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20 SATURDAY MINI-PLENARY 9:00AM - 10:30AM Beyond TC Treatment: Prevention and Intervention in Family and Community Date: Time: Location: Floor: September 2nd 9:00am - 10:30am Empire Ballroom East 2 Title: Trauma and Substance Abuse: Issues and Treatment Emerging research has documented a strong association between the long-term effects of many forms of trauma and substance abuse. Among individuals with substance use disorders, 30 to 60 percent meet the criteria for comorbid Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (NIDA). The panel will provide an overview of the relationship between trauma and substance abuse, discuss various examples of trauma and their effects on both men and women, and outline treatment considerations for this highly sensitive client population. Moderator: Elena Goti, MA, Consultant, WFTC Presenter 1: Lisa M. Najavits, Ph.D., ABPP, Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, USA Abstract: Numbing the Pain: PTSD and Substance Abuse Dr. Najavits describes current state-of-the-art knowledge about the treatment of patients with the dual diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse, a population that is typically considered “difficult to treat.” Diagnostic background as well as clinical interventions for PTSD and substance abuse and clinical interventions will be discussed, including an in-depth description of the Seeking Safety psychotherapy for PTSD and substance abuse. Presenter 2: Mardell Gavriel, Psy.D., Managing Director of Mental Health Services and Specific Populations, Walden House, USA Abstract: Addiction and Trauma: Maintaining Clients with Trauma Histories in the TC Many TC clients have trauma issues, and TCs struggle with providing an appropriate therapeutic response. Dr. Gavriel will outline strategies that assess trauma histories and symptoms, identify resources for coping, and provide skills to manage trauma triggers and reexperiencing in the TC. Interventions and practical skills such as grounding techniques, learning to ask for help and forming trust relationships will be discussed as well as the integration of the Seeking Safety model. Presenter 3: Carol Davidson, LCSW, CASAC, Program Director, Samaritan Village, Inc., Veterans Program, USA Abstract: Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the TC Ms. Davidson will discuss PTSD resulting from childhood abuse, natural disasters, combat, interpersonal violence, etc., and the relationship between the neurobiology of PTSD and the neurobiology of addiction. She will emphasize PTSD treatment interventions suitable for the TC modality and point out the strengths of the TC as a therapeutic environment for PTSD treatment. Use of assessment tools and enhanced treatments (EMDR) will be discussed. Dr. Lisa M. Najavits is Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Director of the Trauma Research program in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center at McLean Hospital, and research psychologist at the National Center for PTSD at the VA Boston Healthcare System. She is author of Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse and A Women’s Addiction Workbook, and over 90 professional publications. She has headed several NIH grants, including an Independent Scientist Award. In addition, Dr. Najavits has received numerous awards for research and clinical contributions in the areas of trauma and PTSD, and treatment of women. She is a practicing therapist and psychotherapy supervisor. Dr. Mardell Gavriel earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and became a California licensed psychologist in 1999. She has developed and directed programs for Walden House and has been instrumental in integrating mental health services, implementing evidence-based practices and conducting trainings in the areas of clinical skills and dual diagnosis since 1997. Ms. Carol Davidson is a NY State Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor who has been working in the field of chemical dependency for 30 years. Since 1999, she has been working at Samaritan Village Veterans Program, where her clinical work with combat veterans has engendered the development of specialized knowledge & skills related to the treatment of PTSD. East New York
Dr. James L. Sorensen's work in the substance abuse treatment research area began 25 years ago. He has developed and evaluated numerous treatments and has authored over 185 professional publications, including A Family Like Yours: Breaking the Patterns of Drug Abuse (1987), Preventing AIDS in Drug Users and Their Sexual Partners (1991), and Drug Abuse Treatment Through Collaboration: Practice and Research Partnerships That Work (2003). Projects he leads include completion of two Treatment Research Center studies---Drug Abuse Treatment--Emergency Department Linkages, and Incentives to Improve Treatment Outcome in HIV+ IDUs, and Therapeutic Community and Opioid Replacement Therapy (research grant from NIDA). Dr. Sorensen directs the California- Arizona (CA-AZ) Research Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network program. Dr. Sorensen is also Co-Principal Investigator of the NIDAfunded P50 Treatment Research Center and he is an experienced mentor of professionals in training. Dr. Edie Ravndal has been a Researcher/project director in the substance abuse field for 30 years, working especially with treatment research and evaluation. Currently she is researcher/ project director for the biggest treatment study in Norway "What benefit for whom at what costs"? A prospective study of drug abusers in treatment. Dr. Ravndal is a sought-after speaker, and lectures and consults nationally and internationally. She is a member in several national and international boards and committees concerning substance abuse treatment and policy. Mr. Gerasimos Papanastasatos is a sociologist and criminologist. He has been the Head of KETHEA’s Research Department since 1992, and has been working on drug addiction research and evaluation research projects regarding treatment, prevention and training since 1989. He is a member of many scientific boards and scientific review groups in Greece and abroad. SATURDAY MINI-PLENARY 11:00AM - 12:30PM TC-Original Concepts and their Challenges Date: Time: Location: Floor: September 2nd 11:00am - 12:30pm Central Park West 2 Title: Improving TC Treatment through Research and Evaluation From its inception, research and evaluation have repeatedly found the TC to be highly effective in treating severe substance abuse disorders. A mutual partnership between clinical practice and science offers opportunities to understand and improve treatment process and outcomes as well as increase research relevance. The panelists will discuss the role of research in the TC, point out present and future directions, and present examples of relevant findings. Moderator: Britta Muehlbach, M.Sc., Research and Outcomes Evaluation Manager, Daytop Village, Inc. Presenters 1: James L. Sorensen, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco, USA Abstract: Linking Therapeutic Communities Practice and Research TC research remains relatively restricted, with few researchers, studies, grants, or scientific publications. Dr. Sorensen recommends moving the field forward through strengthening practitioner-scientist collaborations, and discusses valuable areas for research as well as the obstacles to building strong relationships between TC practice and science and how to overcome them. Presenter 2: Edle Ravndal, Ph.D., Professor, Norwegian Institute for Alcohol and Drug Research and University of Oslo (Norway) Abstract: Evidence-based Treatment – A Threat or Challenge to the Original TC Concepts? Evidence based treatment is making its way into the TC world. Dr. Ravndal discusses the compatibility of the ideology behind evidence-based practice with basic TC philosophy and principles. To what extent is the TC able to cope with such changes without giving up the basic TC ideology? How will their use change the interaction between clients, and between clients and staff? How will any decision on the use of evidence-based methods affect the future development of the TC model?. Presenter 3: Gerasimos Papanastasatos, MSc, Director, Research Department, KETHEA (Greece) Abstract: Treatment Quality and Effectiveness in Therapeutic Communities: The Clients’ Perspectives. Mr. Papanastasatos presents the results of a 5-year study, an example of innovative TC research and evaluation. Here, client perception of the TC process and effectiveness are presented and related to variables of treatment process and outcomes. The presenter draws conclusions regarding the relevance of certain treatment components and opportunities for quality improvement. 21
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