Participants will review the definitions of Substance Use, Substance-Induced, and Addictive Disorders. The 10 classes of substances will be examined before examining the five most common (Alcohol, Cannabis, Tobacco, Opioids, and Methamphetamine). Four new categories for diagnosis that were added to DSM 5 in 2013 will also be explored: Cannabis Withdrawal, Caffeine Withdrawal, Tobacco Use,
The tour provides a history of Project Harmony and child advocacy centers, an overview of the various departments within Project Harmony, and the roles of our co-located partner agencies. Join us in person for a presentation of our campus. Click here to register for the tour. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if
This training will consist of viewing the video “Social Workers: Supporting Youth with Incarcerated Parents.” The video will be broken down into smaller parts to allow for discussion on the content, leading to exploring and developing ways to incorporate the information watched and discussed into application. If you would like to attend one, please email
Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed, award-winning two and a half hour training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Through interviews with a very diverse group of people with lived experience, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children® teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances
Depressive Disorders are characterized by persistent feelings of sorrow, worthlessness and a lack of desire to engage in formerly pleasurable activities. Emptiness, irritable mood, and sadness are accompanied by changes within a person that impacts their capacity to function. The variance among the Depressive Disorders are duration, timing, and causes and the most recent DSM-5-TR
The diagnosis of mental disorders is very different from other physiological problems. There are no tests, measurements, or scans that work as evidence for a mental disorder, yet a diagnosis is an important tool for both practitioners and clients. A diagnosis provides the road map for treatment planning as well as categorical information for health
Engagement with children and families may seem like a simple concept, but it is much more complex. This training focuses on the importance of family engagement, which involves all aspects of interaction with youth and families in a deliberate manner to make well-informed decisions about safety, permanency, lifelong connections, and well-being. Family engagement is important to ensure
