CO-OCCURRING COLLABORATIVE SERVING MAINE: Bridging Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Event Details
Title	On line 4-week course: Gender Specific Treatment for Women
Keynote Speaker	Teresa Valliere, LCSW, LADC, CCS
Date	3/1/2010
Time
Location	4-Week Online Course
Web Site/Brochure	View Brochure
Session I
Session II
Session III
Session IV
Member Fee	$30
NonMember Fee	$45
Description	There are identifiable and well documented differences between men and women in the development of addictive behaviors and the effects of addiction. These differences fall into categories of susceptibility to addictions, effects on physical and mental health, relationships, economic opportunities, legal consequences, and stigma This course will identify common issues for women facing addiction and enable the clinician to identify and discuss these issues openly with the client and to advocate for gender specific treatment and resources.
Directions	This is a 4 week on line course. After you register, the on line course materials and instructions will be emailed to you before the start date.