TEENS USING DRUGS: WHAT TO KNOW & WHAT TO DO -PART I
Ypsilanti, Michigan
May 6, 2008
"Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month from May through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of
a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video.  The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services.
ST. JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITAL EDUCATION CENTER
5305 Elliott Drive
Admission is FREE
For more information, please visit: www.teensusingdrugs.com

TEENS USING DRUGS: WHAT TO KNOW & WHAT TO DO -PART II
Ypsilanti, Michigan
May 13, 2008
"Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems.  Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month from May through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services.
ST. JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITAL EDUCATION CENTER
5305 Elliott Drive
Admission is FREE
For more information, please visit: www.teensusingdrugs.com

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Sherman Oaks, California
May 16, 2008
Helping people make positive lifestyle changes: Motivational Interviewing.  Presented by Sierra Tucson. Speaker: Jeanne Obert, LMFT, MSM.  2 CEU Hours available.
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
15433 Ventura Boulevard
Registration $25 at the door
For more information, please call (800) 624-5858 or visit: www.SierraTucson.com

HEALING THE HEART OF TRAUMA
Santa Barbara, California
May 17 & 18, 2008
This workshop will present the cutting edge integration of EMDR and ego state therapy in the treatment of highly traumatized clients.  Facilitated by Carol Forgash, LCSW, EMDR.  13 CEU Hours available
UNIVERSITY CLUB OF SANTA BARBARA
1332 Santa Barbara Street
Registration $375 at the door
For more information, please call (800) 624-5858 or visit: www.SierraTucson.com

FRONTIERS IN ADDICTION
Torrance, California
May 20, 2008
9:00 am 'til 11:30 am
Frontiers in Addiction Treatment - A professional develop lecture series with 2.5 CEU's for MFT, LCSW, RN, CEAP, CADC.  This months lecturer, Ed Storti, ICADC, Intervention Specialist, the topic "Motivational Intervention"
Torrance Memorial Medical Center - Conference Center
3330 Lomita Boulevard
For more information, please call (310) 257-5758 for recorded information or Jennifer Woodie, (310) 784-4929

TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS IN & OUT OF ADDICTION
Ypsilanti, Michigan
May 20, 2008
7:30 'til 9:00 PM
"Relapse Prevention" will be presented by Kelly Mullins, BS, CAC-M; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist; and Elizabeth Hawver, LMSW; Social Worker/Chemical Dependency Therapist. This presentation will discuss the warning signs that lead the chemically dependent person into a relapse, and cover strategies to help handle high-risk situations.  1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop.
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center
 In the auditorium.
5305 Elliott Drive
Registration Free, open to all, registration is not required. 
For information, please contact Matt Statman, Education Series coordinator, at (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html.

RELAPSE PREVENTION WORKSHOP
Sherman Oaks, California
May 23, 2008
(8:30 - 10:00 am)
Join the adolescent and young adult networking group in Relapse Prevention: Working with Trauma in Adolescents with Addiction Problems, presented by Judy McLaughlin Ryan, MFT.  One CEU hour available
INSIGHT - SHERMAN OAKS
14156 Magnolia Boulevard
Admission is FREE
For more information, please call Joanne Barron (800 ) 599-8820

TEENS USING DRUGS: WHAT TO KNOW & WHAT TO DO -PART I
Ypsilanti, Michigan
June 3, 2008
"Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 is presented on the first Tuesday of each month through June, provides information on how to understand and recognize the signs of
a teen substance abuse problem, and includes a short video.  The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services.
ST. JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITAL EDUCATION CENTER
5305 Elliott Drive
Admission is FREE
For more information, please visit: www.teensusingdrugs.com

SUMMIT FOR EXCELLENCE - EATING DISORDERS
Las Vegas, Nevada
June 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2008
Join leading experts in the best national conference focused on advanced clinical treatments for Eating Disorders.  Topics include: childhood obesity, body image, gender issues, genetics, anorexia, bulimia, psychopharmacology and more.  24 CEU Hours available.
GREEN VALLEY RANCH RESORT & SPA
Registration starts at $550
For more information, please visit: www.BFISummit.com

TEENS USING DRUGS: WHAT TO KNOW & WHAT TO DO -PART II
Ypsilanti, Michigan
June 10, 2008
"Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems.  Part 2 is presented on the second Tuesday of each month through June, provides information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with an open talk by a teen speaker in recovery. The series is presented by Ronald E. Harrison, SW, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Consortium, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services.
ST. JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITAL EDUCATION CENTER
5305 Elliott Drive
Admission is FREE
For more information, please visit: www.teensusingdrugs.com

EATING DISORDERS
Ypsilanti, Michigan
June 17, 2008
7:30 'til 9:00 PM
"Eating Disorders" will be presented by Carl Christensen, MD; Physician, Addictionologist; and Robin Edison, M.Ed., LLPC; Dawn Farm therapist and EDEN group facilitator. This presentation will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. Different models of treatment will also be discussed.  1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop.
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center
 In the auditorium.
5305 Elliott Drive
Registration Free, open to all, registration is not required. 
For information, please contact Matt Statman, Education Series coordinator, at (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html.

TOBACCO CESSATION & ADDICTION RECOVERY
Ypsilanti, Michigan
June 24, 2008
7:30 'til 9:00 PM
"Tobacco Cessation & Addiction Recovery" will be presented by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm; and Matt Statman; Team Leader, Dawn Farm Detox and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator. This presentation 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. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop.
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center
 In the auditorium.
5305 Elliott Drive
Registration Free, open to all, registration is not required. 
For information, please contact Matt Statman, Education Series coordinator, at (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html.

Our Devilish Alcoholic Personalities
Ypsilanti, Michigan
July 1, 2008
"Our Devilish Alcoholic Personalities" will be presented on by Kelly Mullins, BS, CAC-M; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist; and Elizabeth Hawver, LMSW; Social Worker/Chemical Dependency Therapist. This presentation will provide a light but insightful look at seemingly inexplicable alcoholic behavior.
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center
 In the auditorium.
5305 Elliott Drive
Registration Free, open to all, registration is not required. 
For information, please contact Matt Statman, Education Series coordinator, at (734) 485-8725, info@dawnfarm.org, or see www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html.

FRONTIERS IN ADDICTION
Torrance, California
July 15, 2008
9:00 am 'til 11:30 am
Frontiers in Addiction Treatment - A professional develop lecture series with 2.5 CEU's for MFT, LCSW, RN, CEAP, CADC.  Mary McGraw, M.A. CADC II Director, Family services, Betty Ford Center, the topic " Families in Recovery, Moving from Pathology to Resiliency"
Torrance Memorial Medical Center - Conference Center
3330 Lomita Boulevard
For more information, please call (310) 257-5758 for recorded information or Jennifer Woodie, (310) 784-4929

FRONTIERS IN ADDICTION
Torrance, California
September 16, 2008
9:00 am 'til 11:30 am
Frontiers in Addiction Treatment - A professional develop lecture series with 2.5 CEU's for MFT, LCSW, RN, CEAP, CADC.  Greg Allen, Ph.D. Program Director & Moe Gelbart, Ph.D. Executive Director, the topic " Adolescent Substance Abuse: What they use, why they use and what to do about it"
Torrance Memorial Medical Center - Conference Center
3330 Lomita Boulevard
For more information, please call (310) 257-5758 for recorded information or Jennifer Woodie, (310) 784-4929

FRONTIERS IN ADDICTION
Torrance, California
November 18, 2008
9:00 am 'til 11:30 am
Frontiers in Addiction Treatment - A professional develop lecture series with 2.5 CEU's for MFT, LCSW, RN, CEAP, CADC.  Harry Harountunian, M.D. Physician Director, Betty Ford center, the topic " Relapse: Development and Prevention"
Torrance Memorial Medical Center - Conference Center
3330 Lomita Boulevard
For more information, please call (310) 257-5758 for recorded information or Jennifer Woodie, (310) 784-4929