NHADACA Training: A Deeper Dive Into Accommodating Neurocognitive Impairment

WhenMarch 24, 2022

• 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

• Location130 Pembroke Road, Suite 100, Concord, NH 03301

  PRESENTATION:  This 5 hour workshop will build on previous workshops related to substance use, brain injury and cognitive impairment.  This workshop will provide a very brief introduction to neurocognitive/neurobehavioural impairment.  The main focus of the content will be assessing the nature of neurocognitive impairment and providing accommodation in a clinical setting.  Learners will practice practical strategies for adapting their presentation of psychoeducational materials, supporting self-assessment and promoting follow-through between sessions.  Specific adaptations for CBT and MI will be presented.  This workshop will also introduce the ACE Program which is a cognitive compensation program for addiction studies.

  Upon completion of this workshop participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the nature of neurocognitive impairment.

  2. List accommodations that can be provided in a clinical setting for individuals with neurocognitive impairment.

  3. Explain practical strategies for adapting their presentation of psychoeducational materials, supporting self-assessment and promoting follow-through between sessions.

  PRESENTER:  Dr. Carolyn Lemsky is a board certified neuropsychologist with over 25 years of experience working in rehabilitation settings in the U.S. and Canada. For the past 20 years she has been the Clinical Director at Community Head Injury Resource Services of Toronto. She is also the director of the Substance Use and Brain Injury (SUBI) Bridging Project, a research and knowledge transfer initiative funded by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation. SUBI training and clinical materials have been used internationally to prepare addictions and mental health workers to accommodate the needs of people living with acquired brain injury. She has provided training and consultation across the US and Canada. In addition to frequent conference presentations, Dr. Lemsky has contributed book chapters and articles to the neuropsychology and brain injury literature.

  FEE: NHADACA Members: $65. Non-Members: $75. NBCC: add $5. For registration information contact:  603-225-7060 or traininginstitute@nhadaca.org

  5 Contact Hours Available
  CRSW Performance Domains: 4
  LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence:  1, 3, 6, 8, 11, 16, 17, 18
  Certified Prevention Specialist Domains: 6
  NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist (Category A)  

• https://www.nhadaca.org/event-4522271?CalendarViewType=0&SelectedDate=2/9/2022