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Relapse Prevention
will be presented on May 20, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
by Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC; Dawn Farm therapist
This presentation will discuss the warning signs that lead the
chemically dependent person into a relapse, and cover
strategies to help handle high-risk situations.
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Handouts from 2006/2007:
Handouts (slides)
The Alcoholic Paradox (by Austin Ripley)
Related reading suggestion:
Articles by Terrence Gorski |
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Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations
will be presented on May 27, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
by Patrick Gibbons, DO; Addiction Psychiatry Fellow, University of Michigan Medical Center
This presentation will discuss diagnostic criteria, treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness.
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Please check back later for handouts and related reading suggestions! |
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Eating Disorders
will be presented on June 17, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
by Carl Christensen, MD; Physician, Addictionologist; and
Robin Edison, M.Ed., LPC; Dawn Farm therapist and EDEN group facilitator
This presentation will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. Different models of treatment will also be discussed.
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Power Point slides from 2006/2007
Handouts (slides) from 2006/2007
Related reading suggestion:
"Similarity Between Obesity and Drug Addiction as Assessed by Neurofunctional Imaging: A Concept Review" by Nora Volkow et al. |
Presenter Information:
Jason Schwartz
Matt Statman |
Tobacco Cessation & Addiction Recovery
will be presented on June 24, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
by Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Clinical Director, Dawn Farm;
and Matt Statman; Team Leader, Dawn Farm Detox and Dawn Farm Education Series Coordinator
This presentation will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco.
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Handouts:
- Power Point slides
- "Loose Your Lame Excuses"
- NIDA: Tobacco Addiction
- NIAAA: Alcohol & Tobacco
Related reading suggestions: Tobacco cessation documents: click here. |
Presenter Information:
Kelly Mullins
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"Our Devilish Alcoholic Personalities"
will be presented on July 1, 2008; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
by Kelly Mullins, BS, CAC-M; Dawn Farm Huron Street therapist
This presentation will provide a glimpse of what really goes on in the thinking of practicing alcoholics and addicts.
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Please check back later for handouts and additional related reading suggestions!
Related reading suggestion: "Our Devilish Alcoholic Personalities" |
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Addiction 101
was presented on October 16, 2007
by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm
This presentation examined the dynamics of drinking and drug use; including addiction as a brain disease and the basic recovery process. |
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The Physiology of Addiction
was presented on October 23, 2007
by Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist
This presentation explored the difference between addiction and dependence, the mechanisms of physical dependency, brain neurochemistry, and the effects of treatment. |
Handouts (no pictures)
Handouts (complete slides)
Related reading suggestions:
"The Addicted Brain" by Eric Nestler and Robert Malenka.
- "The Addicted Human Brain: Insights From Imaging Studies" by N. Volkow, J. Fowler, and G. Wang
AUDIO: click here!
SLIDECAST: click here!
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The Doctor's Opinion on Alcoholism
was presented on October 30, 2007
by Herbert Malinoff, MD; Addictionologist
This presentation described a physician’s view of alcoholism, as presented in the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. |
Related reading suggestion:
- Articles by Dr. Silkworth
- "Doctor's Opinion" in the AA "Big Book" |
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A History of Alcoholics Anonymous
was presented on November 20, 2007
by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm
This program presented an informal history of Alcoholics Anonymous, including A.A.'s founding and growth.
The discussion also included a brief overview of the 12 Steps. |
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Huron Valley Area Intergroup of AA |
Alcoholics Anonymous: A Panel Discussion
was presented on November 27, 2007
by a panel of recovering men and women
This presentation provided a lively panel discussion regarding
addiction and alcoholism, personal recovery, and individual
participation in 12 Step programs. |
- AA Newcomer's packets - click here to read contents.
- Your First AA Meeting
Related reading/resources:
- Jack Alexander Article
- Helper's Guide to Working with Mutual Support Groups
- AA "Big Book" on line
- AA "Grapevine" magazine
- Saturday Night at St. Joe's AA Open Talks web site
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District 5 Al-Anon (Washtenaw County, Michigan)
Al-Anon Family Groups |
Al-Anon: A Panel Discussion
was presented on December 18, 2007
by members of Al-Anon, a 12 Step family program
This presentation provided a lively panel discussion with a unique, individual perspective regarding the Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for family and friends of addicts and alcoholics. |
Handouts: Al-Anon "Welcome packets," including, Are You Troubled By Someone Else's Drinking? Al-Anon Is For You!
Related reading suggestions:
- Al-Anon information on line
- Al-Anon "Forum" magazine |
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Codependency
was presented on January 22, 2008
by Ronald E. Harrison, SW; Chemical Dependency Therapist
Codependency is progressive—much like chemical dependency. This presentation discussed the symptoms and progression of codependency. |
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Chemical Dependency and the Family
was presented on January 29, 2008
by Mary Ragland, MSW, LMSW; Therapist, Dawn Farm Daybreak Program
Chemical dependency is a family condition. This presentation described the effects of chemical dependency on each family member. |
Handouts
Letter to my family
Power Point Slides
Click here for related reading suggestions |
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The Cultures of Addiction and Recovery
was presented on February 26, 2008
by Brenda Bolzman, LMSW; Dawn Farm Detox Program Coordinator
This presentation discussed the cultural elements of addiction and recovery - with an emphasis on how to move individuals from the culture of addiction to the culture of recovery.
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Handouts
Related reading suggestions:
- Pathways: From the Culture of Addiction to the Culture of Recovery: A Travel Guide for Addiction Professionals (2nd Edition) by William White.
- Articles by William White |
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Addiction and Spirituality
was presented on March 18, 2008
by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House
The 12 Steps are a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not). This presentation explored the core of our spiritual needs and addressed our own life choices. |
Handouts
Related reading Suggestions:
- "So Help Me God: Substance Abuse, Religion and Spirituality"
- A.A. "Big Book"
- Serenity: A Companion for 12 Step Recovery by Robert Hemfelt |
Presenter Information:
Janice Firn
Veronica Smith |
Grief and Loss in Addiction
was presented on March 25, 2008
by Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of MI. Hospital; and Veronica Smith, LMSW; Therapist, Dawn Farm Daybreak Program
This presentation provided a basic study of how addiction produces grief and loss for the individual and the family, and a discussion of tools of recovery programs that also help with recovering from grief and loss. |
Janice Firn's handouts
Veronica Smith's handouts
Related reading suggestions: please click here. |
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Intervention!
was presented on Wednesday April 9, 2008
by Jeff Jay and Debra Jay; Intervention specialists and authors
Jeff and Debra Jay described their effective model for intervention with addicted loved ones and helped the audience learn how “Love First” can encourage chemically dependent people to find recovery! |
Handout
Related reading suggestions:
- Love First Web site
- book: "Love First"
- book: "Aging and Addiction"
- book: "No More Letting Go"
- book: "At Wit's End" |
Presenter Information:
Barbara Niess
Jason Schwartz |
Chemical Dependency and Survivors of Domestic Violence
was presented on April 15, 2008
by Barbara Niess, MPA, MSW; Executive Director, SafeHouse Center;
and Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Dawn Farm Clinical Director
This presentation discussed the relationship between addiction and domestic violence, with the focus on the survivor. |
- Power Point Handouts
- Power/Control Wheel
- Al-Anon literature excerpts
Related reading suggestions:
- Domestic violence links
- Dawn Farm documents |
Presenter Information:
David Garvin
Jason Schwartz |
Domestic Violence and Addiction
was presented on April 22, 2008, 2007
by David Garvin, LMSW; Director, Alternatives to Domestic Aggression Program, Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County;
and Jason Schwartz, LMSW; Dawn Farm Clinical Director
This presentation discussed the relationship between addiction and domestic violence, with the focus on the batterer. |
Handouts:
-Power Point Handouts
- Power/Control Wheel
- Additional articles
Related reading suggestions:
- Domestic violence links
- Dawn Farm documents |
Presenter Information:
Ed Conlin
Janice Firn |
Toxic Relationships In & Out of Addiction
was presented on April 29, 2008
by Ed Conlin, BSEd, CAC-2; addiction counselor, Jefferson House; and Janice Firn, LMSW; Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital
Addiction leads to patterns in thought, action and relationships. This presentation helped audience members learn how we form personal bonds, and about the pathology behind relationships in addiction. |
Ed Conlin's Handouts
"Questions" Handout
Jellinek Curve
Janice Firn's Handouts
Related reading suggestions: please click here. |
