Hazelden invite
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The Graduate School Alumni Association is inviting attendees to a presentation on August 13th at the Hazelden Betty Ford Center in St. Paul. The presentation, given by Julie Theisen, will discuss treatment considerations for the Muslim population regarding substance abuse disorders. It will explore the strengths that Muslim populations can bring to treatment and how to promote culturally sensitive approaches. RSVPs are requested by August 11th to receive two free CE credits for attending the 2-hour presentation.
Hazelden invite
- 1. The Graduate School Alumni Association invite you to attend a presentation opportunity for 2 free CE credits Saturday, August 13 Hazelden Betty Ford St. Paul Auditorium 3:30pm -5:30pm Title: Treatment Considerations for Muslim Populations There are an estimated 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide and is the second fastest growing religion in the world behind Christianity. This program will be addressing addiction treatment considerations for Muslim populations. This population experience a high degree of hostility and discrimination in American society. Additionally, Muslim populations experience acculturative stress which can lead to vulnerabilities for developing substance use disorders. Should a substance use disorder present within this population, we will explore the unique strengths Muslim populations can bring to the treatment setting and how to promote culturally sensitive approaches. Presenter: Julie Theisen, LPN, MA, LADC, LSAC, Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor/Prevention Specialist- Behavioral Health Dept. of Health and Human Services, St. Croix County *All attendees will receive a certificate of completion after the event.* Please RSVP to Sue Arneson, Co-Chair, at sarneson@hazeldenbettyford.edu byThursday, August 11 if you plan to join. St. Paul location address 680 Stewart Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102-4199 Kind Regards, GraduateSchoolAlumni Association GradSchoolAlumni@hazeldenbettyford.edu