American Psychological Association Division 50
Join over 1000 individuals committed to research, professional training, and clinical practice within the broad range of addictive behaviors, including senior addiction researchers, practitioners, early career members, and students/trainees.
News Date: Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 10:15
There are 2 upcoming Optimal Living talks that you may find of interest. CEs will be provided for social workers and CASACs. See below for more details. Please also help spread the word about these events with colleagues and/or clients who may be interested in attending.
There is limited seating so please reserve your tickets now!
Embodied Mindfulness: Somatic Practices for Pain + Addictive Behaviors
February 28, 2020 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Center for Optimal Living
Join Dr. Jenifer Talley and Jill Satterfield for a day-long training focused on the intersection of pain and problematic behaviors such as substance misuse. There will also be an overview of integrative harm reduction psychotherapy principles and practices. Through guided experiential components, lively discussion and Q+A, this workshop will explore a variety of skillful means to work with the body and mind to heal the heart. Register here.
Optimal Living Talks: Women + Drinking with Author Gabrielle Glasser
March 19, 2020 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Center for Optimal Living
Each year, women are consuming more and more alcohol. What’s contributing to this? What are the unique challenges women are facing? Gabrielle Glaser, author of “Her Best-Kept Secret“, and Jenifer Talley, PhD will be in dialogue with one another discussing the trends they are observing and solutions that are possible to help women feel empowered and more compassionate towards themselves. Get tickets here.
Resources are available for those struggling with addiction and numerous effective treatments exist. Whether you are looking for help for yourself or a loved one, we encourage you to seek out help.
