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Understanding and Treating Clients with Dual Diagnoses

Program Date & Time:
February 14, 2025 | 9:00am-3:30pm
Modality:
  • In-person
Registration Fee:
$95.00
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
5.20
Registration Deadline:
2/13/25 11:59 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
2/12/25 9:00 AM
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Presenter(s)
Description
Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, refers to the simultaneous presence of a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder and requires an integrated approach to treatment and support. This workshop aims to equip mental health professionals with the necessary tools and strategies to provide services to this population.
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of dual diagnosis.
  • Explore the definition, prevalence, and various types of co-occurring disorders, including common combinations of mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Recognize diagnostic challenges and assessment techniques.
  • Identify the unique diagnostic challenges faced when working with individuals with dual diagnoses and learn effective assessment strategies to accurately evaluate and diagnose co-occurring disorders.
  • Explore evidence-based treatment approaches.
  • Review evidence-based interventions and treatment models specifically designed for individuals with dual diagnoses, including integrated treatment approaches and harm reduction strategies.
  • Acquire practical skills to engage, motivate, and build therapeutic alliances with individuals with dual diagnosis, including techniques for addressing resistance and ambivalence.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities.
Credits Available
  • Social Worker
    SC Board of Social Work Examiners (Non-SW)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 5.2 non-social work hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a part of the South Carolina AHEC system, as defined by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • Counselors/Therapists
    SC Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 5.2 hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a division of SC AHEC, under its accreditation by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists.
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.52 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
  • Pee Dee AHEC / McLeod (Conference Room, Suite 350)
    Location:
    Florence , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Kimberly Morris
    Phone:
    843-777-5352
    Email:
    kimberlymorris@mcleodhealth.org
  • Name:
    Nita Jackson
    Phone:
    843-777-5343
    Email:
    bejackson@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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