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The Council on Social Work Education is facilitating a five-part webinar series funded by Providers Clinical Support System–Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (PCSS-MOUD). This webinar series invites us to merge results from cutting edge research and clinical experience to inform social work practice. We will explore ethics and boundaries for substance use professionals, harm reduction, special populations (including people from indigenous communities), treatment approaches and special issues by geographic region, and the role of social work in emergency response for substance use related issues. Our goal is to explore ways to address SUD more thoroughly, equitably, and effectively in our clinical practice.
About PCSS-MOUD
The Providers Clinical Support System for Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (PCSS-MOUD) is a program funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). It is led by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) in collaboration with a wide coalition of national professional and healthcare organizations. PCSS-MOUD aims to increase the knowledge and skills of healthcare and counseling professionals about available evidence-based treatment approaches for substance use disorder (SUD) with a particular focus on opioid use disorder (OUD). PCSS-MOUD provides free training and mentoring to practitioners on the use of medications for OUD (MOUD) and the integration of these services into mainstream health care.
For more information on Providers Clinical Support System–Medication for Opioid Use Disorder, please visit the PCSS-MOUD website.
Progress Over Perfection: Redefining Success
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
CE Eligible
Traditional substance use treatment models have historically prioritized abstinence as the solitary goal. However, research and listening to the voices of those with lived experiences have deepened our understanding of the complex relationship individuals have with substance use beginning with their initial exposure to various intervention opportunities. Harm reduction acknowledges this complexity, offering strategies to minimize the risk of mortality and other negative consequences associated with substance use.
More than just a set of interventions, harm reduction is a comprehensive approach and philosophy that values the voices of individuals with lived or living experience. It seeks to improve accessibility to treatment and resources while addressing the stigma surrounding substance use—both in society and within treatment policies and procedures. Rather than an all-or-nothing mindset, harm reduction promotes progress over perfection, empowering people to take steps that work for them while maintaining dignity, respect, and autonomy.
This workshop introduces participants to the harm reduction mindset and how it bridges the treatment gap between full recovery and the process within its core principles and identify some pragmatic ways to integrate harm reduction into their respective settings.
Learning Objectives:
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Define Harm Reduction and describe the seven core principles of harm reduction and explore how these can be applied into current service provision.
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Identify examples of current harm reduction interventions.
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Explore the impact of stigma on an individual’s positive health outcomes and how a judgment-free approach fosters trust.
Moderator
Dr. Patricia Stoddard Dare, PhD, MSW
Professor, School of Social Work; Women's & Gender Studies, Cleveland State University
Speaker
Deana Leber-George, M.Ed, LPCC-S
Center for Evidence-Based Practices (CEBP) and the Substance Use Disorder Center of Excellence (SUD COE) at Case Western Reserve University
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Ethics and Boundaries for Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
CE Eligible
Sound ethics and boundaries are critical to the provision of Substance Use Disorder treatment. Ethical behaviors and boundaries support a client's treatment process, foster a positive client recovery environment, and promote service engagement. On the other hand, challenges related to unethical practices and boundaries can impact the professionals' well-being, resulting in negative job consequences. In this training, participants will reflect on their experiences with ethical dilemmas and explore strategies to deliver effective and professional care to SUD clients.
Learning Objectives:
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Examine how ethics and boundaries are critical to competent practice with SUD clients
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Increase understanding of ethical decision-making models to support sound clinical practices
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Identify the difference between boundary crossings and boundary violations to ensure professional integrity and client well-being.
Moderator
Dr. Patricia Stoddard Dare, PhD, MSW
Professor, School of Social Work; Women's & Gender Studies, Cleveland State University
Speaker
Deana Leber-George, M.Ed, LPCC-S
Center for Evidence-Based Practices (CEBP) and the Substance Use Disorder Center of Excellence (SUD COE) at Case Western Reserve University
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PCSS-MOUD Funder Statement Funding for this initiative was made possible by cooperative agreement no. 1H79TI086770 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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