Conversation with Bachelor of Psychology students and Dean Dean...Dr. Sharrie R. Dean, Dean of Student Affairs, Miami. Chatting and having a light meal while sharing our AU initiatives and experiences!
This didactic training session will review the three FDA-approved medications for treating opioid use disorder (i.e. methadone, buprenorphine, and injectable naltrexone) through an illustrative clinical case. For each medication, the mechanism of action; process of treatment initiation, stabilization, and...
Presented by: Amber Cahill, PsyD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. She completed internship training at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center in the...
PRESENTATION SUMMARY:
In this program, attendees will explore the attitudinal underpinnings of mindfulness, and will be introduced to various mindful meditation practices and exercises via experiential learning.
Program Objectives:
Provide an overview of the Mindfulness-Stress Reduction program (MBSR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy...
In this presentation, Dr. Leeman will discuss ways in which technology, particularly smartphone-related technology, can be used to benefit addiction assessment and intervention. Advantages to the use of technology include the ability to assess and deliver intervention material in...
Addictive disorders are complicated. They innately involve potentially harmful behaviors. For example, clients may describe past, present, or future threats to their own safety or the safety of others. They may admit to involvement in illegal behaviors. They may...
Presented by: Lisa M. Najavits, PhD. - Director of Treatment Innovations; and adjunct professor, University of Massachusetts Medical School. She was on the faculty of Harvard Medical School for 25 years and was a research psychologist at Veterans Affairs...