring your questions for Questions and Answer Session at the end of the presentation)
Saturday February 11, 2012 from 9:00A.M. TO 11:00 A.M.
Who: Elizabeth McKee, Ph.D.
What: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Where: Veteran Affairs Health Care System
Education Building, Room 2A-13
2615 East Clinton Ave
Fresno, CA 93706
Cost: $10 for students and $15 for CAADAC members and $20 for non-members (Cash or Check)
Make checks out to: "CAADAC Region 3 North"
3 North Regional Business Meeting to follow training. Come get involved!!
Please call or email to reserve your seat
3 North Director Aaron Utendahl @ (559) 225-6100 ext. 5831 or email: aaron.utendahl@va.gov
2 CEU’s And 1.5 PDH Available!
CEU Provider # For CAADAC, CAADE, CAARR, BRN, BBS
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March 8, 2012
Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health,
Substance Abuse Services
Continuing Education Units are offered for all workshops
Call and register today!
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ASAM Placement Criteria |
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UC Center 550 East Shaw Fresno, CA
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Group Counseling in Addictions |
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All Treatment Providers |
UC Center 550 East Shaw Fresno, CA |
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Presented by the Modesto GospelMissionThis training will be open to the community.CAS Provider #5137****3.5 CEU’s for CAS Counselors ONLY
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February 22, 2012 |
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1pm to 5pm |
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The ModestoGospel Mission
1400 Yosemite Blvd.
Modesto,CA95353 |
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dale@homelessmission.org |
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