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Building Recovery Capital with Military Families

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About This Webinar

While military families experience lower rates of illicit substance use compared to the general population, substance use disorders (SUDs) remain a significant concern for many service members and their families. Those deployed to combat zones, under the age of 25, or coping with co-occurring PTSD are particularly vulnerable.

This webinar examines how substance use disorders can affect all five domains of military family well-being — financial, career, health, social, and community engagement (DOD Instruction 1342.22). The webinar begins with an overview of the science of addiction, followed by an exploration of the complex relationship between financial stress (and relatedly, employment) and substance use. The webinar will also introduce Promoting Recovery Online through Financial Instruction and Addiction Training (PROFIT), a USDA-NIFA funded Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension program designed to empower professionals working with individuals in recovery.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the science of addiction and the impact of SUD on military family well-being.
  • Describe financial recovery capital and the relationship between financial stress and addiction.
  • Identify Extension tools designed to bolster financial management capability for individuals in SUD recovery.

Presenters

Alex Elswick, PhD

Dr. Alex Elswick is an Assistant Extension Professor for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery in the School of Human Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Elswick’s research examines long-term recovery from substance use disorder. In particular, much of his research examines recovery capital, an assets-based approach to understanding addiction recovery. As co-founder of a Lexington-based non-profit organization called Voices of Hope, Dr. Elswick is a tireless advocate for people with substance use disorder. He works to promote long-term recovery by providing education in the community, reducing stigma, and studying the effectiveness of recovery support services.

Nichole Huff, PhD, CFLE

Dr. Nichole Huff is an Assistant Extension Professor of Family Finance and Resource Management in the School of Human Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Huff’s work focuses on improving the financial and mental well-being of individuals and families in and beyond the Commonwealth. Dr. Huff is a Certified Family Life Educator through the National Council on Family Relations who has devoted much of her career to family life education, crisis intervention, and community outreach. Dr. Huff develops initiatives designed to help people build financial, social, and human capital vital to improving resilience.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Continuing Education
  • Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close March 18, 2027.
  • Certified Personal and Family Finance Educator (CPFFE): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close March 18, 2027.
  • Accredited Financial Counselors (AFC): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits by the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close March 18, 2028.
  • Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) contact hours by The Patient Advocate Certification Board. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close March 18, 2027. 
  • Board Certified Case Managers: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) clock hours from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close March 18, 2026.
  • Certified Personal Finance Counselors (CPFC): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from The Center for Financial Certifications (FinCert.org). **Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close March 18, 2028.
  • Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close March 18, 2030.
  • Human Resource Professionals: This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credit from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 31, 2026.
  • Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the University of Texas at Austin, Steve Hicks School of Social Work. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO, FL, HI, IA, KS, KY, MI, NY, ND, OH, OK. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close March 18, 2027.
  • OneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.

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On-Demand Webinars
Continuing Education Credits Available
AAFCS
AFCPE
BCPA
CCMC
CPFE
FINCERT
NCFR
SHRM
UTSW
Series
Substance Use Stigma and Recovery: Trends in Military Contexts
Webinar Zoom URL
https://auburn.zoom.us/j/83868816794
Webinar ID
8386 8816 794
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