Annual South Cook County
Trauma & Addiction Conference
Hosted by:
The Hope Enrichment Center PC
Conference will be held at the Palos Heights Park & Recreation Department located at
6601 West 127th Street Palos Heights, IL.
Friday, October 20, 2023, from 8:00am – 5:00pm CST
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Paul Earley, MD., DFASAM
Topic: Addiction Treatment: Lessons from Brain Neurophysiology
⦁ Delineate these basic brain functions: Executive control, motivational goal attainment, inhibition of short-term goals and the process of procedural learning.
⦁ Describe the basic trauma-induced brain changes that make an individual susceptible to addiction diseases.
Be able to describe how these basic mechanisms are hijacked during the development of a substance use disorder.
⦁ Describe the four basic brain changes in these brain mechanisms that should be addressed for solid remission from a substance use disorder (SUD).
Watch Dr. Earley’s Zoom interview here
Dr. Paul Earleyother speakers include…
Carrie Carr
MA, LPC-MHSP, LPC- S, LCPC
Topic: Psychedelics in the Treatment of PTSD: Facts & Fallacies
Stella M. Nicholson
MA. LCPC, CAADC, MAC
Topic: Something Old Something New: Substance Use Disorder and the Family
To understand the dynamics of substance use disorder and the impact on families.
How each family member experience trauma when living with addiction.
The emotional, physical, and spiritual impact that families endure.
How to provide assistance to families
Watch Stella’s Zoom interview here
Stella Nicholson
Robert Jackman
LCPC
Topic: Trauma & Grief Wounds of the Inner Child
⦁ Identify how the inner child adapts to trauma and carries this wounding forward shaping a new narrative.
⦁ Describe how ungrieved wounding from childhood becomes entangled in present-day losses limiting our ability to heal.
⦁ Define how griefwork and self-compassion are a pathway to healing childhood trauma.
Watch Robert’s Zoom interview here
Robert Jackman
Gwendolyn J. Sterk, Attorney
Topic: Legal Ethics and Your Practice: Creating Boundaries for Your Practice
As mental health professionals, staying up to date on our legal obligations and the responsibilities as providers is crucial. This discussion will highlight the legal and ethical responsibilities for providers and their practice and how to create boundaries. Much like within your practice, there are many legal facets of family law to consider, and it is important to know what to do when these factors intersect.
Watch Gwendolyn’s Zoom interview here
Gwendolyn SterkNo refunds will be given after October 9, 2023
Approved for 6.5 of NBCC continuing education credits. CADC & NASW continuing education credits also applied for
Interested parties can also contact Hope Enrichment Center offices directly at 708-448-7848 and speak with the event coordinator, Sarah Visvardis, or email her at sarahv.hec@gmail.com.
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