Highlighted throughout the presentation will be opportunities for the creative use of viewpoints, statistics, and examples shared to create a strategic plan on implementing improved policies, procedures and benefits for a recovery positive work environment. Finally, the presentation will encourage employers to examine their own biases towards addiction, mental health/illness, and recovery/recoverees. The personal challenges, including fear of judgement/punishment and various barriers, will be discussed. Resources for professional development in creating healthier work environments, as well as cultural competency training, addiction/mental health services will be provided. Learning Objectives: Understand the spectrum of recovery. Cultivate healthier and recovery positive work environments. Understand the importance of cultural competence for a healthy work environment and successful recovery. Breakout Session 6 from 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (Pick One) Track: Clinical Title: The Intersection of Trauma and Substance Use Disorders Speaker: Maria P. Hanzlik Description: Research has consistently shown the comorbidity between psychological trauma and substance use disorders. This session will examine recent research related to the prevalence rates of trauma-related conditions, substance use disorders, and the occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders. In addition, this session will also examine an evidence-based therapy to treat both co-occurring conditions from a psychological perspective. Learning Objectives: Understand prevalence rates of psychological trauma and substance use disorders. Name 3 factors that increase the likelihood of that a survivor of trauma may present with a substance use disorder. Name the components of an evidence-based treatment for co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorders. Track: Enforcement Title: Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP) Presentation Speaker: Aaron Negangard and Representatives of Dearborn County Description: The tragedy of addiction has taken its toll on Indiana families and children. Not only are individual lives and potential being lost, those in active addiction are driving impaired,
Highlighted throughout the presentation will be opportunities for the creative use of viewpoints, statistics, and examples shared to create a strategic plan on implementing improved policies, procedures and benefits for a recovery positive work environment. Finally, the presentation will encourage employers to examine their own biases towards addiction, mental health/illness, and recovery/recoverees. The personal challenges, including fear of judgement/punishment and various barriers, will be discussed. Resources for professional development in creating healthier work environments, as well as cultural competency training, addiction/mental health services will be provided. Learning Objectives: Understand the spectrum of recovery. Cultivate healthier and recovery positive work environments. Understand the importance of cultural competence for a healthy work environment and successful recovery. Breakout Session 6 from 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (Pick One) Track: Clinical Title: The Intersection of Trauma and Substance Use Disorders Speaker: Maria P. Hanzlik Description: Research has consistently shown the comorbidity between psychological trauma and substance use disorders. This session will examine recent research related to the prevalence rates of trauma-related conditions, substance use disorders, and the occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders. In addition, this session will also examine an evidence-based therapy to treat both co-occurring conditions from a psychological perspective. Learning Objectives: Understand prevalence rates of psychological trauma and substance use disorders. Name 3 factors that increase the likelihood of that a survivor of trauma may present with a substance use disorder. Name the components of an evidence-based treatment for co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorders. Track: Enforcement Title: Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP) Presentation Speaker: Aaron Negangard and Representatives of Dearborn County Description: The tragedy of addiction has taken its toll on Indiana families and children. Not only are individual lives and potential being lost, those in active addiction are driving impaired,
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