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Al Forthan Trainings: Mindfulness for Healing and Thriving AND Up in Smoke
We offer these trainings free of charge to volunteers. Email Alex at
arice@voaor.org and let her know you are a volunteer to get the free registration.
When:
Wednesday, June 14th
Where:
New Song Community Church
220 NE Russell St.
Portland, OR 97212
Mindfulness for Healing and Thriving
Featuring:
Denise Gour, LCSW
When:
8:30 a.m. - Noon (registration starts at 8:00 a.m.)
Includes three CEUs from ACCBO.
Purpose
This training introduces both the research and several fundamental practices of mindfulness training for working with clients challenged by addictions, depression, and criminal behavior. Attendees will experience mindfulness practices first hand and learn ways to integrate these skills in their personal life and professional work. Grounding and centering strategies for both client and professional will be emphasized, as well as, simple every-day practices that help improve client outcomes and prevent professional burn-out. Appropriate for all levels of behavioral healthcare counselors, mentors, and other health care workers, as well as, administrative staff. No meditation experience necessary.
Up in Smoke
Featuring:
Eric Martin, M.A.C., CADC III, CPS
When:
1:45 - 3:45 p.m. (registration starts at 1:00 p.m.)
Includes two CEUs from ACCBO.
Purpose
This presentation will cover the epidemiology of marijuana use, defining dependence, motivational factors working for marijuana dependent clients and resources.
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