Women's Health Month: Substance Use Disorder & Ethics

Women's Health Month: Substance Use Disorder & Ethics

Join Horizon Behavioral Health for Women's Health Month with a training focused on substance use treatment and ethical considerations.

By Horizon Behavioral Health

Date and time

Tuesday, May 13 · 9am - 4pm EDT

Location

Liberty Mountain Conference Center

3700 Candlers Mountain Road Lynchburg, VA 24502

Agenda

9:00 AM

Doors Open

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Check-in

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

“Her”storical healing: An ethical perspective. . .

Dr. Sara W. Bailey, Ph.D.

Sara W. Bailey, Ph.D. (she/her/hers), is a counselor educator, researcher, collaborator, and counselor with a clinical and research emphasis on issues of adoption, addiction, aging, and andragogy. Sh...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch Session: Healing Neen

Tonier Cain

Tonier works tirelessly to raise the awareness about trauma informed care around the world. She has trained providers in all fifty states. Tonier is an advocate and educator, speaking all over the wo...

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Women and Addiction: Strategies to Promote Recovery

Lisa M. Najavits, PhD

Lisa Najavits, PhD is director of Treatment Innovations; and adjunct professor, University of Massachusetts Medical School. She was on the faculty of Harvard Medical School for 25 years and a researc...

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours
  • Free venue parking

Women with substance use disorders (SUDs) often face unique challenges such as higher rates of trauma, co-occurring mental health conditions, caregiving responsibilities, and social stigma. Training that addresses these complexities can enhance counselors’ ability to provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care tailored to women’s needs as well as aid prevention efforts and help build resiliency.

Ethical training is also essential, as working with women in recovery may involve navigating issues related to confidentiality, dual relationships, reproductive health, and informed consent—especially in settings like family court or maternal health programs. Together, SUD and ethics training empower counselors to deliver competent, ethical, and client-centered care.

All are cordially invited to join Horizon for an all-day training event featuring well-renowned, guest speakers, Dr. Sara Bailey, Tonier Cain and Dr. Lisa Najavits.

Participants have the option to attend one, two, or all training sessions. There are only 125 seats available per session. To recieve lunch, you MUST be registered to attend Tonier Cain's lunch session. All attendees will be provided a Certificate of Attendance following completion of the training session and this training is eligible for CEUs.


REGISTRATION DETAILS

Due to a limited number of seats for each training session, please register in advance for the training sessions by May 6th, 2025 (or until seats are no longer available). There is no cost to attend.

If you have any questions related to the training or reception, please contact Ryan Weaks at (434) 426-1186 or Ryan.Weaks@horizonbh.org.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay for this event?

No, this event is free! However, there are a limited number of seats. Register early to secure your seat.

How do I receive lunch?

We have a limited number of lunch spaces. You must register for Tonier Cain's session to receive lunch.

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