2008-2009 Workshop Series
Aaron T. Beck Institute for Cognitive Studies
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy For Substance Use Disorders
with Leonard A. Doerfler, Ph.D.
Friday, October 24, 2008
12:30-4:00 PM
Auditorium, La Maison Francaise
Effective psychosocial treatments for substance use disorders address drug use behavior, along with enhancing clients' skills in coping with everyday life problems, increasing individuals' sense of self-efficacy, and enhancing clients' motivation for behavior change. Cognitive-behavioral interventions have been shown to be effective treatments for substance use disorders, but very few clinicians have been trained to use these interventions with clients who present with substance use problems. This workshop will review the evidence for the efficacy of CBT for substance use disorders and outline a model for clinical practice. Elements of effective interventions, including motivational issues and therapeutic style, will be described in this workshop.
Learning Objectives
Participants in this workshop will learn:
- A CBT model of substance abuse treatment
- Strategies to assess alcohol and drug use and related problems
- Elements of CBT interventions
Leonard A. Doerfler, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Aaron T. Beck Institute for Cognitive Studies at Assumption College. He is a fellow in the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Dr. Doerfler also is Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. His clinical, research, and teaching interests focus on cognitive-behavioral interventions for addicitve behaviors, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. He has extensive experience in training and supervising mental health professionals in the use of cognitive-behavioral therapies.
Tools to Facilitate Recovery From Substance Addicton and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
with Monika E. Kolodziej, Ph.D.
Friday, November 21, 2008
12:30-4:00 PM
Auditorium, La Maison Francaise
Research studies and clinical evidence show that substance addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequently co-occur. Recovery for persons with this combination of difficulties may be particularly challenging, and service providers often speak of their need to find effective treatment tools as they assist individuals on the path to recovery. During this workshop we will discuss the important role of cognitive-behavioral interventions in treatment of co-occurring substance-related disorders and PTSD, with special emphasis on empirically-tested and culturally-sensitive models that may be implemented in diverse settings. Through a hands-on approach, the participants will have the opportunity to become familiar with concrete tools shown to be effective in facilitating recovery from this combination of disorders. Also, we will discuss how to access resources available to persons with PTSD and substance-related difficulties.
Learning Objectives
- Increase their understanding of recovery challenges associated with co-occurring substance-related disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Gain knowledge of current developments in cognitive-behavioral interventions for individuals with substance addiction and PTSD
- Become familiar with specific cognitive-behavioral strategies to help individuals cope with the combination of PTSD symptoms and relapse triggers
- Learn how to access recovery resources available to persons with PTSD and substance-related disorders.
Monika Kolodziej received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Syracuse University. She is a licensed psychologist with over ten years of research experience at the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Program at Mclean Hospital and Harvard Medical School where currently she is a Research Associate in Psychology. In 2005, Dr. Koldziej assumed a clinical position at AdCare Hospital, a specialzed facility in Worcester for inpatient and outpatient treatment of substance-related disorders. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Kolodziej serves as AdCare's director and program evaluation, and holds an academic appointment at the University of Massachusetts Medical School as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry. Both an active researcher and a clinician, Dr. Kolodziej is committed to improve treatment for individuals with complex co-occuring disorders, including those with the combination of PTSD abd substance-related disorders. Her experiences in the arena of trauma-specific treatments include inplementation of the Seeking Safety model in an outpatient recovery group for women, training of staff, and provision of services in diverse settings.