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Patterns of Use and Paths to Recovery

A Part of SunCloud's Continuing Education Series of Events
The Role of Safety Behaviors in Maintaining Mental Health Conditions Presented by: Patrick McGrath, PhD | NOCD May 24th, 2024 Child and Adolescent Professional Development Series

Topics Covered: 

  • Identifying the role that safety behaviors play in the maintenance of Mental Health Conditions.  
  • Challenging the use of safety behaviors in patients and their families.  
  • Utilizing Exposure and Response Prevention techniques that challenge safety-seeking behaviors in order to move patients forward. 
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About the Speaker

[one_third][/one_third] [two_third_last] Presented by: Patrick McGrath, PhD | NOCD
Dr. Patrick B. McGrath serves as the Chief Clinical Officer for NOCD, where he oversees the company’s clinical protocols and team of OCD specialists. As the world’s leading provider of virtual therapy for OCD, NOCD offers evidenced-based treatment for adults and children around the world struggling with OCD and related conditions, with a network of licensed therapists who are trained, led, and supervised by Dr. McGrath. He is also a Lead Psychologist at Ascension Illinois Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, where he opened Intensive Outpatient, Partial Hospital, and Residential Treatment Programs for Anxiety Disorders, School Refusal, and OCD.
Dr. McGrath is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of OCD treatment experience. He is a member of the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Boards of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), a Fellow of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and the Past President of OCD Midwest, an affiliate of the IOCDF. He authored the books “Don’t Try Harder, Try Different,” and “The OCD Answer Book” and was featured on the Discovery Health Channel’s documentary “Panic” and on three episodes of “Hoarding; Buried Alive” on TLC.
[/two_third_last] [/colorsection]   Joint Accreditation Statement

Joint Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Galen Mental Health.  Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.

 

Patterns of Use andPaths to Recovery

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Presented By:
Justin Wolfe LCPC, CADC, CRC, PCGC, CCTP
January 23, 2026

Child and Adolescent Professional Development Series

Topics Covered

    • Describe current patterns, risk factors, and developmental influences in adolescent substance use to support evidence-informed assessment and intervention.
    • Identify and apply the  evidenced based practices that can be embodied to support an adolescent engaging in substance misuse.
    • Describe the recovery process for the adolescent and their family affected by substance misuse.

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About the Speaker

Presented by:Justin Wolfe LCPC, CADC, CRC, PCGC, CCTP

Justin Wolfe, LCPC, CADC, CRC, PCGC, CCTP is an experienced clinical leader specializing in the treatment of substance use and co-occurring disorders with Naper Clinical Behavioral Services.

He has spent his career in a wide range of clinical roles, from serving as a Clinical Therapist in hospital-based programs to supporting entire systems through program development, clinical training, and direct consultation. This breadth of experience has given him a deep appreciation for the impact that high-quality care has across all levels of treatment.

In recent years, Justin has provided CEU trainings nationwide, collaborating with professionals who share a strong commitment to improving outcomes and supporting individuals during times of need. Whether developing clinical content, guiding teams through change, or facilitating learning opportunities, his focus remains consistent: equipping professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to better serve others.

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Joint Accreditation Statement:

Joint Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Galen Mental Health.  Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.