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March 16, 2024
GACA Professional Development CE Event
Virtual
The Disease of Addiction: Introduction to the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spirtual Aspects of Substance Use Disorders
Saturday, March 16, 2024
8:45 AM Check-In
9:00 AM Workshop Begins
12:30 PM Lunch Break
1:00 AM Workshop Continues
4:00 PM Workshop Concludes
Location: Online - Zoom
Investment: $65 Members, $99 Non-Members
6.0 CE/Clock Hours Approved by GACA, GAMFT, GSCSW, NAADAC and NBCC.
Description:
This workshop is designed to provide introductory concepts of the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual theoretical perspective of SUDs. The Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual model provides a holistic view of the etiology and pathology of SUDs.
Learning objectives:
1. Provide a comprehensive view of SUD
2. Develop an understanding of Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual factors contributing to SUD.
3. Inform Assessment and Treatment of SUD.
Presenter: Russell Proctor, LMSW, CAC II, CCS, LADAC, QCS
Russell graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology: Addiction & Recovery, in 2019, and graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with his Master’s in Social Work.
Russell has worked full time in the substance abuse counseling field since 2007, gaining experience in a variety of settings in the continuum of care for substance abuse treatment. Russell specializes is Christian-Based treatment for SUD’s.
His personal experience with addiction and recovery, combined with years of counselor training and formal education have equipped Russell with empathy, clinical skills, and professionalism for his calling to serve in the substance abuse counseling field.
Russell enjoys anything outdoors, and spending time with his family.
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