DSW Candidate – Heather Baral, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Increasing Mutual Support Group Access for Service Members in Residential Substance Use Treatment
DSW Candidate – Heather Baral, LCSW, BSD
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Increasing Mutual Support Group Access for Service Members in Residential Substance Use Treatment
There is no universal treatment for substance use disorders. Recovery may include any number of modalities from psychotherapy to medication management. One of the most-utilized sources of substance use care comes by way of mutual support groups. Mutual support groups bring individuals together to address common concerns in a non-clinical, supportive manner. This presentation will explore the history and current presence of a dominant mutual support group in the field and explore methods of diversification for service members in residential substance use treatment.
Mutual support groups are commonplace for individuals receiving residential substance use treatment. Within military healthcare, 100% of treatment facilities offer Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.). While A.A. works well for many individuals, the lack of alternative offerings highlights a gap in service for military members receiving residential substance use care. By examining this practice problem from a new theoretical lens, the case is made for the benefit of alternative offerings such as Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery).
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Identify the benefits of mutual support groups within substance use treatment and the need for varied mutual support group approaches.
- Describe how the implementation of an innovative theoretical framework can help strengthen a client’s substance use outcomes.
- Apply integrated theoretical principles, aligning with social work values, to empower marginalized populations.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
