Webinar

As the drug overdose crisis continues to reshape families across the United States, a growing number of children are grieving the loss of a parent due to drug poisoning. This webinar will share the latest national- and state-level data on the prevalence and trends of parental overdose deaths and the emerging health and social outcomes […]

This webinar explores the persistent underuse of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) despite their proven effectiveness, highlighting the powerful role of stigma in limiting access and acceptance. Presenters from PGH MOUD will share grassroots strategies—including storytelling, advocacy, and community engagement—to challenge misconceptions and promote compassionate, evidence-based care. Presenter‬s Jess Williams, LCSW, MPH has been […]

EMDR Therapy has been used successfully to treat many aspects of addiction and compulsive behaviors. This webinar will give an overview of the 8 phases of the EMDR Therapy protocol. The webinar will summarize specialized protocols (e.g., Feeling State, DeTur) to alleviate cravings, compulsion and euphoric recall. We will discuss how to determine appropriate timing […]

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach for substance use. In this didactic and experiential training, you will get a “taste” of MI and learn how and why it is helpful in the setting of substance use. Concurrent research on effective therapists/counselors has identified 8 core clinical skills that contribute to positive client outcomes […]

There is a significant need for prevention specialists to increase awareness of co-occurring conditions among youth. Co-occurring conditions, viewed here as a continuum that span significant psychosocial problems (or risk factors) to clinical-level behavioral disorders, are the rule rather than the exception among youth. Prevention programs can directly or indirectly address co-occurring conditions by virtue […]

This webinar explores how cognitive challenges impact SUD treatment and emphasizes a person-centered approach that considers cultural identity, trauma history, and cognitive ability. By recognizing diverse learning styles, processing speeds, and memory capacities, clinicians can provide compassionate, comprehensive care that supports long-term recovery. Presenter Julia Brower, an Advanced CASAC and NYS OASAS-approved trainer, has dedicated […]

Over 20 years of research and development showing the effectiveness of this method to treat compassion fatigue has been synthesized for the participants of this workshop. Compassion fatigue (STS + BO) results from Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS), also known as Vicarious Trauma, and is caused by interacting with traumatized or suffering people. It is a […]

This seminar highlights the genetic and environmental factors that combine to produce alcohol and other drug use’s impact on the brain, body (mind) and behavior. Over 50 years of clinical neuroscience research shows that recovery or resilience is due to neuroplasticity, our brain’s ability to adapt and heal. Polyvagal Theory says that an essential element […]

Our understanding of the brain has exponentially expanded over the past few decades. This extraordinary growth in knowledge has led to research illuminating specific brain areas involved in addiction with the hope that novel medications and targeted neurologic interventions can treat substance use disorders. Expansion of life-saving medications to treat Opioid Use Disorder has been […]

Family members, friends, neighbors, professionals, and other community members play a critical role as allies in supporting recovery. Research shows that creating a meaningful life in recovery requires access to healthcare, safe and affordable housing, educational opportunities that may have been missed during periods of drug use, and employment that allows people in recovery to […]