Compassionate Care: Addressing Grief in Substance Use with Practical Tools
Presented by Charles “Chaz” Franke, MSW, LCSW
2 CEs
Synopsis/Learning Objectives: Grief manifests in various ways within the context of substance use disorders, affecting both clients and clinicians. This session delves into the multifaceted nature of grief as it relates to substance use, exploring its diverse forms and providing practical strategies for addressing it.
Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the various ways grief can manifest in substance use disorders, equipped with practical methods to help clients navigate their grief and strategies for clinicians to manage their own emotional responses. We will look at multiple angles of loss including the non-death losses that mark the processes of sobriety, recovery or any change related to addictive patterns. This comprehensive approach ensures a more empathetic and effective therapeutic environment, promoting healing and resilience for both clients and practitioners.
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