Training Description:
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Time: 9 to 11 AM CST
Venue: Zoom
Cost per Session: $50
2.0 CE Hours per session* (NBCC/ACEP Approved #6760)
*Journey Mental Health Center has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6760. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credits are clearly identified. Journey Mental Health Center is solely responsible for all aspects of this program.
Presenter: Will Hutter, PsyD, LMFT
Will Hutter, PsyD, LMFT, is adjunct faculty at Northwestern University, teaching various courses, such as Power, Privilege, and Difference; Family of Origin; Basic Concepts in Family Therapy; Family Therapy with Children and Adolescents; Group Therapy; Internship and Pre-practicum courses; and Systemic Perspectives in Substance Use Disorder. He has his own LLC, FourRivers, where he provides virtual therapy with LGBTQ+ youth and adults, adults experiencing sexual dysfunction, and conflictual queer couples in WI, IL, SC, and ME. He also provides consultation, supervision, and workshops/trainings.
Training Information:
Description: We know that Wisconsin is known for a higher rate of alcohol use and DUIs. In 2024, Wisconsin had the highest rate of heavy drinking among U.S. states, with approximately 24.3% of adults engaging in heavy drinking. Factors contributing to this rate include cultural norms, availability of alcohol, and social influences. This workshop will focus on how we can connect with both youth and adults who are struggling with addiction and best practice interventions for addressing addictive behaviors.
Objectives:
- Attendees will be able to summarize the Stages of Change model.
- Attendees will be able to identify risk and protective factors for substance use disorders.
- Attendees will be able to illustrate brief interventions with youth, transitional-aged adults, and adults in the treatment of Substance Use Disorders.
