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Substance Use Disorder and Behavioral Health Expert
Peer Support, Co-occurring Disorders
Trauma and Substance Use Disorders
Ethics
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Recovery Language
Harm Reduction
Narcan Administrating Training and Distribution
Rewiring Your Brain with Gratitude
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Clinical Supervision for Social Work in MO. and KS.
Supervision for Substance Use Disorder Certifications in MO.
Darla Belflower
Founder and CEO
Book Launch
July 19, 2023
I Am Not Anonymous
By Darla Belflower
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Thank you to everyone who came out and supported me for my company and book launch! Stay tuned for what is next!
Darla Belflower has worked in leadership in the substance use disorder and behavioral health fields for over three decades. She operates her own training and consulting company covering a variety of behavioral health topics, including peer support, diversity equity and inclusion, recovery language, harm reduction, and LBGTQ+. She serves as the Clinical Director at Healing House, a substance use disorder recovery organization.
She is Vice Chair of the Kansas City Recovery Coalition. She is a member of The Missouri Behavioral Health Council's Culture, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (CEDI) Committee. Darla is a member of the Missouri Department of Mental Health State Advisory Counsel. Darla is a member of the Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers.
Darla is a Clinically Licensed Social Worker in both Missouri and Kansas, a Licensed Addiction Counselor in Kansas, a Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Missouri, a Certified Peer Specialist, a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, and a trainer and educator of Narcan distribution. She obtained her MSW from the University of Kansas, and she has a BS in Psychology and Alcohol and Drug Studies from Missouri Valley College. She has made presentations at numerous professional conferences, seminars, and trainings at the local, state, and national levels.
About
Trainings
May 13th and 14th
11:00 AM -2:00 PM Central Time Virtual
Two-Part Training California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions
Part I: Understanding Your Role as a Peer
This course will provide information about the challenges peer support specialists face in this regard and how to apply core competencies to reduce the impact of these challenges and support others in recovery. We will review the importance of boundaries with practical tools on how to implement them with the peers you work with. We will also discuss boundaries with your team members to prevent role drift.
Part II Supervision of Peer Staff
Supervising peer support specialist professionals offers unique challenges. This occurs due to the nuances of those specific roles and the way that their personal experiences as a client of the mental health system, by definition, play a central role in how they work with clients. This course will discuss some of the complexities and unique challenges that you may confront when supervising peer support specialists and other lived-experience professionals.
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June 25th and 27th
10:00 AM -2:00 PM Central Time Virtual
Two Part Training
California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions
Co-Occurring Disorders
An Overview of Prevalence, Assessment, Client Engagement and Treatment Interventions
Individuals diagnosed with a mental illness have varying lifetime prevalence rates for developing a substance use disorder. Unfortunately, individuals with co-occurring disorders face numerous challenges, such as an increase in the severity of symptoms, lower treatment adherence rates, higher dropout rates, an increased risk of suicide, and a greater chance of relapse. To help providers better understand this population, this workshop will provide education on the prevalence of co-occurring disorders, assessment tools, engagement strategies with specialized populations, and treatment interventions.
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June 14th Central Time 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Virtual
Substance Use Disorder and LBGTQ+ People; Assessing the Impact of Compounded Stigma and Treatment Considerations for this Population
Missouri Credentialing Board
Substance use is a complex issue that affects individuals from all walks of life, including the LGBTQ community. Unfortunately, members of this community often face unique challenges when seeking help for addiction. Stigma, shame, and a lack of family support can all make it difficult for LGBTQ individuals to access the resources they need to overcome substance use disorders.
As a service provider, it is important to approach these issues with sensitivity and compassion. Ethical considerations must be considered when providing services to LBGTQ individuals, and it is critical to create an organization that is welcoming and accepting.
Darla’s Blog
Ethics in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorder April 28 2024
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a chronic and sometimes relapsing condition that requires a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan. However, the treatment of SUD has been fraught with ethical issues that can impact the quality of care delivered to patients. In this blog, I will discuss the importance of ethics in SUD treatment and how ethical considerations can influence effective and safe care delivery.
The first ethical consideration in SUD treatment is the need to respect patients' autonomy. Autonomy refers to the right of individuals to make their own decisions about their health and treatment. In SUD treatment, respecting patients' autonomy means involving them in the decision-making process and providing them with information and options to make informed choices. It also means respecting their right to refuse treatment, even if it goes against providers' recommendations.
Another ethical consideration in SUD treatment is the need to provide non-discriminatory care to all patients. Discrimination can occur in many forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. It is essential that providers treat all patients with dignity, respect, and fairness. Discrimination can lead to poor outcomes, including increased rates of relapse and decreased patient satisfaction.
A third ethical consideration in SUD treatment is the need to maintain confidentiality and privacy. Patients with SUD often face stigma and discrimination, which can make them hesitant to seek treatment. Providers must protect patients' confidentiality and privacy to create a safe and trusting environment. This includes obtaining informed consent for the disclosure of patient information, limiting access to patient records, and ensuring secure storage of patient information.
A fourth ethical consideration in SUD treatment is the need to provide evidence-based care. Evidence-based care is care based on the best available evidence from scientific research. Providers must use evidence-based practices in SUD treatment to ensure that patients receive safe and effective treatment. This includes allowing medications approved by regulatory agencies and providing therapy supported by research.
In conclusion, ethics play a critical role in SUD treatment. Providers must respect patients' autonomy, provide non-discriminatory care, maintain confidentiality and privacy, and provide evidence-based care. These ethical considerations can help ensure that patients receive safe, effective, and quality care and are treated with dignity and respect.
Darla Belflower Books
I Am Not Anonymous
Recovery Planning
