July 18, 2025
8:30AM - 4:30PM Alaska Time
Virtual One-day Training for Trainers on AK Alcohol & Drug Information School (ADIS)
About the event
programs during this one-day training. This training will
cover program assessment, skill building, fidelity
alignment, and updates to language and terminology.
Through hands-on exercises, you’ll have the chance to
assess your skills, practice counseling techniques, and
explore impaired driving scenarios in a focused and
practical setting.
About the trainer
Karen Hellman. MA. LISAC, MAC has over 27 years of experience in addiction treatment, corrections, and administration in a variety of roles. In 1993, she graduated with a BA in Psychology from Hunter College, then continued her education obtaining a MA in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1996. During her career she has worked in a wide selection of settings including juvenile corrections, community providers, county jail, and adult corrections. Prior to retiring from the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry in 2022, she served as the Assistant Director for Inmate Programs and Reentry. In this capacity, Karen oversaw Addiction Treatment, Sex Offender Treatment, Educational Services, Religious Services, Reentry Services, and Community Corrections. She served on a multitude of legislative/governmental workgroups regarding service provision, boards, and commissions.
