ABOUT DECISIONSedu

DECISIONSedu is an innovative substance abuse educational service that specializes in conducting informative, motivational presentations and sessions designed to offer understanding, hope, and direction to:

• Those in treatment for substance abuse or preparing for treatment


• Addiction treatment professionals and support staff in need of new educational and/or motivational tools in working with those in recovery

DECISIONSedu was founded by Dawn Fitzgerald, MSW, LCADC, ICAADC, a Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor and Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor. Ms. Fitzgerald has worked in a full complement of substance abuse settings in clinical, medical, and legal arenas including residential, outpatient, and detox facilities. In addition, she has extensive teaching experience on the college level as an Adjunct Professor of Substance Abuse and Human Services.

One constant throughout her career has been her passion for educating others about substance abuse. Hence, her decision to create DECISIONSedu.

PRESENTATIONS OFFERED

DECISIONSedu offers a variety of topics and programs designed to educate and motivate, and can be conducted at your organization or facility for small and large groups.

• For Treatment Facilities & Their Clients
  Select one or all from the following suggested six part series. Each topic is approximately one hour:
  
  
  1. Make It Count
  2. What Motivates You
  3. Moving Forward
  4. The Importance of a Recovery Support System
  5. The Vocabulary of Recovery
  6. The Decision is Yours


• For Addiction Professionals & Support Staff:
  Select one or all from the following suggested three part series. Each topic is approximately one hour:
  
  
  1. Educational & Motivational Tools for the Addiction Professionals
  2. Didactic Sessions & Strategies

ADDITIONAL TOPICS

• Signs of Substance Abuse
• Urges & Cravings
• What Recovery Looks Like
• Information on Support Meetings & Groups
• About Relapse
• Staying Focused
• Long Term Recovery

DECISIONSedu provides educational and motivational presentations and sessions in a variety of settings including:

• Inpatient and Outpatient Programs
• Hospitals
• Colleges or Graduate Programs

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