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    Offering up to 5.5 credits

    Learning Objectives

    1. Identify at least five common symptoms and reactions that can result from trauma to improve screening and assessment. 
    2. List at least four protective factors and four vulnerability factors for SUD to guide prevention and intervention planning. 
    3. Explain at least three ways untreated trauma can increase the risk of developing or worsening SUD, in order to inform treatment approaches. 
    4. Explain at least three strategies for incorporating diversity and cultural considerations into trauma-informed care to enhance engagement and equity in treatment. 

    Psychologists: Psychologists - APA: California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    Course meets the qualifications for 5.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences; and CIBHS is an approved provider for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) to sponsor continuing education for Behavioral health professionals including clinicians practicing TF-CBT who are aiming for proficiency certification or any TF-CBT clinician seeking a refresher course. CIBHS maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

    CCAPP: CIBHS is an approved provider for California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) continuing education units (Provider number 5-98-408-0826).

    CADTP: CIBHS is an approved provider for California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) continuing education credits. CIBHS maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. (Provider number 240)

    Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists are eligible to earn 5.5 continuing education hours as CIBHS is a CalMHSA-approved CE training provider

    CE Certificates of Completion

    All activities in this training are offered for continuing education credit excluding any breaks. CE Certificates of Completion will be emailed within two weeks of processing your completed online evaluation. For questions, comments, or grievances about this CE course content or delivery, or to request special accommodations, please email Robin Texeira at rtexeira@cibhs.org.

    There is no known commercial support for this webinar.  

    Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Trauma

    Understanding the Intersectionality of SUD and Trauma Across the Recovery Continuum

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    Trainer: Darla Belflower, LCSW, LSCSW, LAC, CPS
    Training Dates:  September 16 & 18, 2025,
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm (PT) each day
    Delivery Method: Live Virtual via Zoom
    Prerequisites:  None
    CE Hours 5.5
    Target Audience Behavioral health team members including clinicians, peers, case managers, therapists, social workers, substance abuse counselors, and supervisors. 

    Training Description

    Substance use disorder and trauma are often interconnected, with research showing that nearly 75% of people with substance use disorder have a history of trauma. Some experts believe the rate is even higher. Trauma can be a driving factor in substance misuse, as individuals may turn to drugs or alcohol to cope with the emotional pain and distress caused by their experiences. Substance misuse can, in turn, worsen the effects of trauma and make recovery more challenging. 

    This live, virtual training via Zoom is designed for behavioral health providers, peer support specialists, and other professionals working with individuals affected by substance use and trauma. Participants will learn about behaviors associated with attempts to cope with trauma through substance use, review protective and risk factors for SUD, and identify symptoms and reactions related to trauma. The session will also explore diversity and cultural considerations in trauma-informed care to improve equity and treatment outcomes.

    All training materials will be provided the week prior to the training

    Join us to learn, reflect, and expand on the follow:

    • Conceptualize cases through an integrative lens
    • Recognize cultural, social, and systemic factors such racism and poverty and how they contribute to trauma and substance use vulnerability
    • Apply trauma-informed principles when assessing and working with individuals who have co-occurring substance use and trauma.
    • Demonstrate intervention strategies that are grounded in evidence  

    Upon completing the live virtual training, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance for attending the training. 

    CIBHS is using a new platform for registration. If you encounter any issues with registration, please contact us at trainings@cibhs.org.

    If you have any questions about this training, please reach out to Valerya at vsilva@cibhs.org.

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