MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF THE MIDSOUTH


Beyond the Surface: Addiction and Ethical Care

September 15, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2 ETHICS CEs


This two-part training examines the connections between behavioral addictions, trauma, mental health, and co-occurring concerns. Participants will explore how underlying risk factors, life experiences, and mental health concerns can contribute to behavioral health challenges, with a focus on gambling, eating disorders, and other behavioral concerns. The sessions emphasize ethical, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented approaches to recognizing concerns, providing support, making appropriate referrals, and promoting person-centered recovery.


Intermediate Level Continuing Education Credit Includes:

Social Workers: 2 Ethics CEs  through the National Association of Social Workers, TN Chapter
Counselors: Mental Health America of the MidSouth is an approved continuing education provider through the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
CPRS: Certified Peer Recovery Specialists through the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services


 

For accommodation requests and grievances or other questions about this course, please contact forinfo@MHAMidSouth.org.


COURSE
OBJECTIVES


IDENTIFY common signs, risk factors, and co-occurring concerns associated with trauma, behavioral addictions, and co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.
DESCRIBE strategies for recognizing the impact of behavioral addictions on individuals and families and responding with person-centered, appropriate, and effective support.
APPLY ethical and trauma-informed approaches to assessment, intervention, referral, and collaborative care when supporting individuals with complex behavioral health concerns.

This event was made possible by The University of Tennessee Knoxville, College of Social Work

#ThankYou

Keith Windsor, B.S., CPRS

Keith Windsor is a behavioral health leader, recovery advocate, and forensic peer support pioneer with extensive experience serving individuals impacted by addiction, gambling disorder, and involvement in the justice system. After nearly 20 years of addiction, incarceration across multiple states, and repeated attempts at recovery, Keith transformed his lived experience into a lifelong commitment to helping others find lasting recovery. 

As the first Certified Forensic Peer Support Specialist in the state of Mississippi, Keith helped develop and train forensic peer recovery programs that now serve justice-involved individuals across Mississippi and Tennessee. Today, he serves in clinical leadership roles with the University of Memphis and The Gambling Clinic, where he oversees client engagement and retention, supervises peer support specialists, and helps expand access to evidence-informed treatment for individuals experiencing gambling-related disorders. 

Keith is passionate about reducing stigma, strengthening recovery systems, and demonstrating the vital role of peer support in behavioral health. Keith holds a Masters Degree in Social Sciences from the University of Memphis, is a CPRS, and holds several certifications in addiction therapy.  

Amber Lucchino,
LCSW, LADAC

Amber is a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor with nearly 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. With 22 years of recovery from an eating disorder, she brings a unique understanding and perspective to her role as a leader at Aster Springs. Amber earned her bachelor’s in social work from Union University and her master’s from Columbia University in New York City.

She has experience in outpatient and residential treatment settings, where she has held positions ranging from direct client care to program management and director roles focusing on staff development and organizational wellness. In addition to eating disorders, she has clinical experience in trauma and co-occurring disorders. She enjoys providing training within the community and has served as an adjunct professor in the department of social work for Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Amber is married and has four children. In her spare time, she can be found at the barn with horses or hiking on nearby trails. She loves cake decorating, spontaneous dance parties, and anything outdoors. Her motto is: “Pay attention to what brings you joy and do more of that."