The 2008 Community Wellness Spring Series

A comprehensive look at substance abuse in our community.

Located at the Chemical Dependency Center - 100 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC 28211

Thursdays at 2PM; March 6th - May 8th

$20 per class or $170 for the entire series

23 NC Certification Hours Available for Participants---NCSAPPB Approval Pending

To register please call Diana Furr at (704) 927-8814

Session

Date

Topic

1

March   6th

Stress Relief - 2 Hours

Learn yoga and meditation techniques to relieve stress for yourself and to share with your clients.

2

March  13th

Suicide Prevention & Substance Abuse – 2 Hours

Approximately 32,000 Americans kill themselves every year. The number of suicide attempts is much greater and often results in serious injury. People who have a dependence on alcohol or drugs in addition to being depressed are at greater risk for suicide. Learn three life saving skills for suicide prevention.

3

March 20th

Substance Abuse and Law Enforcement – 2 Hours

Explore trends and crime rates related to substance abuse.

4

March 27th

HIV & AIDS - 3 Hours

Updated information concerning HIV/AIDS. Review special needs related to clients before, during and after treatment and explore the lives of persons living with HIV/AIDS.

 

5

April 3rd

Latino Culture – 2 Hours

Interactive workshop to enhance knowledge on how to approach and work with Latinos. Recognize barriers and ways to interact with the Latino population.

6

April 10th

 Youth Social Networks: The Good & The Bad - 2 Hours
Two of the most popular social networking websites, MySpace and Facebook, will be discussed.       Learn the kind of information shared on these sites from a youth perspective.                                      l                                                                                                                                                                                             

7

April 17th

Ethics -3 Hours

Examine the ethical concerns confronted when working with the chemically dependent community. Update participants on the most current ethical guidelines related to chemical dependency.

8

April  24th

Dual Diagnosis - 2 hours

Do you have clients that may be suffering from addiction and mental illness? Explore the issues facing clients and services in treating and managing co-existing problems.                                                                                                                                                                                       

9

May 1st

Youth & Gangs – 2 Hours

Do you know the most popular gangs in Charlotte? What are their colors, signs, territories? Explore information about the most popular gangs in Charlotte and learn how to identify youth that may be involved in gangs.

10

May 8th

Sex Addiction - 3 hours

How do you recognize and assess someone addicted to sex? This program will discuss problematic sexual behaviors and correlation and interaction with various other addictions.