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The Pack is on the Prowl once again! This time our work took us to Saint Petersburg, Florida for the FL Harm Reduction Conference, hosted by Florida Harm Reduction Collective. We’re grateful to our friends at the Illinois Harm Reduction and Recovery Coalition for making it possible for us to experience a loving, compassionate, educational environment, filled with true experts in promoting safety among people who use drugs - people who ACTUALLY use/have used them! #harmreductionsaveslives #harmreductionislove #endoverdose #naloxone #savelives

Hey! Try this: Inhale slowly through your nose for a count of four. Hold your breath for a count of four. Exhale slowly through your mouth for a count of four Hold your breath again for a count of four. Repeat as many times as you like. #boxbreathing #mentalhealthmatters #youarenotalone #breathe #breatheinbreatheout #therapy

Get Ready to Geek Out with our All-Star Panel on 9/13! If you’re confused about the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition changes, we’ve got you! Join Wolf Pack - Therapy | Institute | Consulting, Illinois Association for Behavioral Health, and our incredible panelists: ?? Maureen Boyle, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer & Managing Editor, ASAM Criteria 4th Edition ?? Illinois State Representative Maurice A. West II ?? Roueen Rafeyan MD, Chief Medical Officer, Gateway Foundation ?? Gabriela Zapata Alma, LCSW CADC, Director of the Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor Training Program, University of Chicago ?? Melissa Hernandez, Executive Director, The Puerto Rico Project ?? Chelsea Laliberte Barnes MSSA, LCSW, COO, Wolf Pack Join us as our expert panelists dive into the latest updates and practical applications of the ASAM Criteria, sharing insights that will empower you to elevate your treatment planning and patient care. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this training is an invaluable opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gkF_FtGh ?? Date: Friday, September 13th ?? Time: 12:00-1:30 PM CST ?? Location: Online ?? CEUs: 1.5 Secure your spot today and be part of this transformative session! ?? #ASAMCriteria #HealthcareTraining #AddictionMedicine #ProfessionalDevelopment

Get Ready to Geek Out with Wolf Pack - Therapy | Institute | Consulting, Illinois Association for Behavioral Health, and our All-Star Panel on 9/13! During the panel, our experts will discuss the latest updates and enhancements in the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition, exploring how these changes will impact clinical practice and improve patient outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity for clinicians, policymakers, and all stakeholders to gain insights from leaders and people with lived/living experiences. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gkF_FtGh Join Us: ?? Date: Friday, September 13th ?? Time: 12-1:30 PM CST ?? Location: Zoom ?? CEUs: 1.5 ?? Pay-What-You-Can

?? Announcing Our First Esteemed Panelist for the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition Webinar on 9/13! ?? Our panelists are at the forefront of treatment, recovery, and harm reduction for?#substanceuse?and will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussions. Meet Our Panelist, Roueen Rafeyan MD, Chief Medical Officer at Gateway Foundation: Dr. Rafeyan is a board-certified?#addiction?medicine and?#psychiatry?specialist focused on treatment and clinical research contributing to improving care for millions. Join Wolf Pack, Illinois Association for Behavioral Health, and ASAM's Chief Scientific Officer, Maureen Boyle, PhD, on 9/13. 1.5 CEUs are available! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gkF_FtGh #nationalrecoverymonth?#therapist?#counselor?#cadc?#peerrecovery?#wedorecover

?? Ready to elevate your substance use treatment knowledge? Join Wolf Pack, the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health and Dr. Maureen Boyle, ASAM’s Chief Scientific Officer for a first-of-its-kind webinar on the ASAM Criteria 4th Edition, the most widely used and validated substance use treatment placement tool. 1.5 CEU’s are available! ???? Enhance your understanding of the 4th edition changes, improve patient outcomes, and stay ahead in the field. Don't miss this opportunity to dive deep into the latest advancements. ?? https://lnkd.in/gkF_FtGh #ASAMCriteria #HealthcareTraining #ProfessionalDevelopment #LevelUp #substanceusedisordertreatment #asam #recoveryispossible

We're incredibly proud of our Group Soup Fellow and Clinician, Toria Shaw Morawski, MSW, LSW, IICDP, FNAP!

Wolf Pack isn't just a cool name for a behavioral health organization; it’s a call for healing through community. Our 2024 Group Soup Fellows and therapists came together last night (sans Malefi - we missed you!) to eat, laugh, and connect. From left to right, meet Fellows: Gilbert Allen / Jill Wolf / Tori Shaw Morawski / Hilary Harris / Chelsea Laliberte Barnes If you've never heard of Group Soup and you're a mental health provider / #therapist here’s the idea: ?? We’re an inclusive community of mental health professionals and trainees seeking hearty clinical supervision ?? Designed for clinicians working to become independently licensed #counselors #socialworkers or #mentalhealth #therapists ??10-month Group Supervision Program for post-graduate, Masters-level clinicians ?? Weekly 60-minute Zoom meetings with periodic in-person meetings ?? Offers access to therapy clients and comprehensive training, guidance, and supportive supervision ?? Uses didactic lectures, case presentations, and robust discussion ?? Features guest lecturers with niche information ?? Offers access to resources and networks ?? Accepts up to 5 fellows per pack Let’s be honest: not all #supervision programs are created equally. If you want to learn more about joining a Pack Fellowship check out https://lnkd.in/gTwyw2pd or email us at [email protected]. We'd love to connect with you! #mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthprofessional #lcsw #lmsw #lsw #msw #lcpc #lpc #cadc #licensedsocialworker #licensedprofessionalcounselor #familytherapist #couplestherapist

Wolf Pack’s Chief Operating Officer, Chelsea Laliberte MSSA, LSW, MSSA, LSW, was invited to speak about women’s mental health access at the Women’s Strike in Barrington yesterday to mark the second anniversary of the Supreme Court striking down Roe v Wade. She was joined by our Clinical Fellow Toria Shaw Morawski, MSW, LSW, IICDP, FNAP! Wolf Pack is proud to be an ally in the fight for the reproductive rights of all humans with a uterus! Thank you to the Barrington Area Democrats for including us in this critical event and to the Daily Herald Media Group for their coverage. #abortionishealthcare #reproductivejustice #womenshealth #roeroeroeyourvote

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of freedom and resilience. On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans were emancipated in Galveston, Texas, marking a pivotal moment in our history. ?????? Wolf Pack Therapist, Maléfi Ifágbayi Adéy?fá (he/him) shares thoughts about why Juneteenth is so significant for formally enslaved African Americans. Though enslaved persons had been freed by the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, many states didn't abide by the executive order, including Texas, and it wasn't until Granger and his troops arrived in Galveston with Order No. 3, a decree releasing those that remained enslaved, that the dehumanizing institution was finally abolished. The declaration led to an outpouring of joyful celebrations, and from them, Juneteenth was born (https://lnkd.in/gAnCm3eU) This declaration reached enslaved Black people years after Lincoln’s Executive Order, the “Emancipation Proclamation,” was issued. This federal decree was proclaimed, and the stipulations were clear. However, during the bloody Civil War, the Proclamation wasn’t enforceable in the southern states. Moreover, its universal success hinged on the Union emerging victorious in the war. Why call it Juneteenth? A blend of the words "June" and "nineteenth," Juneteenth has celebrated freedom for over 150 years but was recognized nationally in 2021 when President Joe Biden signed an order designating the observation as a federal holiday. "Juneteenth may mark just one moment in the struggle for emancipation, but the holiday gives us an occasion to reflect on the profound contributions of enslaved Black Americans to the cause of human freedom." —Jamelle Bouie Let’s honor this day by reflecting on our past, celebrating African American culture, and committing to the ongoing fight for equity and justice. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Emancipation #BlackHistory