Grief and Loss in Addiction and Recovery May 24, 2011

“Grief and Loss in Addiction and Recovery” will be presented by Janice Firn, LMSW, Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Matthew Statman, BSW, CAC-R, Dawn Farm therapist and Education Series Coordinator . This program will describe Worden's and Kubler-Ross' theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that the chemically dependent individual and his/her family experience throughout the addiction and recovery processes, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This program is part of the FREE, annual Dawn Farm Education Series. Our presentations offer helpful information that supports chemically dependent people in achieving, maintaining, and strengthening their recoveries. The series educates family members on issues relating to addiction and its effect on the family, and offers information that will be useful for friends and family members in relating to addicts whether they are actively using or in recovery. Professionals and students will also benefit from this pertinent information. All programs are free and open to anyone interested. Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. For information, please contact Matt Statman, BSW, CAC-R, Education Series Coordinator, at 734-485-8725 or [email protected], or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html.

Official Website: http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html