Substance Use and Associated Complexities
Description
Original recording date: March 4, 2026. This session was presented at the LeadingAge Minnesota Institute. The content of this session is provided for informational purposes only and reflects regulations and best practices accurate as of the date of the recording.
Examine substance use challenges in clinical settings and explore strategies for boundaries, resilience, engagement, and recovery-focused care.
Length: 1 hour
CEUs
This webinar has been approved for 1 CEU by MN-BELTSS, MN Board of Social Work, and is applicable for the MN Board of Nursing. A general certificate is also available.
Learning Objectives
- Identify key distinctions between substance use, abuse, and dependence, and recognize how these patterns present in clinical settings.
- Examine the impact of manipulative behaviors on care dynamics and apply evidence-based strategies to maintain healthy boundaries and therapeutic rapport.
- Explore salutogenic principles and motivational interviewing techniques that support resilience, engagement, and recovery in individuals with substance use disorders.
Audience
Applicable to Adult Day Services, Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice, Independent Living, and Nursing Homes..
Presenters
Michael Goldsmith, LCSW, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist for Individuals (CCTSI), Vice President of Integrated Behavioral Health, Behavioral Care Solutions, Novi, Mich.