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2024 Fall Webinar Series

Wednesdays 11:30am - 1:00pm. CEUs available.

FREe viewing available until 11/20

November 13th - Finding Realistic Hope For Families Around Alcoholism and other Addictions

Presented by P. Casey Arrillaga, LCSW, LCDC

Session Description:

If you love someone with alcoholism or any other addiction, you may be looking anywhere you can for hope. This presentation looks at the science of addiction in terms that are easy to understand, but also focuses heavily on practical concepts and techniques that you can start using right away.  It answers many of the questions that come with loving someone who has an addiction, such as: What can I do to help? Why can’t they just stop? Where can I find hope? What is involved in recovery? What should I expect if my loved one goes to treatment? What practical skills can I learn to deal with addiction? How can I find peace and even happiness in the midst of all this?

Learning Objectives:

Objective #1: Participants will learn and be able to identify ways in which they can and can't help a loved one who struggles with addiction to alcohol or any other substance/behavior.

Objective #2: They will gain a basic understanding of how addiction affects the brain.

Objective #3: They will be able to find sources of hope and support for themselves.

Objective #4: They will learn basics of what recovery can look like for a loved one and themselves.

Objective #5: They will learn basics of what to expect if a loved one goes to treatment.

Objective #6: They will look at practical skills they can use to deal with addiction.

Objective #7: They will look at how to find greater peace and happiness throughout the ups and downs of addiction and recovery.

Presenter Bio:

P. Casey Arrillaga, LCSW, LCDC has lived with and around addiction for all his life. He is now a therapist specializing in family counseling for addiction. He is the author of the books “Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism and Other Addictions”, “Mommy Drinks Too Much”, “Mommy’s Getting Sober”, and “Spirituality for People Who Hate Spirituality”. He hosts the podcast “Addiction and the Family” and has presented in person and online at state and national conferences. In his work, he shares the knowledge gained from conducting hundreds of family workshops and helping thousands of family members, and also weaves in his own narrative of recovery both as an individual and a family member. For more information, visit TherapyCasey.com and CaseyAuthor.com.

November 20th - Deep dive into delta -8

Presented by Jess Brost and Hailey King

(CEUs will not be provided for this session)

Session Description:

Join us for an informative presentation on Delta-8 THC, a cannabinoid gaining popularity in the cannabis market. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of Delta-8, starting with its chemical makeup and how it differs from its more well-known counterpart, Delta-9 THC. We will explore the various methods of production, including extraction techniques and the importance of quality control in ensuring product safety. Attendees will learn about the potential effects and therapeutic benefits of Delta-8 THC, as well as its reported side effects, helping to clarify its role in the cannabis spectrum. Additionally, we will navigate the complex regulatory landscape surrounding Delta-8 THC, highlighting current legal statuses at both federal and state levels. This presentation aims to equip participants with a balanced understanding of Delta-8.

Learning Objectives:

Objective #1: Identify the potential health risks associated with Delta use .

Objective #2: Describe the legal and regulatory landscape of Delta 8 and influence on potential health risk.

Objective #3: Explain the methods of extraction and production of Delta-8 THC, emphasizing the importance of quality control and product purity.

Objective #4: Differentiate the difference between Delta 9 and isomers.

Objective #5: Address potential health risks, side effects, and safety concerns associated with Delta-8 THC use, particularly regarding unregulated products.

Presenter Bios

Hailey King is a community educator and program specialist at the Addiction Resource Council. She previously did an internship with the Wauwatosa Health Department working with their substance abuse team to update and improve their programming. She obtained her bachelor's degree in Public Health from UW-Milwaukee. Her current role at the Addiction Resource Council is to work with students, parents and other community partners to promote education, prevention, intervention and awareness in order to help reduce high- risk choices. She has a passion for helping prevent dependency as well as providing further resources for those in need. With her background in Public Health as well as working with the Health Department and ARC.

Jess Brost is a community health educator who is passionate in substance prevention, and harm reduction. She works with students, educators, parents and other community partners to educate on how they can prevent or assist high risk adolescents while using substances.  She graduated from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse with a degree in public health and community health education. She is also a certified health education specialist (CHES) and a prevention specialist. 

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