Course Description:

Social workers working with LGBTQ+ patient populations may be familiar with the disproportionate adversities they face with Substance Use Disorders. This population is continuously confronted with greater rates of suicide, substance use, and lack of access to help. Social workers can join clinical psychologist Dr. Amorie Robinson for instruction on how to mitigate these issues using the ASAM Criteria. 

 At the end of this training, social workers will be able to; 

• Understand acute intoxication and withdrawal potential amongst the LGBTQ + population.

• Explore & assess the biomedical conditions and complications faced by LGBTQ + population who are experiencing substance use disorder.

• Assess emotional, behavioral, or cognitive conditions and complications.

• Understand and assess the stages of change.

• Assess relapse, continued use, or continued problem potential amongst the LGBTQ + population.

  Assess how environmental factors such as living arrangements and social support systems impact recovr

• In addition to the six dimensions of the ASAM criteria, this training will also include a wellness piece that will educate and provide social work practitioners with the tools to practice healthy habits on a regular basis to attain better health and wellbeing.  

This webinar will be held on Zoom, with captioning on. All registrants will be emailed course materials and log in information two days prior to the event. 

Course Link:
https://nasw-michigan.org/events
CE Value (credits): 3
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor:
NASW-Michigan

Contact Information:
Dr. Adijat Ogunyemi
517-487-1548 x11
aogunyemi.naswmi@socialworkers.org

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