Substance Use Disorder in Pregnancy: Creating a therapeutic alliance - ET02

Friday, May 17, 2024

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT

Location: 3

CME Credits 1

Sub Topic: Substance Use Disorders

Jessica L. Young, MPH (she/her/hers)

Associate Professor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN, United States
Lindsey A. Baksh, Other (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor of Nursing
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Nashville, TN, United States
Gregory D. Kelley

Recovery Coach
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Columbia, TN, United States

Session Description
Substance use disorder is a significant factor in maternal mortality in the United States. Using lessons learned from the Firefly program, a substance use disorder treatment program for pregnant and postpartum people, we will explore how building a therapeutic alliance with patients can improve outcomes for the maternal-infant dyad. Learn techniques to increase engagement in care for pregnant people with substance use disorders including insights from a peer recovery specialist who works with pregnant and postpartum women to support their recovery.

Disclosure(s):

Jessica L. Young, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Lindsey A. Baksh: Organon: Speaker/Honoraria (Ongoing)

Gregory D. Kelley: No financial relationships to disclose