ACA -CCPA 2016 Conference & Expo

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ID #209-Spirituality, Substance Abuse, and Veterans (Room 510D)

01 Apr 16

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Tracks: Addictions, Offenders, and Correction Counseling, Military Issues

Speaker(s): Heather Robertson, Assistant Professor, St. John's University; Seth Hayden, Assistant Professor of Counseling, Wake Forest University

The value of spirituality is well documented in substance abuse treatment. In addition, spirituality has been identified as a resiliency factor for military members in combat. However, military culture may impose barriers to help-seeking behavior. Additionally, there has been little focus on the spirituality of service members in treatment. This session will address the use of spirituality with military members and veterans in substance abuse treatment, by examining existing literature and case studies.

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