The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences between social drinkers and alcoholics, and present a physicianxe2x80x99s view of alcoholism as described in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Physiology of Addiction |
| Nov 25, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Physiology of Addiction" will be presented on November 25, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will explore the differences in neurochemistry between the addicted brain and the normal brain, the progression of physiological changes that occur in chemically dependent individuals, the mechanisms of physiologic tolerance and withdrawal, and the effects of treatment on the addicted brain. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xefxbfxbd ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Dec 16, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "A History of Alcoholics Anonymous" will be presented on December 16, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will present an overview of the history and development of the Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) program, and a brief overview of the 12 Steps. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Addiction and Spirituality |
| Jan 20, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented on January 20, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Codependency |
| Jan 27, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Codependency" will be presented on January 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist. This program will discuss the symptoms and progression of codependency and describe actions that help codependent people to recovery from codependency. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family |
| Feb 17, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Chemical Dependency and the Family" will be presented on February 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak Program. This workshop will describe the roles and behaviors that family members often acquire when living with addiction, ways in which each family member is affected by addiction in the family, and options for family members to obtain help to cope with addiction in the family. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion |
| Feb 24, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion" will be presented on February 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. This program will present a lively moderated panel discussion with a unique individual perspective regarding Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family members and friends of alcoholics and addicts. The panel will provide an overview of the Al-Anon program, an opportunity to experience Al-Anon members sharing their stories, and information on how to become involved with Al-Anon. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations |
| Mar 17, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented on March 17, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center. This program will an overview of co-occurring addiction & psychiatric illness, including standard diagnostic criteria, individual considerations for determining the appropriate course of treatment, available treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction |
| Mar 24, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Trauma and Chemical Use and Addiction" will be presented on March 24, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Tana Bridge, Ph.D., LMSW; Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. The latest research highlights the relationship between chemical use, addition and trauma. This presentation will review events involved with trauma exposure, trauma specific symptomology, the impact trauma has on the brain and on coping and subsequent substance use, and how to aid individuals struggling with trauma and addiction. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Intervention |
| Mar 31, 2009 at
S. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Intervention!" will be presented on March 31, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jeff and Debra Jay, internationally-acclaimed Intervention specialists and best-selling authors of xe2x80x9cLove First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addictionxe2x80x9d and several other books. This program will describe how the xe2x80x9cLove Firstxe2x80x9d process of Intervention can help chemically dependent people find recovery. It will bring PRACTICAL INFORMATION, HELP and HOPE to anyone who cares about a chemically dependent person, and to anyone who wants to learn more about the intervention process. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery |
| Apr 21, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery" will be presented on April 21, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the cultural elements of addiction and recovery, explore the role of xe2x80x9cculturesxe2x80x9d in addiction and recovery, and describe how the symptoms and behaviors of culturally enmeshed alcoholics and addicts change as the individual moves from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relapse Prevention |
| Apr 28, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relapse Prevention" will be presented on April 28, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CAAC; Dawn Farm Huron Street coordinator. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and strategies to prevent relapse and help handle high-risk situations. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Adult Children of Alcoholics |
| May 19, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Adult Children of Alcoholics" will be presented on May 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by MaryGrace Fisher, LLMSW; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist. This program will provide an overview of beliefs and behaviors that are common to adult children of alcoholics. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Relationships In and Out of Addiction |
| May 26, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented on May 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital. This program will describe how patterns in thought, action and relationships are affected by addiction. It will describe the process of self-actualization, the formation of personal bonds, the pathology behind relationships in addiction, and key attitudes and tools for healthy relationships. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Grief and Loss in Addiction |
| Jun 16, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented on June 16, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Dawn Farm Daybreak therapist. This program will describe theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that addiction produces for the individual and the family, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Eating Disorders |
| Jun 23, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Eating Disorders" will be presented on June 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist. This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery |
| Jun 30, 2009 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented on June 30, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Dawn Farm Detox therapist and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This workshop will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. This workshop is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well. Workshops are free and open to anyone interested in attending, including people with alcoholism/addiction, people in recovery, people interested in recovery, family members/friends and others affected by chemical dependency, people who work with chemically dependent individuals, students, people interested in any topic for any reason xe2x80x93 ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact 734-485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html. |
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism |
| Nov 18, 2008 at
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti
Michigan United States |
| "The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism" will be presented on November 18, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; by Dr. Herbert L. Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist. This program will describe the differences bet |
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