Neurobiology of Substance Use (Live Webinar)

When: May 28, 2021, 10:00 am – 1:15 pm, EST

Presenter : Richard Kelly, EdD., LCPC, NCC, ACS

FREE: NO COST, REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Description:
Basic neurobiology of Substance Use Disorders and how the brain is affected by psychoactive substances and how those changes influence thinking and behavior will be presented. Practical examples and tools for use by practitioners will be discussed. Suitable for mental health professionals, clients and parents.

Objectives:
  • Identify the difference between the psychology and the neurology of SUDs.
  • Describe the process to make appropriate diagnostic and treatment decisions for SUDs.
  • Identify overt and subtle behavioral indicators of SUDs.

Presenter:
Dr. Richard Kelly has been in counseling since 1977, including the treatment of SUDs. He has been the facilitator of opiate support groups since 2009 and has been in general psychotherapeutic private practice in Calvert County since 2006.

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing Education Approval for Licensed Mental Health Counselors/Social Workers/ School Psychologists/MFCCs/Art Therapists

SOCIAL WORKERS
Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to sponsor Category I continuing education programs. Social Work Boards in most states accept this approval status.

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5763. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CBPS is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS 
Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school Psychologists, provider #1067. CBPS maintains responsibility for the program.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS  
The Maryland and Washington, DC Boards of Psychology Examiners Recognizes national Association of School Psychologist approval status with CBPS and grants CE hours to clinical psychologists in Maryland and Washington, DC.

NEW YORK SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICIONERS, AND LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS

CBPS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Board of Social Work, Provider #0122; and the Board of Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Provider #MHC-0009 and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, provider #MFT-0008.

ART THERAPISTS
Art Therapists (LCAT, ATR-BC) may obtain CE Hours based on our NBCC approval status.

3 - CE hours provided for all disciplines
No APT (play therapy) CE hours provided