Understanding the Continuum of Care for Adolescent Treatment
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Description
This presentation provides an introduction to the continuum of care with adolescents struggling with mental health and substance abuse. We will explore levels of care from inpatient psychiatric facilities to outpatient services. I will provide verbiage to share with parents and family members to communicate to them the process and their rights to treatment.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Tanya Stuart is a mental health and substance abuse professional with over 20 years of experience with children, adolescents, and adults. Tanya utilizes various modalities in treatment including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Supportive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and “Accountability Therapy” to assist and guide clients in reaching their full potential. Her philosophy can be summed up as, “for individuals to reach happiness and contentment in life, everyone must find a balance in mind, body, and spirit.”
– Owner of Genesis/Holistic Solutions Center of Baton Rouge
– Co-owner of The Maples
– Faculty / Our Lady of the Lake Residency Program
– Liaison for LSU / MSW Students
– Adjunct Professor Louisiana State University
Education and Licensure
– Bachelors in Business Administration from University of New Orleans in 1997
– Master of Social Work from Southern University at New Orleans in 2002
– Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
– Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)
– Board Approved Clinical Supervisor (BACS)