Dis-regulated Parents Unregulated Children
The Impact of Trauma and Substance Abuse on Children and the Family
Assessment • Diagnosis • Treatment Options
Trauma and substance abuse can and do have profound and lasting effects on families. Early abuse and neglect interferes with both neurological and psychosocial development. Furthermore, childhood experiences of abuse and neglect lead to serious life-long problems including difficulty forming relationships, depression, suicide, alcoholism, and drug abuse. They also contribute to major medical problems such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Understanding the mechanisms of influence is the first step in creating clinical and community opportunities for prevention and treatment.
Objectives: • Identify symptoms of trauma • Recognize the psychological impact of substance abuse on the family • Describe attachment theory and potential diagnosis for children who have been victims of neglect and trauma • Name community resources to assist in treatment plan development.
Registration:
RSVPs are required for all attendees; email 'julia@ahomewithin.org' with subject line 'DOUGLASVILLE'
- There is no charge to attend this event without earning CEUs.
- The cost for those wanting to earn the 3 CEU credits is $30.00.
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Location: Douglas County Courthouse
8700 Hospital Drive - 4th Floor, Judicial Side
Douglasville, GA 30134
8:00 — 8:30 Registration
8:30 — 8:45 Annie Prescott: Welcome and Introductions
8:45 — 9:30 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder & Reactive Attachment Disorder - Tina Caudill, PhD
9:30 — 9:45 Discussion/Questions
9:45 — 10:00 Break
10:00 — 11:00 Substance Abuse and Trauma - Maggie Keller, LPC, CAC-II
11:00 — 11:15 Discussion/Questions
11:15 — 12:15 Community Resource Options and Treatment Plan Development
12:15 — 12:30 Discussion/Questions
Dr. Tina Caudill is the founder of West Georgia Psychological Services. She specializes in various types of psychological evaluations from birth throughout adulthood, supervises graduate students, and is part of the Douglas County Court Team for maltreated infants and toddlers through the National Zero to Three Program. Dr. Caudill has expertise in abuse/neglect, developmental disabilities, and psychological testing.
Maggie Keller has been in the mental health field since achieving a Masters in the Arts of Psychology from the University of West Georgia in 1997. She has been on staff at the Cobb/Douglas Community Services Board since1999. Her interest in addiction counseling and treatment stem from a drive to decrease negative stigma related to addiction and families. Her goal is to help families and individuals understand a realistic frame that guides affected individuals towards treatment and compassionately away from shame and guilt.
Dr. Annie Prescott is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience. She lives in the Atlanta, Georgia metro area where she provides Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy and Animal-Assisted Therapy, and facilitates intensive Experiential Psychotherapy workshops. She has been in private practice since the early 1990's, treating adults, adolescents, and children who are coping with mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders; as well as trauma and abuse, addictive disorders, and behavioral disorders. Annie includes holistic practices to assist in treating the body, mind, and spirit.