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Substance Abuse Conferences & Training Events in Seattle & Washington

(See also national & international training conferences on the CTN Library web site)
(See also Prevention & Recovery Events in Seattle & Washington calendar)

2013
May 29-31   26th Annual NW Conference on Behavioral Health & Addictive Disorders. (Bellevue)
Will explore issues within the physical, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions of mental illness and addictive disorders, with emphasis placed on special topics such as neuroscience, trauma, couples in recovery, co-occurring disorders, attachment, cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, loneliness, cultural diversity, affect regulation, ethics and more. CE available. U.S. Journal Training, Inc. and Institute for Integral Development. Early bird registration: $399/Full, $140/Daily. Registration: (800) 441-0034 or (954) 360-0909.
May 30  
Central Seattle DFC Coalition Key Leadership Dinner (Seattle)
Central Seattle Drug Free Communities Coalition will present a dinenr & evening of information sharing at Garfield High School Commons. Speakers include Steve Freng (NW HIDTA), Lisa Sharp (Seattle Public Schools) and Coalition Chairperson Melanie Boehm. Contact Randy Beaulieu, rjbeaulieu@seattleschools.org
Jun 13-14   Motivational Interviewing: Quick and Effective Tools for Clinicians (Seattle)
UW Training Xchange. Presenters: Jonnae Tillman & Eddie Edmonson. Learn the spirit and techniques of MI in this skills-based workshop. CE & CNE available.
Jun 19-21   Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference (Yakima)
"Transforming Behavioral Health Through Health Care Reform." Sponsored by Washington Community Mental Health. This meeting will bring together clinicians, consumers, advocates, family members, staff of public and non-profit agencies and other system partners to share information about innovative therapeutic techniques, programs and policies that advance best practices through innovation and integration.
Jun 21-26   International Cannabinoid Research Society, 23rd Annual Symposium (Vancouver, BC)
The ICRC is a scientific association with nearly 500 international members, all active researchers in the field of endogenous, plant-derived and synthetic cannabinoids and related bioactive lipids. Before the conference, ICRS and Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids (CCIC) will host a CME event, targeting physicians and health care professionals as well as cannabinoid researchers. Click here for a flyer.
Jun 27-28   CALM: Tools for Living, Treatment Program for Anxiety and Depression (Seattle)
UW Training Xchange. Trainers: Michelle Craske, Stacy Shaw Welch, Meghan Keough. Participants at the training for the CALM program will receive practical, “real-world” ways to help clients suffering from anxiety and depression. Participants will be given concrete tools that will enhance their therapeutic skills to help clientsCNE available.
Jul 17-19   39th Annual Northwest Institute of Addictions Studies (Clackamas, OR)
"Empowering Recovery: The Art & Science of Facilitating Change." Topics include: Corrections; Ethics; Gambling; Transforming Burnout; Sexual Addiction; DBT; Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT); Intergenerational Trauma; Motivational Interviewing; Domestic Violence; Coordinating Behavioral and Primary Care.  19 CEUs available.
Jul 19-20   National Conference on Problem Gambling (Seattle)
Theme is "Connections: Building Partnerships" Sponsored by Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling and the National Council on Problem Gambling. (Plus pre-conference workshops July 17-18). 25 CEU hrs. available.
Aug 21-23   Merrill Scott Symposium on Alcoholism (Yakima)
Sponsored by Sundown M Ranch. The symposium will offer information and education on chemical dependency and other behavioral health activities. For  registration/information, call Cheryl Dale at 509-457-0990, ext. 423.
Sep 16-17   28th Annual Co-Occurring Disorders and Treatment Conference (Yakima)
"Intregrated Treatment: A Bridge to Healthcare Reform" Sponsored by WA Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery. The goal of this annual conference is to promote integration of services across the public mental health, substance use disorder, developmental disabilities, and medical systems; promote knowledge about co-occurring disorders and the value of integration, to support the development of a co-occurring capable system of care, and to advocate and partner with others to promote integrated treatment and recovery for all people. 13 CEH available.
Sep 19   Mental Health 2013: Bridging the Gaps (Shoreline)
Sponsored by UW School of Nursing. Forum for health professionals to share innovative and practical strategies for providing mental health care in clinical settings. Topics include cross-cultural communication, crisis resources, psychotropic drugs and polypharmacy, and cooordinating mental health care with educational system. 7.3 contact hours CNE available.
Sep 20   Counselor Camp 2013: Integrating Mind, Body and Spirit (Randle, WA)
Inspiring weekend of seminars and activities for those who work in adolescent chemical dependency preventionn, intervention, treatment, and mental health counseling. 13 CE credits available.
Oct 18   Washington State Drug Court Conference (Tukwila)
Save the date. Sponsored by Washington State Association of Drug Court Professionals.
Oct 20-22   Washington State Prevention Summit (Yakima)
Save the date! Conference website will be updated with 2013 information soon!
Oct 23-25   Addiction Health Services Research Conference (Portland, OR)
Sponsored by NW Addiction Technology Transfer Center and Western States Node of the NIDA Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network. Theme is "Translating Research into Policy and Practice." Registration is open.
     
Contact ADAI (adai@u.washington.edu) with information about Seattle-area or UW-sponsored lectures, workshops, or conferences on substance abuse.   We would be glad to help publicize them.

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