Empowering the Self: Breaking the Chains of Substance Abuse

 This training program offers a holistic approach to addressing substance abuse by focusing on the crucial link between self-worth and addiction. Professionals will delve into the intricate dynamics of how self-worth influences addictive behaviors, gaining a deep understanding of the psychological mechanisms at play.

Moreover, this training equips professionals with a diverse toolkit of strategies for enhancing clients' self-worth. From cognitive-behavioral techniques to mindfulness-based interventions, participants will learn practical approaches to help clients develop a stronger sense of self-value and self-esteem, thereby facilitating more robust and sustainable recovery outcomes.

In addition, a significant focus of this training is on relapse prevention strategies tailored to individual client needs. Professionals will learn how to collaborate with clients in creating personalized relapse prevention plans, incorporating coping skills, triggers identification, and healthy coping mechanisms to mitigate the risk of relapse and support long-term recovery success.

By the conclusion of this training, professionals will emerge with enhanced competencies and confidence in integrating self-worth enhancement and relapse prevention strategies into their counseling practice. Equipped with these valuable insights and tools, they will be better equipped to empower their clients on their journey towards lasting sobriety and well-being. 

Objectives: 

• Understand the relationship between self-worth and substance abuse.
• Develop strategies for enhancing self-worth. 
• Develop relapse prevention strategies incorporating self-recovery. 

About Jessica Wilson, MA, LADC/MH-S

Jessica Wilson is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor/Mental Health (LADC/MH) in Oklahoma and has been in the behavioral health field for ten years.  She is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor working to bridge eating disorder work and addiction while incorporating Health at Every Size® (HAES®) principles. She has worked at county agencies, community mental health centers, and contract agencies. Jessica has had experience with medicated assisted treatment programs, court mandated programs, and adolescent programs. She was an adjunct professor at the University of Central Oklahoma in the Sociology, Substance Abuse, and Gerontology department. Jessica is the owner and therapist at Believe Recovery Counseling. She is passionate about helping those struggling with self-esteem, disordered eating, and addictions. Jessica’s primary interests included substance and behavioral addictions, eating disorders, and advocating for the addiction career field. She is a board approved supervisor who enjoys teaching new therapists and watching their clinical skills grow.  Jessica is a member of ODAPCA, OCA, OEDA, ASDAH, and OKAAP.  She serves as board President for OKAAP which is an affiliate of NAADAC in Oklahoma.