Minnesota Deaf Substance Use Dependency Program

Classes2Go: Substance Abuse in the Deaf Community
led by Deb Guthmann
Registration is now open for Classes2Go course titled “Substance Abuse within the Deaf Community” until the class is full.
The class will run from July 11 - August 21, 2022

Register here:
https://forms.gle/m7nHh9qRERKN6aiF9

This is an asynchronous, online class that is pre-approved for RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) CEUs. You are not required to be online at any specific time, but you will have weekly deadlines to turn in work. The anticipated time commitment, for this six-week course, is a minimum of five (5) hours per week. Assignments must be completed within the week assigned.

The cost is $80 – which is due within five business days of registration. You may withdraw up to the class state date and will receive a refund via PayPal minus a 10% processing fee. Once the class starts, there are no refunds for withdrawal.

Participants who successfully complete this course will earn 30 hours of continuing education (counselors) or 3.0 CEUS (interpreters). Eligible participants must complete the full program to receive credit for completing the course.

Course Description
This course is for professionals working with individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing in various settings.
The course will assist participants to understand various aspects of substance use dependency and how it impacts individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, their family, and others around them. This class will review prevalence information, what signs/symptoms to look for, substance abuse terminology; various approaches and models used for assessment and treatment of substance use disorders; barriers that deaf/ hard of hearing individuals face and unique characteristics of the population. Materials will also include information on clinical approaches, relapse prevention, aftercare and self-help, that is part of the recovery process for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
At the end of the six-week course, participants will be able to:
· demonstrate knowledge of general principles related to substance abuse and dependence, including etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
· identify and describe current data and terminology on the incidence of drug and alcohol abuse in the United States for hearing and deaf/hard of hearing individuals. recognize barriers to treatment and current research that has been done review assessment and treatment approaches and how they can be applied with clients who have a wide range of cognitive and communication needs. become familiar with a variety of innovative assessment, clinical approaches and materials to use when working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, and become familiar with web-based resources.

Target Participants:
This course is designed for professionals who work in disability services who do not have specific training for working with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH), as well as those who need a refresher in working with this population. Additional professionals whom may be interested include: counselors, administrators, instructors, and other support services professionals.

Additional information can be found at http://www.mhit.org/classes2go.html

If you have other questions, please contact [email protected].

Mental Health Interpreter Training This is an asynchronous, online class that is pre-approved for RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) CEUs. You are not required to be online at any specific time but you will have weekly deadlines to turn in work.  The anticipated time commitment, for this six-week course, is a minimum of fi...

It is hard to believe that the ADARA, 2022 conference will be held in about 6 weeks from March 12th - 17th in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
We have excellent pre conferences, plenaries and concurrent sessions planned for the conference.

The Opening Keynote, "Not DST or CPT, but DPOCST!": Inquiring the Implications of these Standard Times of Marginalized Identities will be done by Rezenet Moges-Riedel. The closing keynote, " Mindset Matters: Embracing Intersectionality in Service Delivery" will be presented by Claudia L. Gordon.

Early Bird registration ends February 1st, so be sure and go on line to register as soon as possible.

For additional registration, hotel and program information go to: https://www.adara.org/2022_conference.html

For any other general questions, email Deb Guthmann- [email protected]

Hope to see you there!

Deb

2022 ADARA Conference 2022 ADARA Conference

Registration is now open for Classes2Go, a course titled “Substance Abuse within the Deaf Community.” It will run from March 8 - April 8, 2021.

Registration is open until March 1, 2021, or the class is full.

Here is the link to register for the course:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9vOn83bwJGGRZZPuj_BFieIRmyregWD27mxZS2rn4Aiu4OA/viewform?usp=sf_link

The class is taught by Deb Guthmann, Ed.D., NIC and is an asynchronous, online class that is pre-approved for RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) CEUs. You are not required to be online at any specific time but you will have weekly deadlines to turn in work. The anticipated time commitment, for this six-week course, is a minimum of five (5) hours per week.
Participants who successfully complete this course will earn 30 hours of continuing education (counselors) or 3.0 CEUS (interpreters). Eligible participants must complete the full program to receive credit for completing the course.
Course Description
This course is for professionals working with individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing in various settings.
The course will assist participants to understand various aspects of substance use dependency and how it impacts individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, their family, and others around them. This class will review prevalence information, what signs/symptoms to look for, substance abuse terminology; various approaches and models used for assessment and treatment of substance use disorders; barriers that deaf/ hard of hearing individuals face and unique characteristics of the population. Materials will also include information on clinical approaches, relapse prevention, aftercare and self-help, that is part of the recovery process for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
At the end of the six-week course, participants will be able to:
demonstrate knowledge of general principles related to substance abuse and dependence, including etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
identify and describe current data and terminology on the incidence of drug and alcohol abuse in the United States for hearing and deaf/hard of hearing individuals.
recognize barriers to treatment and current research that has been done
review assessment and treatment approaches and how they can be applied with clients who have a wide range of cognitive and communication needs.
become familiar with a variety of innovative assessment, clinical approaches and materials to use when working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, and
become familiar with web based resources.
Target Participants:
This course is designed for professionals who work in disability services who do not have specific training for working with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH), as well as those who need a refresher in working with this population. Additional professionals whom may be interested include: counselors, administrators, instructors, and other support services professionals.

Out of States Resources:

Recovery Vermont is running remote/online Recovery Coaching for the Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing, conducted in ASL

Recovery Vermont is on Facebook & have events listed.

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