Counseling the Chemically Dependent Woman

Goals/Objectives

By participating in this Distance Learning Course the trainee will:

1. Provide a brief historical view of women and addiction.
2. Provide a brief historical view of the treatment of addicted women.
3. Present an overview of the current body of knowledge about women and addiction, drawing from the literature on theory and research.
4. Based on the review of knowledge, examine some implications and models for the treatment of addicted women.

Your Course Instructor:
Jane M. Nakken
 
Trainer, Author, Clinician, Consultant

Dr. Nakken is a consultant and trainer with thirty years experience as a leader, educator, author, innovator and change agent in the field of addictions treatment. As a former executive vice president of the world-renowned Hazelden Foundation, she earned an international reputation for her leadership in the addictions treatment field, particularly in the treatment of young adults and women, and for her national leadership on public policy issues. Notably, she designed and championed Hazelden’s Women Healing Conference Series and the Women & Children’s Recovery Community, and received ADPA’s Award for Service to Women in 2000. Dr. Nakken has 17 published books and articles, and serves on the faculties of Rutgers University’s Institute on Addiction Studies and Hazelden’s Graduate Program in Addiction Counseling. She holds a BA degree in child and adolescent psychology from the University of Minnesota, her MA in human and health services administration, from St. Mary’s College, and a doctorate in organization change from Pepperdine University.

For a more detailed biography, as well as any links to Dr. Nakken's materials and publications, please visit the faculty page at this link: Faculty Page