Bethany (Koch) Franklin is a Lead Family Therapist, providing individual and group therapy, family therapy, and education. She is also a therapist in Caron Pennsylvania’s LGBTQIA+ track. Using her training and education coupled with compassion and empathy, Bethany supports her patients and families as they come to realize that a healthy, happy life in recovery is possible.
Bethany joined Caron in 2017, first as a therapist in the Men’s Program, then in the Opioid Treatment Program in 2018. She currently supports family members as a member of the Family Services team. Prior to Caron, she did an internship at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, working with young adults and adolescents with HIV and their families for a year.
She is a licensed clinical social worker and a certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor. She is also trained as a Rainbow Advocate Clinical Specialist. She is currently working on her doctorate in social work at Millersville University, Millersville, Pennsylvania. She has a Master of Social Work and a Master of Education in human sexuality, both from Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania. She also has a Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh.
Behavioral Health and Wellness Needs for the LGBTQIA+ Community
This workshop will introduce participants to the unique clinical issues that are present for LGBTQIA+ individuals. A review of substance use disorder and mental health statistics will be provided. Presenting issues commonly seen will be addressed, such as substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and the comorbidity of process addictions. There will be a discussion of best practices in working with the LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families in treatment settings. Treatment options and best ways to support LGBTQIA+ individuals will be discussed. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Describe statistics of mental health and substance use disorder rates to demonstrate the need for specialized treatment.
- Address the clinical issues that are present for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families.
- Describe best practices for working with the LGBTQIA+ population in treatment settings.
- Discuss treatment options and support for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
Live Interactive Webinar
12:00 PM EDT - 01:00 PM EDT
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EARN 1 CE Credit Hours
About the speakers
Bethany Franklin, LCSW, M.Ed, CAADC
Cheryl D. Knepper, LPC, CAADC, CSAT-S, CMAT-S, ATR-BC
Senior Vice President of Clinical Support Services
Cheryl Knepper oversees the growth and management of Breakthrough programming, recreation and wellness services and programs, family services, art
and music therapy, and clinical projects. She has held many key clinical leadership roles, helping to design Caron Pennsylvania's core/signature model and developing new programming. Cheryl is professionally trained in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and 12-step facilitation.
Cheryl has presented at numerous national and international conferences. Her presentation topics include women and addiction; sexual addiction and the chemically dependent population; adolescent self-injury; understanding co-occurring disorders; benefits of art therapy when working with a substance abuse population; the importance of a continuum of care; family systems approach to addiction treatment; and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with adults, teens, and families. She has also co-authored peer-reviewed research and has been published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, The Journal of Treatment and Prevention: Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, and numerous articles for trade magazines.
and music therapy, and clinical projects. She has held many key clinical leadership roles, helping to design Caron Pennsylvania's core/signature model and developing new programming. Cheryl is professionally trained in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and 12-step facilitation.
Cheryl has presented at numerous national and international conferences. Her presentation topics include women and addiction; sexual addiction and the chemically dependent population; adolescent self-injury; understanding co-occurring disorders; benefits of art therapy when working with a substance abuse population; the importance of a continuum of care; family systems approach to addiction treatment; and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with adults, teens, and families. She has also co-authored peer-reviewed research and has been published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, The Journal of Treatment and Prevention: Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, and numerous articles for trade magazines.
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