LGBTQ individuals are a hidden minority in addiction treatment settings. They have issues related to shame and trauma that when left unaddressed result in unsuccessful outcomes. This session will increase participant’s knowledge of the issues of sexual minorities and increase their skills for recognizing and working with this population.
Social Networking Sites, Text Messages, Google, Email and the Internet have become ubiquitous in the everyday life of Addiction Professionals and the people they serve. How to incorporate these into Professional Ethics opens up multiple issues with respect to self-disclosure and professional boundaries. In this session participants will gain increased understanding of these various digital media and how to safely navigate them in a Professional and Personal setting.
Social Networking Sites, Text Messages, Google, Email and the Internet have become ubiquitous in the everyday life of Addiction Professionals and the people they serve. How to incorporate these into Professional Ethics opens up multiple issues with respect to self-disclosure and professional boundaries. In this session participants will gain increased understanding of these various digital media and how to safely navigate them in a Professional and Personal setting.
Student Scholarships Now Available for Fall Conference We invite students to apply for 2017 Fall Conference Scholarship opportunity. The scholarship includes registration fee and students will be responsible for their own travel and lodging. The Conference will be held October 18-20, 2017 at the Holiday Inn Resort in Wrightsville Beach. Scholarship Application Requirements include: A completed 2017…
APNC members, it is your time to take advantage of the opportunity to recognize those hard working and diligent in the field. In the words of, Awards Committee Chairman Phil Mooring, “APNC is made up of the most highly skilled and dedicated professionals to be found anywhere in the nation. These awards present a unique…
As outlined in APNC’s Bylaws, the Nominations and Elections Committee, chaired by Angela Maxwell, requested suggestions from voting members in the Jan/Feb Newsletter and put forth a slate of nominees. That slate was announced in the May/June APNC Newsletter and there was opportunity for additional nominees.
The APNC Northwestern Region is proud to offer this training, presented by: William Faulkner, CSAC, CSARFD, QTCP. About this Training: An interactive and informative learning experience for MH/SA treatment and prevention professionals, using creative expressive arts as an intervention to serve their population. Individual/Group assessment techniques will be covered. Interactive activities will be presented illustrating practical and…
The Executive Director serves as senior operating officer, responsible for control and management of APNC operations. The Executive Director shall monitor current and long-term organizational goals; manage daily staff functions; nurture and maintain collaborative relationships at regional, state and national levels; work with the Board of Directors to ensure the growth and sustainability of the association. The Executive Director shall work in conjunction with the APNC Staff, Board of Directors, and other APNC contracted entities to carry on the work of APNC. The Executive Director shall be supervised by the organization’s Board of Director and shall be a non-voting officer of that body.
This essential, interactive presentation will provide the participant with the current, evolving Ethical information regarding re-ferrals, confidentiality, technology, educator responsibilities and more! There will be case studies to assist participants with the application of the new rules. The important changes of 42CRF and the impact on Authorization of Release and Client Rights/Confidentiality and more will be addressed.
