Prevention, Treatment and Recovery: Keeping Pace with the Changing Times
DATE: Monday, June 24, 2019
LOCATION: DoubleTree By Hilton Somerset Hotel, NJ -200 Atrium Dr, Somerset, NJ 08873
6 CE credits approved for CADC, LCADC, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Social Workers
This One-Day Conference will provide participants the opportunity to focus in on important and timely issues related to addiction prevention, treatment and recovery. Fundamentally, this event will set the course and tone for the Summer School of Addiction Studies (SSAS). Nevertheless, registration solely for the One-Day Conference is available for those who are unable to attend the full Summer School of Addiction Studies.
Rutgers Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies and GSAPP Trauma Conference
At the Crossroads of Complex Trauma: Domestic Violence and Addiction
DATE: Friday, March 29, 2019
LOCATION: Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center -178 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
6 CE credits for Psychologists (including 4 Domestic Violence CE’s available through attendance of afternoon breakout sessions)
6 CE credits for CADC, LCADC, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Social Workers
We welcome professionals from allied fields and provide certificates of attendance for those who sign in and out and request them
Conference Agenda:
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 10:00 | The Link Between Complex Trauma and Addictions: Treatment Implications Christine A. Courtois, PhD, PLLC Consultant/Trainer, Trauma Psychology and Treatment |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Break |
| 10:15 – 11:45 | Panel-Associated Features and Challenges in Working with Complex Trauma Debra Ruisard, DSW, LCSW, LCADC Chief Clinical Officer, The Center for Great Expectations Monica Indart, PsyD Clinical, Assistant Professor, Rutgers University Jennifer Jones-Damis, PsyD, LPC Associate Director Mental Health Services, Rikers Island |
| 11:45 – 12:15 | Lunch |
| 12:15 – 4:30 | Breakout Option 1: Domestic Violence Breakout Option 2: Supporting Recovery from Partner Violence with Seeking Safety Lisa Caren Litt, PhD Clinical Psychologist, Training Consultant and Supervisor |
Rutgers Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies Focus Day 2018
DATE: Sunday July 8, 2018
LOCATION: DoubleTree By Hilton Somerset Hotel, NJ -200 Atrium Dr, Somerset, NJ 08873
The Measurement of Success
DATE: Friday October 20, 2017 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center -178 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Conference Agenda:
| 8:15 – 9:00 | Registration |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Welcome Remarks |
| 9:15 – 10:15 | Keynote Address: David Gastfriend, M.D. The Promise of Science and the Challenge to Practice |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 – 12:00 | An Intimate Conversation with the Moyers Family |
| 12:00 – 12:15 | Adele Smithers Award for Advocacy on Behalf of Individuals with Addictions Presented by: Christopher B. Smithers President of the Christopher D. Smithers Foundation |
| 12:15 – 1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30-4:00 | Afternoon Workshops (optional) Workshop 1: Data and Evaluation in Addiction Treatment Workshop 2: Navigating the Addiction Field in New Jersey |
Rutgers Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies Focus Day 2016
DATE: Sunday July 10, 2016