Virtual Only
The Disease of Addiction: Introduction to
the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Aspects of
Substance Use Disorders
Saturday, March 16, 2024
8:45 AM Check-In
9:00 AM Workshop Begins
12:15 PM Lunch Break
1:10 PM Workshop Continues
4:15 PM Workshop Concludes
Location: Online
6.0 CE Hours Approved by GACA, GAFMT, GSCSW and NAADAC.
Approved for 6.0 Clock Hours with NBCC.
Description:
This workshop is designed to provide introductory concepts of the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual theoretical perspective of SUDs. The Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual model provides a holistic view of the etiology and pathology of SUDs.
Objectives:
1. Provide a comprehensive view of SUD
2. Develop an understanding of Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual factors contributing to
SUD.
3. Inform Assessment and Treatment of SUD.
Presenter: Russell Proctor, LMSW, CAC II, CCS, LADAC, QCS
Russell graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology: Addiction & Recovery, in 2019, and is a current student at Indiana Wesleyan University studying for his Master’s in Social Work.
Russell has worked full time in the substance abuse counseling field since 2007, gaining experience in a variety of settings in the continuum of care for substance abuse treatment. Russell specializes is Christian-Based treatment for SUD’s.
His personal experience with addiction and recovery, combined with years of counselor training and formal education have equipped Russell with empathy, clinical skills, and professionalism for his calling to serve in the substance abuse counseling field.
Russell enjoys anything outdoors, and spending time with his family.
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The Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors, educators, and other addiction-focused health care professionals.
Georgia Addiction Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7302. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Georgia Addiction Counselors Association is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
6.0 CE Hours, Virtual Only
