The following is a list of presentations designed and facilitated by Marilyn Stein of MGS Consulting. Each can be customized to meet the specific needs of the participants.

Addiction 101          
This workshop offers a basic understanding of substance abuse and addiction. DSM IV definitions, theories of addiction, environmental and genetic factors and concurring disorders including PTSD are discussed.  Treatment principals, levels of care and motivating change are also included.

Women and Addiction
The research has begun to support that substance use, abuse and addiction is different for men than it is for women. Differences include the initiation of use, physiological factors, barriers to treatment, relapse and PTSD. This workshop is designed to consider the differences in an effort to meet the needs of women more effectively.

Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence
There are many links between domestic violence and substance abuse that pertain to both the victims and the abusers.  Features of domestic violence including learned helplessness and low self esteem which contribute to the continuation of the cycle of violence are considered. Specific populations including aging women, rural women and same sex couples are discussed. Safety measures including harm reduction methods are also discussed.

Cultural Competence
This program looks at the development of our individual beliefs and how these beliefs affect our day to day behavior with co-workers, clients and family members. This non-confrontational program includes activities that challenge attitudes, uncover hidden biases and promote inclusion.

Ethics
What is legal is not always ethical. This program considers the philosophy of ethics and illustrates the impact of good or bad ethics on our personal and professional lives. An ethical decision making model is provided.