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Friday, May 16, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Adelphi University
University Center
Garden City, New York
Conference Cost: $115.00
Online Registration
This workshop will present a framework for providing treatment for co-occurring disorders that understands the complexities involved. Identifying the four classifications of mental health disorders most commonly associated with chemical dependency, concerns associated with addressing the co-morbidity, barriers to treatment, appropriate treatment venues and strategies regarding medication and abstinence will be explored. Examples from clinical practice will be presented and interventions examined through case presentations.
About the Instructor:
Nicholas R. Lessa, MA, LCSW, CSAC, has been a leader, trainer, and innovator in the field of chemical dependency treatment for 25 years. He is currently a managing partner and CEO of Inter-Care, a private outpatient substance abuse clinic in Manhattan. He has co-authored the book, Wiley Concise Guide to Mental Health: Substance Use Disorders.
Mr. Lessa also trained to use and teach motivational interviewing with its developers William Miller, PhD and Stephen Rollnick, PhD.
Cancellation Policy: No refund can be made for cancellation five or fewer days before the event. Requests for refunds for registration fees must be received in writing.
Disclaimer: The University reserves the right to cancel any workshop. Registrants will be notified in advance and full refunds will be issued.
Inclement Weather: If you are concerned that your workshop will be cancelled due to inclement weather, please call 516.877.6870. If the University is closed, your workshop will be cancelled.
Parking Information: Please note that parking is located both to the left of the Alumni House and in the rear of the Alumni House. Additional parking can be found across the street at Adelphi University.
Credentialing Information: Program information has been submitted for approval to the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Education and Training for 6 training credits toward earning or recredentialing the CASAC.
Continuing Education Credits: 6 Continuing Education Credits will be given through the New York State Chapter of the NASW. Certificates of Attendance will be issued day of program.
About the School of Social Work
At Adelphi, we have been training highly skilled professional social workers throughout Long Island, the tri-state area, and across the nation almost 60 years. The School of Social Work's Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development is dedicated to providing social workers and other human service professionals meaningful and relevant opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills to better meet the needs of their clients and organizations.
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