Dr Sivakumar Thurairajasingam

Embark on a thought-provoking journey with our esteemed panel of experts as we delve into critical topics shaping addiction management. Join us as we explore dilemmas in community addiction treatment, including treating clients under the influence versus advocating sobriety-first approaches. Discover insights into handling resistant inpatient cases and navigating legal and ethical information-sharing challenges in addiction care. Gain valuable perspectives, exchange ideas, and uncover innovative strategies for managing addiction across diverse clinical and educational settings.

This workshop will address the challenges of treating individuals with co-occurring disorders in addiction. Specifically, it will provide psychotherapists with best practices for assessing and treating clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Practitioners will gain valuable insight into how to effectively assess and treat clients with co-occurring disorders, including the importance of integrated treatment approaches that address both conditions simultaneously. Topics covered in this workshop will include medication-assisted treatment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and relapse prevention strategies. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to effectively support clients with co-occurring in their journey towards recovery.