Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network's CMHLS

Presents: 

Substance Use and Adolescents from Clinical Perspective

With: Elizabeth Ray, LPC, CAADC

Date: April 17, 2025

Time: 9:00am-11:00am

Location: Virtual - Zoom

Course Description:

 This presentation will discuss the basics of motivational interviewing when assessing adolescents struggling with substance use to explore their ambivalence and their intrinsic motivation to change. It will also examine the difference between experimental use and misuse, both of which are crucial for effective prevention and intervention strategies. Finally, there will be conversation to help understand your own bias as a clinician when working with adolescents using or misusing substances

Course Objectives:

1. Participants will learn the basics of motivational interviewing

2. Participants will gain a better understanding of the difference between

    experimental use and misuse.

3. Participants will learn to identify their own bias when working with adolescents

    misusing substances.

Time Agenda:

9-9:05am Introduction and Welcome

9:05-9:50am Presentation

9:50-10am Questions and Answers

Registration / Walk-In Policy

Registration is required. Walk-ins WILL NOT be permitted. Register to ensure your attendance.

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