Events

November 16, 2007

Treating Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse – Addictions, PTSD and other Co-occurring Disorders

Presented by: Michael Radyko, CMSW and Shelly DeMarsilis, LCSW

  • Time: November 16, 2007, 9:00AM to 4:30PM
  • Workshop fee: $100. All materials and lunch are included with your fee
  • Location: Rape & Sexual Abuse Center (RASAC), 25 Lindsley Avenue, Nashville, TN 37210, ph. 615-259-9055 ext 243
  • Credits: 6 hours CEU credit are available for each workshop certified by the: National Association of Social Workers – Tennessee Chapter (NASW-TN) and the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
  • To Register: Call 615-259-9055 ext 243. Payment can be made over the phone with a credit card, or you can mail the registration form with a check. Your registration is not confirmed until payment is received.
    Space is limited, register early.
  • Cancellation: You must cancel 48 hours in advance of the workshop to receive a full refund. After 48 hours you will revive a half refund.
  • Outline, Agenda and Objectives (PDF)

 

Summary

In this workshop, participants will receive a brief overview of the etiology of mental illnesses and addiction, as well as best treatment practices for working with co-occurring disorders (including Axis I and Axis II) and trauma. A focus will be placed on treating adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse who have addictions, PTSD, and other co-occurring disorders. The treatment of mental illnesses and addiction will be presented and discussed from several different theoretical perspectives and treatment modalities, including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Attendees will also have an opportunity to participate in experiential group work to enhance their skills in working with this population. Participants will leave this workshop with an increased understanding and awareness about the interactions between PTSD, Addiction, and other Co-Occurring Disorders in persons who have experienced trauma(s).

 

About the Presenters

Michael Radyko, CMSW, clinical therapist at the Rape & Sexual Abuse Center, is certified in the state of Tennessee as a clinical social worker.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Tennessee State University and a master’s in Social Work from the University of Tennessee.  His experience ranges from school-based services, community mental health, addictions, and residential treatment for co-occurring disorders.  He has been involved in the recovery movement since the 1980’s and practices with an emphasis in trauma, PTSD and sexual abuse.  He works with children, teens and adults and is EMDR level II certified.

Shelly DeMarsilis, LCSW, has a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, College of Social Work. She is trained in Level I EMDR and has specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT. Shelly has been with RASAC for over two years and has worked in the mental health field for over fifteen years, specializing in working with clients of all ages who have experienced sexual assault, co-occurring disorders, addictions and recovery, eating disorders, and PTSD.

 

For more information:

Outline, Agenda and Objectives (PDF)