Karen Christensen, CDP, has done extensive public speaking to businesses, services clubs, such as Rotary, churches, and schools who sought her out because of her vast knowledge of addiction and treatment She is available for speaking publicly about bringing people and treatment together when it comes to the disease of addiction, whether that's alcohol, drugs, food or other addictions.
Topics are:
• Treatment and Recovery
• Intervention
• The Brain Disease of Addiction
• The Impact of Addiction on the Family
• Recovery: How I Saved My Own Life
What People Say...
• “If you are looking for someone who is impeccably ethical, enthusiastic and will exceed your expectations, Karen comes with my highest recommendation. I have known her for seven years, and have always been delighted with the quality and timeliness of her work.”
- Gary Shumway, EAP Coordinator, METRO
• “Karen is a bridge builder and a leader. I know of no one in the nation who is as dedicated or committed to creating quality patient care.”
- Jeff T. Kramer, Executive Vice President, National Treatment Consortium
• “Karen is quite knowledgeable regarding diverse aspects of addiction treatment including program development, marketing, managed care and administration. She supplements these abilities with her common sense, diligence and excellent communication skills.”
- Steve Morris, MA, CCDCIII, Assistant Director, Seattle University Addictions Studies Program
• “Karen's knowledge of chemical dependency treatment issues and program development is well respected throughout the community. She is able to artfully balance patient and program needs with managed care expectations within our rapidly changing health care environment.”
- Lora Davis, LCSW, MBA, Regional Vice President, Value Behavioral Health
• “Karen has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient treatment. She is energetic, personable and gets results.”
- Bill Dickinson, DO, Medical Director CareUnit Hospital and Clinics of Washington
• “Karen has worked very effectively with managed care and fully understands its role in today's healthcare environment.”
- Donald J. Mullen, MA, CCDCII, Psychiatric/Chemical Dependency Case Manager, ETHIX Northwest
• “I know of no one in Washington State who understands the strategies of marketing in the managed care and health reform environment better than Karen.”
- Linda Grant, Executive Director, Association of Alcoholism/Addiction Programs