Treating the Whole Person: An Integrated Approach to Diagnosing Co-Occurring Disorders

November 14, 2025

12:00pm-2:00pm

Presenter: Jessica Paulhus, Ph.D., LMHC, LCDP, CCS, CAGS

Eligible for 2.0 CEU’s | NASW-RI, CD, and MHC

Level: Foundation

Trainer Biography:

Jessica Paulhus, Ph.D., LMHC, LCDP, CCS, CAGS

Dr. Jessica Paulhus, Ph.D., LMHC, LCDP, LCDCS, serves as an Assistant Professor at Johnson & Wales University, specializing in Co-Occurring Disorders and Addictions Counseling. With over two decades of experience in education, clinical practice, and training, she has contributed extensively to advancing best practices in behavioral health.

Dr. Paulhus has developed and delivered numerous CEU trainings across Rhode Island on topics such as mindfulness-based relapse prevention, evidence-based practices, and compassion fatigue. She also serves as Co-Director of Training and Education for the Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling and remains actively involved in professional organizations including ACA, ACES, and RIAAP. Welcome Jessica!

Treating the Whole Person: An Integrated Approach to Diagnosing Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-occurring disorders (COD)- the simultaneous presence of a substance use disorder (SUD) and one or more mental health disorders- are common and often complex to treat. This beginner-friendly webinar offers a foundational look at recognizing, diagnosing, and treating co-occurring disorders through an integrated approach. Participants will learn to understand the interaction between mental health and substance use disorders, differentiate overlapping symptoms, and identify effective evidence-based integrated dual disorder treatment (IDDT) strategies for treating this population.

Objectives:

At the end of this webinar participants should be able to:

1. Explore key principles in assessment and diagnosis, including how to screen for both mental health and substance use symptoms, and how to distinguish primary disorders from substance-induced conditions.
2. To provide participants with a foundational understanding of Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment as an evidence-based model for treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, including its core principles, stages of treatment, and practical strategies for implementation in clinical practice.

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Registration: $35.00

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