PROUD: Reducing Stigma and Bias Webinar #2

Harm Reduction and Whole Person Care: Part Two - Voices of People in Recovery

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Caring for maternity patients with substance use disorder (SUD) without stigma can be challenging, especially for those unaware of their own bias.  This 90-minute webinar will include a facilitated panel conversation from the perspective of individuals living in long-term recovery.  Panelists will address questions related to their recovery process, impact of trauma on recovery, harm reduction, recovery pathways, and how stigma and bias impacted their recovery journey.

Learning Objectives: 

• Discuss ways in which stigma and bias can impact recovery.
• Explain how utilizing recovery-appropriate language can aid in recovery.
• Describe how harm reduction strategies can be implemented in an SUD care plan.

Panelists:

• Rebecca Allen, MPH, Director of Recovery Advocacy, CCAR
• Brieanna Cox, Peer Support Specialist, Wheeler Clinic
• Maggie Young, DSW, LADC, Chief Recovery Officer, Liberation Programs
• Moderated by: Rebecca Petersen, LCSW, Program Manager, Women’s Services, DMHAS

For more information, contact CHA Education Services at EducationServices@chime.org or 203-294-7263.