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Welcome to our 2026 Winter Webinar Series! Register for free below!

Held on Wednesdays January 14th - February 4th at 11:30am - 1:00pm

CEUs will be available closer to the start of the series.

CEUs will be available. Must attend the live webinar IN FULL (11:30am - 1:00pm) and with your own device/email to be eligible for CEU/Certificate.

January 14th - Effective Group Psychotherapy: Focus on Addictions and Complex Trauma

Presented by Michael Eiden

Session Description: 

Effective Group Psychotherapy: Focus on Addictions and Complex Trauma offers clinicians a practical, experiential introduction to group work with clients navigating addictive processes and complex trauma. Drawing from psychodynamic, process-oriented, and experiential models, this training demonstrates how the group becomes a social microcosm where interpersonal patterns, attachment dynamics, and trauma residues naturally emerge. Participants will learn core facilitation skills that enhance cohesion, safety, and therapeutic change, as well as structured experiential interventions—including role-based exercises, trauma-informed storytelling methods, and family systems–focused techniques. Emphasis is placed on working in the here-and-now, strengthening group members’ capacity for emotional regulation, and facilitating corrective relational experiences that support recovery and integration.

Learning Objectives: 

Objective #1: Apply key elements from psychodynamic, process, and experiential models to addiction and trauma groups.

Objective #2: Apply core group psychotherapy techniques to enhance safety, cohesion, and therapeutic change.

Objective #3: Implement three effective experiential interventions within a therapy group setting.

Presenter Bio:

Michael Eiden, PhD, LCSW, LCADC, CSAT, CCS is a researcher, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Board-Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. He earned his doctorate from the International Institute of Clinical Sexology and holds a master’s degree from the University of Louisville’s Kent School of Social Work. Dr. Eiden has over 13 years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment across inpatient and outpatient settings. His doctoral research focused on developing effective parent-education programs addressing addictive internet use, cyberbullying, and safe social media practices.

January 21st - Navigating Change Talk: The Spirit and Practice of Motivational Interviewing

Presented by Fredrick Dombrowski

Session Description: 

Although many people may have habits in their lives they would like to change, it may be extremely difficult for many people to change these behaviors and follow up with goals. Despite an individual indicating their plan to change, it can still be difficult to do so. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based clinical intervention which uses the client’s own motivation and goals to help change various aspects of their lives. MI uses specific language and speech which helps the client move towards change and their goals. This presentation will identify the basic foundations of MI. Participants will identify how to apply MI for clients who are ambivalent to change. Participants will also be able to identify ways to navigate potential barriers in MI. 

Learning Objectives: 

Objective #1: Participants will identify the basic foundational principles of MI. 

Objective #2: Participants will be able to apply the DARNCAT system of communication to help clients engage in change.

Objective #3: Participants will identify how to apply MI concepts to clients who may be ambivalent to change.

Objective #4: Participants will identify how to navigate barriers to MI. 

Presenter Bio:

Fredrick Dombrowski is the AMHCA Past President and has extensive experience treating those living with co-occurring disorders since 1998.  He has been a supervisor and director for multiple programs including inpatient, outpatient, and forensic treatment. Currently a Department Chair at the University of Bridgeport, he is focused on experiential learning through a perspective of cultural humility and an equitable clinical care. He has recently published the book Co-occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders and has appeared on television, radio, and internet advocating for the helping professions. He has won several awards for his work with marginalized populations. 

January 28th - Adult ADHD and Substance Use Disorders:  A Complicated Relationship  

Presented by Dr. Lin Hogan

Session Description: 

Recent research continues to highlight the high risk for comorbid Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients with Substance Use Disorders (SUD); and conversely, the high risk for SUD developing in ADHD across the lifespan, particularly in the context of comorbidity.  Although ADHD pharmacotherapy does not increase the risk for SUD, medication treatment alone does not appear to be particularly effective in treating SUD in currently active substance abusing populations.  This training will focus on the pharmacological, psychotherapeutic, and behavioral interventions to treat and manage comorbid adult ADHD and SUD.

Learning Objectives: 

Objective #1: Attendees will learn the nature of ADHD and Substance Use Disorder diagnoses, characteristics of their comorbidities, and how the two conditions might be linked.

Objective #2: Attendees will gain an understanding of the types of and need for early treatment interventions of both conditions.

Objective #3: Attendees will learn the pharmacological and behavioral approaches currently used to manage these comorbidities.

Presenter Bio:

Dr. Lin Hogan is the Clinical Director of Weems Community Mental Health Center in Meridian, MS., and is the Managing Director of Hogan Psychological Services, LLC. Dr. Hogan earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of West Florida, and his Master’s degree in Counseling from Troy University. He earned his Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri. His clinical focus is on Adult Psychotherapy, Health Psychology, Integrative Healthcare, Chronic Pain Management, and Substance Abuse Treatment. In addition, Dr. Hogan conducts training seminars and courses for mental health and substance abuse professionals, and is a lecturer at Mississippi State University where he teaches courses in Abnormal Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Sensation & Perception, Psychology of Aging, and Substance Use Disorder Counseling.

February 4th - The Therapeutic Use of Humor in Mental Health & Substance Use Recovery  

Presented by AJ Schreier

Session Description: 

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Learning Objectives: 

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Presenter Bio:

Andrew J. Schreier is an Independent Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Approved Clinical Consultant, and International Certified Gambling Counselor - II. Mr. Schreier graduated from Ottawa University with a Master's Degree in Counseling and Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Human Services. He is the Director of Clinical Services in Wisconsin & Minnesota for Community Medical Services that provides medicated-assisted treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder. He provides oversight and guidance for all clinical and behavior health services. Mr. Schreier also works at New Life Resources, Inc. that provides individual counseling/therapy, children and adolescent services, couples/marital counseling, group therapy, and consultation. Experience over the years include working in group home, halfway house, residential, medicated-assisted treatment, and outpatient treatment settings. He presents on various topics related to substance use, mental health, gambling, clinical supervision, ethics, and various other topics to statewide and national audiences. He is on the board of directors for the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling and volunteers for the American Red Cross as a Mental Health Disaster Counselor. Mr. Schreier is the host of "Talking Addiction & Recovery" Podcast.

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