This This course is the next level after Foundations in AOD. Participants will look further into Harm minimisation principles and how to apply them, Referral pathways & understanding what they are and when a referral should take place. What supports are available for families. We will look at basic Motivational Interviewing and why it is
Overview Since 2015, this unique program has helped family members across Victoria better understand addictive behaviours, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and provides an opportunity for family/friends/partners of people with addictive behaviours to connect and learn from each other. Online BreakThrough sessions go for 1 hour and
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This course is the next level after Foundations of Alcohol and Other Drugs. During our AOD in Practice training, participants will look further into harm minimisation principles and how to apply them, referral pathways and understanding what they are and when a referral should take place, and what supports are available for families. We will
Participants will be able to identify the most common drugs and substances encountered in the community/workplace and how they impact an individual. Gaining an understanding of the reasons why individuals may turn to substances, participants will learn strategies to communicate effectively with individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The concept of Harm Reduction/Minimisation
A half day clinical course via Zoom for all AOD clinicians building on knowledge from the Forensic Foundations course. The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The aim of the training is to enhance key clinical skills to enable clinicians to better work with
This This course is the next level after Foundations in AOD. Participants will look further into Harm minimisation principles and how to apply them, Referral pathways & understanding what they are and when a referral should take place. What supports are available for families. We will look at basic Motivational Interviewing and why it is
Youth Forensic AOD Workforce Training is targeted at AOD clinicians working with forensic youth clients presenting with highly complex needs. The training is delivered over two days via Zoom by experienced forensic psychologists and provides knowledge and skills for working with the most complex forensic clients in AOD settings. Scheduled Sessions: Tuesday 27th June and
Advanced AOD Forensics training is targeted at senior AOD clinicians working with forensic clients presenting with multiple complexities, including personality disorders, severe mental health issues, and other co morbidities which present in addition to significant AOD use. The training is delivered over two half days via Zoom by experienced forensic psychologists and provides knowledge and
A half day clinical course via Zoom for all AOD clinicians building on knowledge from the Forensic Foundations course. The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for working with forensic clients. The aim of the training is to enhance key clinical skills to enable clinicians to better work with
