Annual South Cook County
Trauma & Addiction Conference
Hosted by:
The Hope Enrichment Center PC
Conference will be held at the Palos Heights Park & Recreation Department located at
6601 West 127th Street Palos Heights, IL.
Friday, October 18, 2024, from 8:00am – 5:00pm CST
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Gary Carr MD, FAAFP, DFASAM, DABAM
Topic: Thrill is Gone-Reward Deficiency Syndrome
- Discuss the confusing/inadequate terminology we use in discussing addiction
- Define Reward Deficiency Syndrome
- Explore how D2 Dopamine Receptor may intersect in substance addictions, behavioral addictions, and a number of mental illnesses.
Other Speakers & Topics will include:
Carrie Carr MA, LPC-MHSP, LPC- S, LCPC
Topic: Play Therapy Techniques for Teens and Adults with PTSD
Lynn James, LCPC
Topic: Introduction to the DNMS: Stabilization Interventions to Prepare Dysregulated, Dissociative, Attachment-Wounded Clients for EMDR
- Describe the difference between foundational stability and instability
- Describe the difference between attachment wounds and trauma wounds
- Describe a DNMS Resource Team
- Describe the DNMS Special Safe Place
- Describe the key steps in stabilizing wounded child parts
Jessie Monreal, CADC
Topic: Clinging to Chaos-The Cycle of Codependency and Addiction
- Identify a working definition of codependency
- Identify root causes - family of origin dynamics
- Discuss common vignettes of codependent relationships of those with SUD
- Discuss how these relationships can perpetuate cycle of addiction and relapse
- Identify and expand upon "symptoms" of codependency
- Discuss pathways to healing and what recovery from codependency looks like
Gwendolyn J. Sterk, Attorney
Topic: Ethical Protocols and Boundaries: Don’t Put Yourself at Risk
- Learn what your role is in the relationship with the client
- Learn what is the procedure when treating a minor
- Learn what the parents are entitled to know if a child is under 12
- Learn what you do if you hear an outcry
- Learn what legal remedies may be available to help a client of yours
No refunds will be given after October 7, 2024
Applied for 6.5 of NBCC continuing education credits. CADC & NASW continuing education credits also applied for
Interested parties can also contact Hope Enrichment Center offices directly at 708-448-7848 and speak with the event coordinator, Sarah Visvardis, or email her at [email protected].
