Women & Addiction: An Overview of Gender-Specific Considerations in Substance Use Disorder
Dates: December 3, 2021
Meets: F from 8:45 AM to 12 N
Location: GRAND RAPIDS - BIK 230-235
COURSE: $49.00
Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.
These distinct differencs are complicated by higher comorbidity with mental and behavioral health disorders, leading to challenges in treatment and recovery that need specific interventions. Looking at what makes women different from men is critical in developing substance use disorder treatment that meets the specific needs of women.
Beginner / Intermediate
Fee: | $49.00 |
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Hours: | 3.00 |
CEUs: | 3.00 |
Fee Breakdown
Category | Description | Amount |
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Fee | COURSE | $ 49.00 |
Fee-Alternate | GVSU Field Education Supervisor | $ 36.00 |
Fee-Alternate | GVSU Faculty/Staff | $ 15.00 |
GRAND RAPIDS - BIK 230-235
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Building Address: Bicycle Factory 201 Front Ave. SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Michaela Svoboda
Michaela (Kella) Svoboda LMSW, CAADC, CCS is a licensed social worker serving women with substance use and co-occurring disorders. She has over 10 years of experience providing individual and group therapy as well as supervision to staff and student interns. She is currently a therapist and the program supervisor at Harbor House, a level 3.5 women’s residential substance abuse treatment program that is a part of Ottagan Addictions Recovery (OAR). Kella obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Hope College and master’s degree in social work from the University of Michigan. Kella’s professional interests include women’s health, trauma informed treatment approaches and supervision.