Do you know someone who is caring for a family member or friend?
Circle Home offers a free monthly Family Caregiver Support Group to any family caregiver who is caring for someone with any diagnosis.
The group meets on the second Wednesday of every month, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, at Circle Home, 847 Rogers St. in Lowell (directions below).
There is no cost and no reservations are needed to attend this “drop in” group meeting, facilitated by our medical social workers (refreshments included).
Our next meeting is Wednesday, July 11
The group discussion is an open dialogue about any topic related to family caregiving. Participants share experiences, perspectives, information and support. Thank you for helping us to spread the word to the family caregivers you know who might benefit from this service.
DIRECTIONS:
Circle Home, Inc.
847 Rogers Street Suite 201
Lowell, MA 01852
Phone number: 978-459-9343
Circle Home is located on Rogers Street (Route 38), very near the Lowell/Tewksbury line and the Route 495 exists. If you’re coming via 495, turn right toward Lowell.
The driveway to our building is located between McDonald’s and Lannan Chevrolet (at the traffic light). This intersection is directly across the street from Santander Bank and the Market Basket plaza.
Once you have made the turn at these lights, continue past the entrance to McDonalds, and take the first left. Our entrance is just past the loading dock and behind the “big wall.” We’re on the second floor.
Riverside Trauma Center’s Annual Conference
This year’s topic is “Integrating Treatment: Exploring the Links Between Trauma, Substance Use, and Other Co-Occurring Conditions.” Please see below for details.
Every year Riverside Trauma Center holds a cutting-edge conference highlighting current trends, research, and approaches in the fields of trauma, suicide prevention, and resilience. The conference is a great opportunity to gain insight and knowledge about these topics and to network with peers.
Riverside Trauma Center’s 8th Annual Conference
September 21, 2018
“Integrating Treatment:
Exploring the Links Between Trauma, Substance Use,
and Other Co-Occurring Conditions“
Early Bird Registration Deadline 8/17/18
Conference Description:
Current increases in opioid overdoses and enhanced understanding of the neurophysiology of addictions have led to both the need and the capacity for more in-depth and complex understanding of substance use, addictions, and their treatment. This conference will examine the various ways in which trauma, addictions, and co-occurring disorders intersect. Our speakers and panelists will address how trauma often increases engagement in health-risk behaviors; how these behaviors and the ways in which society traditionally responds to them, may in turn cause increased toxic stress; and what can be done to address these complicated interactions.
When/Where:
September 21, 2018; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; The Verve, Crowne Plaza, 1360 Worcester Street (Rte. 9), Natick, MA
Learning Objectives:
- Describe aspects of a treatment model that addresses both trauma and substance use.
- List ways in which experiences of trauma may lead to substance use as well as ways in which substance use may lead to trauma in the lives of users and their families and friends.
- Describe trauma sensitive strategies that first responders may use when engaging people using substances.
- Name three ways in which toxic stress impacts people’s brains and bodies and thereby increases the likelihood of developing addictions.
- Describe how topics in the “Finding Your Best Self” model relate to phase-based treatment for trauma and/or addiction.
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