Women and Opioid Use Disorders
Description
The opioid epidemic has impacted the lives of many. Women, however, are particularly vulnerable on many levels. This course provides an overview of the DSM 5 criteria for Opioid Use Disorders (OUDs) from a trauma informed perspective. Participants will explore the unique needs and challenges of women and pregnant women seeking treatment. A brief discussion of Positive/Adverse Childhood Experiences (P/ACEs) serves to highlight treatment implications. Course concludes with interventions that address barriers to treatment and relapse prevention to support women in the recovery process.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Describe the connection between trauma and OUDs.
• Summarize treatment strategies to engage pregnant women in treatment.
• Discuss diversion and implications for relapse prevention.
Instructor Bio
Ms. Guerra is a seasoned mental health professional who specializes in the treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders and Trauma. Ms. Guerra parlayed her clinical experience into a career as an adjunct/faculty member for various colleges and universities in NJ. She proposed, developed the curriculum and taught the Substance Use Disorder courses at Kean University’s Social Work Department. Ms. Guerra teaches across the Bachelor and Master level curriculum in Social Work and Addiction Studies including courses such as “Trauma”, “Psychopathology” and "Intro to ATOD". Ms. Guerra is approved by the Addiction Professionals Certification Board of NJ (APCB NJ) to teach initial and re-certification L/CADC courses. Ms. Guerra facilitates training and consultation for various mental health, substance use and academic settings. She also maintains a private practice. In 2019, Ms. Guerra was selected by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) to participate in the development of CSWE’s Substance Use Curricular Guide which was published in 2020. Ms. Guerra is approved by the APCBNJ as well as the NJ Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee as a Mandatory Legal Class Trainer.
Ms. Guerra has no conflicts of interest for this webinar.
Contact Us
For questions, please contact: ce@gsapp.rutgers.edu
Continuing Education Information
Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0123.
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Rutgers Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Rutgers Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.