It Takes a Family: The Impact of Family Participation in Teen Substance Use Treatment
This training provides an overview of how teenagers struggling with substance use benefit from family involvement throughout their time in treatment. This training will invite clinicians to explore with families how the identified patient and family cycle through the progression of addiction together; how they impact one another and have influence over one another through […]
Trends & Signs of Drug Use in Adolescents
Free Community Workshop It can be difficult to know how to navigate monitoring substance use in adolescents given their accessibility and changing trends. This webinar will provide parents with information about current drug trends and common warning signs of drug use, along with guidance on what do if warning signs begin to appear.
Evolve La Mesa Residential Grand Opening
Community professionals were invited to join us for the grand opening celebration of Evolve’s newest residential location in San Diego County! Guests were able to meet our clinical team, learn more about our programming, and tour our new home. We had so much fun celebrating with our staff and members of the community. Thank you […]
CE Webinar: Art Therapy for Neurodivergent Teens
The concept of neurodivergence is one of focus and attention in the field of mental health today and presents applications to current clinical, therapeutic, and diagnostic areas in the field. A paradigm shift has occurred in the way individuals with neurodivergent traits are understood. The focus is changing from one where the individual’s condition is […]
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder in Teens
Free Community Workshop Description: While historically seen as a disorder that could only be identified and treated in adults, research over the last several decades has shown that Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can emerge in the teen years and that early detection and intervention can improve outcomes. Still, many treatment providers remain hesitant to diagnose BPD […]
We ❤️ DBT Open House Event
Community professionals were invited to join us for this special event highlighting our teen Comprehensive DBT residential programs! Guests were able to meet our clinical team, tour one of our home, and learn more about comprehensive DBT. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our event! Take a look at some of the […]
CE Webinar: Understanding Trends and Preventative Factors in Teen Suicidality
With the prevalence of suicidal behaviors in adolescents continuing to rise, participants will learn and understand the latest research integrated with a developmental lens related to this psychopathology. Participants will further learn practical interventions to help reduce vulnerability to suicide in adolescents and intervene in a crisis. They will further understand how these interventions can […]
Substance Use Assessment and Utilizing Residential Treatment: An ASAM Dimensions Approach
When assessing substance use and co-occurring disorders in clinical populations, it is essential that clinicians have a guide to determine the appropriate level of care needed. Linkage to the appropriate level of care improves client outcomes and can, in many cases, save lives, particularly when the substance use present is high-risk or comorbid with medical […]
WESTCOASTCHELLA
After a busy day at the 2023 West Coast Symposium, we invite professionals to join us for a fun evening of music and dancing at Westcoastchella!
Family Systems and Structural Mapping
Speaker: Oliver Drakeford, MA, LMFT, CGP The Family Systems and Structural Mapping course will guide clinicians through the process of creating a structural map while reviewing the core components of Structural Theory. The group will be shown a brief clip from a popular TV Show which portrays a realistic example of a dysfunctional family system. […]