Professional Development Training 

Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for
Alcohol and Other Drug Workers

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy has evolved over the years and is a most favourably reviewed treatment approach. There is much evidence for the effectiveness of CBT with a range of Alcohol and Other Drugs issues. In recent years CBT has expanded its focus to include third wave approaches. These approaches seek to blend traditional CBT principles with concepts new to cognitive-behavioural therapies such as mindfulness and acceptance.

In this introductory workshop you will build your capacity in applying evidence-based interventions that work on the underlying processes that support behavioral change. You will discover how, when and why to apply a best practice cognitive, behavioral or emotion focused approach.

This workshop will  introduce you to a range of models, techniques and interventions to help your clients to change negative thought patterns, develop coping strategies, and improve emotional wellbeing. It will be a practical and interactive workshop where you will be introduced to a range of tools, worksheets and relapse prevention strategies that you can use collaboratively with your client to implement recovery-oriented practice.Presenter: Carmela Ciavarella has a degree with honours in Sociology and has been working within the mental health sector for over 10 years. She has worked in a variety of mental health services including adolescent, adult and psycho-geriatric inpatient units. She has worked within the community/ residential services supporting people to recover and engage in independent living. She has experience working as a trainer and assessor within the VET sector.This will be a practical and interactive workshop where you will be introduced to a range of tools, worksheets and Relapse Prevention Strategies that you can use collaboratively with your client to promote a recovery-oriented practice.Who should attend? Victorian Department Health funded AOD workers new to their role and/or those looking to refresh and update existing knowledge.IMPORTANT NOTE: This workshop is only available to staff who are working in a Victorian Department of Health (DH) funded AOD organisation.If you register and do not attend on the day your organisation will receive a fee, places are limited in these free workshops, so all participants are requested to provide their Manager’s contact details during registration. Managers will be contacted if participants fail to attend training without providing notice.