Dual Diagnosis: The Chicken & Egg Relationship Between Mental Illness & Addiction

Teacher

Thursday, August 11, 2022, from 6:30-8:30 PM EST

COURSE EVALUATION

Summary: Research reveals many people who develop substance use disorders are also diagnosed with mental disorders and vice versa. In this thought-provoking and powerful workshop, participants learn the “chicken and egg” relationship between mental health and addiction. Marter shares case studies, supportive resources, and important criteria for proper assessment and treatment planning. Attendees can expect to participate in interactive exercises and lively discussions.

Marter has facilitated this popular workshop for The Family Institute at Northwestern University, Credible Behavioral Health, Elderwerks, and the NationalAlliance on Mental Illness.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Discover the etiology of addiction and mood/anxiety disorders and their interactive and interdependent relationship and understand implications for diagnosis and treatment.
Describe how to assess for an appropriate level of care and how to facilitate referrals and treatment coordination.
Discuss the importance of ongoing support through 12-step programs and other helpful support groups.
Identify effective treatment in counseling and the importance of collaborative care with other treatment providers including the primary care physician and psychiatrist to achieve best practice.

Target Audience: Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Addiction Counselors, & LMFT

Content Level: Beginner to Intermediate

2 CE Hour Credits Approved By: NAADAC, ASWB, & NBCC

State Board Approval

Course Features

Lectures 2
Quizzes 0
Duration 2 hours
Skill level Intermediate
Language English
Students 0
Certificate Yes
Assessments Yes

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Joyce Marter

Joyce Marter has been a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for over twenty years and is an expert in mindfulness, self-esteem, career, and the psychology of money. She is the Founder of Urban Balance, an insurance-friendly, counseling practice with over 175 therapists working from nearly twenty locations in six states.

Marter is a leader in the profession and has served as President of the Illinois Counseling Association, two terms as President of the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association, and Chair of the Midwest Region of the American Counseling Association. She is Adjunct Faculty at The Family Institute at Northwestern University.

As a member of the National Speakers Association, Joyce is a national keynote speaker and corporate trainer. She is routinely consulted as a mental health expert in the media and has been featured in such outlets as The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report, CNN, Real Simple Magazine, and MTV.

Her book, The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life will be published by Sounds True in July.