This is a 2-day in-person workshop:

Day 1: Wednesday, 11 March 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Day 2: Thursday, 12 March 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Location: Monash College City Campus – 750 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008(read more about travel contribution)

Cost: $80 + booking fees (tickets can only be purchased via credit card)
*Lunch will be provided

Description

Co-occurring mental health issues are the norm rather than the exception among people seeking alcohol and other drug treatment. Across this 2-day workshop you will learn how to adapt and expand your existing alcohol and other drug treatment skills to assist your clients with managing mental health symptoms.

Deepen your understanding of co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug issues and build your knowledge, confidence and skills to better understand clients’ needs, respond effectively, and adapt treatment. Find out what you need to know about the different co-occurring conditions you may encounter and how to effectively incorporate best practice responses into your treatment.

Learning outcomes:

• Recognise and understand the common mental health conditions in alcohol and other drug treatment
• Undertake a thorough assessment and develop an integrated case formulation to guide your practice
• Apply a range of alcohol and other drug treatment skills to working with clients with co-occurring mental health conditions
• Learn how to respond therapeutically and effectively within the bounds of the alcohol and other drug treatment setting 

Eligibility Criteria

This training is open to workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service only.