PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Start any date in any order in Las Vegas and/or Miami
Any Ten of the 15 hour weekend courses earn the C.Ad.
All 20 weekend Courses earn the DACACD, Diplomate in Addictions & Compulsive Disorders
3 Week Clinical Residency Earns an Additional 150 Hours Towards Diplomate
Take any individual Module to earn 14 to 15 CEU's
(Las Vegas dates below Miami)
2020/2021 MIAMI DATES
December 5-6, 2020
New Trends in Drug Treatment Programs
The human services business challenges; Develop an Addiction Program with mental health programs; how to avoid Funding issues for substance abuse and mental health; Documentation/Operational Issues Laws and Rules and Risk Management
Instructor: Phil Diaz, MSW, LLD(H), DACACD
Marco Polo Ramada Hotel
January 9 & 10, 2021
Reward Deficiency System, Understanding the Genetics of Addictions, the Tonal Model & P300
General Overview of Biogenetic Components, Reward Deficiency Syndrome/The Brain Reward Cascade. How the biogenetic components manifest Compulsive Disorders; DNA Structure, Alleles, Genetic Disposition, Re-Norming the system through therapeutic nutraceuticals & pharmacological intervention Traumatic Brain Injury & Chemical Dependency
Instructor: Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, CASAP, DACACD
February 13 & 14, 2021
Private Practice Implementation New Directions EAP, SAP
What constitutes Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Treatment? Levels of Care and Services. Models for treatment using traditional and alternative modalities.
Uncle Phil & Papa Jay unleashed, head to head, toe to toe, A-Z on Addictions
Classic treatment integrating chiropractic and other modalities: street drugs
Instructors: Phil Diaz, MSW, LLD(H), DACACD & Jay, M. Holder, D.C., CAP, CASAP, DACACD
March 13 & 14, 2021
Co-Occurring Disorders in Adults, DMSV, Diagnosis & Evidence Based Practices
Mental disorders that coexist with at least one substance use disorder in an individual. These two behavioral health conditions are intertwined and interacting. Individuals are likely to have complex health and social needs Affective/behavior Disorders, Personality Disorders Organic Brain Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Anxiety Disorders Treatment Principles. DSM V Guidelines
Instructor: Carmine Pecoraro, Psy.D., C.Ad., CAP, DACACD
April 10 & 11, 2021
Cognitive, Behavioral, & Mindfulness Based Therapies For Addictions & Compulsive Disorders
Therapeutic interventions using mindfulness, behavioral, and cognitive approaches. The material will introduce Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness based techniques, and then integrate aspects of each to help those with substance abuse and compulsive behavior disorders.
Instructor: William Berry, LMHC, CAP
May 1 & 2, 2021
Nutritional Strategies for Addictions & the Nervous System: Burn Out & Recovery
Nutrition is vital to brain health and emotional processing. Stress and poor diet aggravate nutrient status and increase need for key factors the body uses to heal nerve tissue and damaged organs. This class will cover essential nutrients and supplements to complement rehab and recovery clients. We will also look at factors which affect nutrient absorption and requirements. Discussion will include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs and homeopathics.
Instructor: Lynn Lafferty, Pharm.D. MBA, N.D., CNC, CNHP
June 12 & 13, 2021
Auriculotherapy, Management of Withdrawal & Treating The Five Addictions
Overview of Auriculotherapy –The 4 Cranial Nerves of the ear. General Principles, use in Diagnosis, & Management of Withdrawal. Treatment Goals
Instructor: Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, CASAP, DACACD
July 10 & 11, 2021
Criminal Justice and Problem-Solving Specialty Courts, Intervention strategies
This course will examine the overrepresentation of people in the criminal justice system identified with mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Specialty courts are problem-solving courts that help to connect offenders to treatment and additional services that will lead to successful reentry, recovery and community integration. The course will explore assessment for criminogenic risk/need, intervention strategies, community services and grants.
Teacher: Cindy Schwartz, MS, MBA
August 7 & 8, 2021
Co-Dependency, Family Issues & Dynamics, and The Intervention Process Family Issues & Dynamics; Stages & Steps of Grief
Intervention Models & their Approaches; Treatment plans for in-patient and family members. Impaired Physician/Professional
Instructor: William Berry, LMHC, CAP
September 11 & 12, 2021
Opioid Epidemic, MAT; & the Impact of Trauma on Professionals Treating Addictions PTSD, TBI
Bio-Psychosocial, Amino Acids, Nutraceuticals, Titration from Suboxone, Naltrexone & other Interventions. Detox Placement. Suboxone and The Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (DATA 2000) requirements for licensing, Naltrexone & other medications. First Responders, Trauma and burnout.
Instructor: Michael Schaefer, D.C., OMD, MPH, DACACD
October 9 & 10, 2021
Mental Health First Aid For Children; Support Processes; Assessments & Resources
A comprehensive overview related to how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This course gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to a youth who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. This course covers common signs and symptoms of mental illness, as well as substance use, how to interact with a person in crisis, and how to connect individuals with help. Each participant will receive a Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
Instructor: Liliana Legra-Salazar, M.S., Ed.S, Ed.D(c)
November 6 & 7, 2021
Diagnostic Strategies, Substances of Abuse, Psychopharmacology & Detox
Establishing a Differential Diagnosis, Problems in Diagnosis, DSM V Guidelines. The Biopsychosocial Assessment. Alcohol, Sedatives, Cocaine, Heroin, Methadone, Marijuana, Inhalants, Nicotine, Steroids. Perceptual Disorders, Neuro-Synaptic Junction and Dynamics.
Instructor: William Berry, LMHC, CAP
December 4 & 5, 2021
Pediatrics & Pregnancy in Addictions, ADD & Other Compulsive Disorders
Management of Pregnant Addicts and Detoxification of infants, Protracted Abstinence. ADD/ADHD, & other compulsive disorders. Diagnosis and management of Withdrawal, Relapse, Case Review, Treatment Goals
Instructor: Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, CASAP, DACACD
2020/2021 LAS VEGAS
Nov 21-22, 2020
Adolescent Treatment, Inpatient/Outpatient, Implementing Stages of Change
Where are we at with Adolescent addiction treatment? How do we treat adolescents different than adults in treatment to get the best outcomes? How do we decide what is the best level of care for an adolescent? What are the differences between public and private treatment programs for adolescents? What are the stages of change and how do I use them in treatment? This class will cover and answer all the previous questions and shed light on how to do better treatment with adolescents. We will also look at factors that influence adolescent treatment and how to work differently with this population.
Instructor: Luke Hatch, LCSW, C.Ad.
December 12-13, 2020
New Trends in Drug Treatment Programs; Traditional & Alternative Approaches
New Trends in Drug Treatment Programs; Traditional & Alternative Approaches The human services business challenges; Develop an Addiction Program with mental health programs; how to avoid Funding issues for substance abuse and mental health; Documentation/Operational Issues Laws and Rules and Risk Management
Instructor: Phil Diaz, MSW, LLD(H), DACACD
January 23 & 24, 2021
Comprehensive Mechanisms and Dynamics of Addictions & Compulsive Disorders
Definition of Addiction, The Five Addictions, theories of Addictions; The Brain Reward Cascade, Disease Concept of Addiction, Multi-factorial Addiction components, Toxicology & Laboratory testing.
Instructor: Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, CASAP, DACACD
February 20-21, 2021
Pediatrics, Family Systems; Attachment Theory in Addictions, Assessment & Treatment
Addiction & Mental Health Impact on Family Systems: Reactive Attachment Disorder and Addicted Mothers; disinhibited attachment disorder. Primary caregivers in early childhood.
Instructor: Kimberly Landero, LMFT CPC, LCADC
March 20-21, 2021
Resiliency, PTSD, Trauma, MI, Intake, Assessment Mental Health Initiative for School Based Health Care Systems
Relapse prevention. Clinical strategies to prevent relapse in addictions. Drugs and the work place. Understanding Federal Government's initiative on the Drug Free Workplace. Societal issues, drug free schools and community programs
Instructor: Oscar Flores Sida, M.S., NCC, CPC, LCADC, CPGC
April 24-25, 2021
Cognitive, Behavioral & Mindfulness Based Therapies For Addictions & Compulsive Disorders
Therapeutic interventions using mindfulness, behavioral, and cognitive approaches. The material will introduce Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness based techniques, and then integrate aspects of each to help those with substance abuse and compulsive behavior disorders
Instructor: Kimberly Landero, LMFT, CPC, LCADC
May 22-23, 2021
Opioid Epidemic MAT & The Impact of Trauma on Professionals Treating Addiction
Bio-Psychosocial, Amino Acids, Nutraceuticals, Titration from Suboxone, Naltrexone & other Interventions. Detox Placement. Suboxone and The Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (DATA 2000) requirements for licensing, Naltrexone & other medications. First Responders, Trauma and burnout.
Instructor: Michael Schaefer, D.C., OMD, MPH, DACACD
June 26-27, 2021
Co-Occurring Disorders in Adults, DMSV, Diagnosis & Evidence Based Practices
Mental disorders that coexist with at least one substance use disorder in an individual. These two behavioral health conditions are intertwined and interacting. Individuals are likely to have complex health and social needs Affective/behavior Disorders, Personality Disorders Organic Brain Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Anxiety Disorders Treatment Principles. DSM V Guidelines.
Instructor: Kimberly Landero, LMFT, CPC, LADC
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