Understanding the Connection of Trauma and Substance Use with System-Involv
Join us in Understanding the Connection of Trauma and Substance Use with System-Involved Youth
Date and time
Location
Online
About this event
- Event lasts 4 hours
Klasey Consulting is partnering with Lincoln Families to bring this training Understanding the Connection of Trauma and Substance Use with System-Involved Youth to Alameda, Solano, Mendocino, Lake, Contra Costa, Humboldt, Tuolumne and Calaveras providers. Trauma and substance use can go hand in hand for many system-involved youth, young adults and parents. This training will provide an overview of the connection between trauma and substance use and the effects of substance use on trauma symptoms. Lastly, the training will cover strategies to support individuals struggling with both trauma and substance use
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to identify one way substance use impacts one’s trauma symptoms
Participants will be able to provide psychoeducation to clients about the use of trauma and substance use
Participants will be able to identify at least one strategy to support clients struggling with trauma symptoms and substance use
Please note that in order to register for these FREE trainings your organization must directly work with foster, adoptive or probation involved children, youth and their families in Alameda, Solano, Mendocino, Lake, Contra Costa, Humboldt, Tuolumne and Calaveras only. Caregivers, including resource families, who serve youth in the above-mentioned counties are also eligible. Participants outside of these areas aren't eligible and will not receive the zoom link.
The training will be facilitated by Dr.Kwonta Phatiphong of Klasey Consulting LLC. To learn more about Klasey Consulting, visit www.klaseyconsulting.com
Dr. Kwonta Phatiphong is a registered psychological associate with 6 years of counseling experience in clinical and social service settings. She has experience in working with clients struggling with trauma and crisis, substance abuse, learning disabilities, homelessness, and low and high functioning client populations. She is trained in substance abuse, Seeking Safety, TF-CBT, Motivational Interview, Crisis Prevention Intervention, Trauma Resiliency Model, and psychological assessments.