Teen Mental Health and Alcohol Use | Virtual | Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Presented by Dr. Caitlyn McClure*. EVENT FLYER
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FREE: 2 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists, and IAODAPCA (pending)
SUMMARY
This presentation aims to equip counselors and mental health professionals with advanced knowledge, assessment techniques, and intervention strategies for addressing the dual issues of teen mental health and alcohol use.
OBJECTIVES
1. Attendee will understand and be able to assess for dual diagnosis including alcohol use with teens using DSM-V and other tools.
2. Attendee will understand the interplay of dual diagnosis and be able to identify at least two overlaps of alcohol use exacerbating mental health.
3. Attendees will be able to identify at least three solutions to navigating the nuances of working with teens with alcohol use disorders in terms of rapport building, treatment planning, and working within their support systems.
PRESENTER
Dr. Caitlyn McClure is the Vice President of Clinical Services at Northern Illinois Recovery, where she leads a clinical team focused on trauma-informed, evidence-based practices in addiction recovery. She holds a Doctorate in Social Work, with research published on burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion satisfaction, and serves on the editorial committee of a peer-reviewed journal. Dr. McClure has presented at local and state conferences on trauma, addiction, and mental health crises, and her work aims to improve both client outcomes and clinician well-being in high-stress environments.
*There is a change in presenters due to a family emergency.
