Webinar: Substance Use Disorders and the Link to Childhood Trauma

Substance Use Disorders and the Link to Childhood Trauma Webinar Graphic on Tuesday, June 21st from 12:30 until 2:30 pm.

This message is approved by Dr. Craig Stanley, Interim Dean and Teaching Professor for the College of Social Work, for the distribution to students, faculty and staff.

Join the Center for the Study and Promotion of Communities, Families and Children for a free webinar focusing on how the long-term effects of childhood trauma are linked to substance use disorders. Looking at Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and brain research this webinar will explore how negative childhood experiences are predictors of substance use disorders. Operating through the lens of trauma, participants will explore how early interventions can be used in substance use disorder prevention and harm reduction as they build resilience and protective factors.

Registration link: https://bit.ly/SUDandchildhoodtrauma
Registration is required. 
Free for all attendees. 2 CEU hours provided.

Presenters: 

  • Tai Cole, MSW, MACE, MDiv, Program Manager, Florida State UniversityCenter for the Study and Promotion of Communities, Families, and Children

  • Mimi Graham, Ed.D, Director, Florida State University, Center for Prevention and Early, Intervention Policy

  • Heather Howard, MSW, PhD, LICSW, Assistant Professor, Florida Atlantic University , Phyllis and Harvey Sandler, School of Social Work

  • Joy McClellan, DSW, LCSW-QS, MSW Program Coordinator & Senior Instructor, Florida Atlantic University, College of Social Work and, Criminal Justice

Article Date
June 02, 2022