Introducing the Alcohol and Other Drug Essentials for Mental Health Workers series Comorbidity is the norm rather than the exception in mental health. In this new series of half day interactive online workshops designed specifically for the mental health sector, we cover what you need to know about alcohol and other drug presentations in your
Understand the inner workings of the brain on drugs and how to work effectively with cognitive impairment Alcohol and other drugs can affect the brain in both consistent and idiosyncratic ways. Up to 70% of people in alcohol and other drug treatment have significant temporary or long-term cognitive impairment related to drug use, lifestyle, or
Help your clients to manage strong emotions We all have strong emotions from time to time. People in alcohol and other drug treatment often experience significant difficulties with recognising and self regulating distress. The good news is that being able to recognise and self regulate emotions is a skill that can be learned. Emotion regulation
Gain skills in identifying and responding to complex personality traits Complex personality traits can present a complex set of challenges to engaging and staying connected to care, significantly impacting people’s ability to get the most out of treatment. In this workshop, we will explore the essential elements of what works with people with complex personality
Develop advanced skills in motivational interviewing to supercharge your alcohol and other drug practice Motivational interviewing is an evolving science that has recently been updated. Advance your MI expertise and ensure your practice is aligned with the latest best practice evidence to enhance client outcomes with our revised Rethink MI masterclass. Join one of Australia’s
Develop advanced skills in motivational interviewing to supercharge your alcohol and other drug practice Motivational interviewing is an evolving science that has recently been updated. Advance your MI expertise and ensure your practice is aligned with the latest best practice evidence to enhance client outcomes with our revised Rethink MI masterclass. Join one of Australia’s
Build key skills in mindfulness based relapse prevention to better support your clients Mindfulness based relapse prevention integrates traditional relapse prevention with mindfulness meditation practices, supporting clients to better understand their thoughts, emotional reactions, and behavioural patterns. This helps them to more easily become aware of their triggers and respond mindfully rather than automatically. With
Gain advanced clinical practice skills in working with families Work more effectively with families and carers of people who use alcohol and other drugs, whether the person using drugs is in treatment or not. Learn an effective, evidence based framework to help you engage better with families. You will walk away with increased confidence and
Build your resilience and learn effective self care strategies This workshop covers all you need to know about potential reactions to distressing and stressful material at work. Take a half day out of your work to help build resilience by increasing your repertoire of prevention and self care strategies. Join Dr Richard Cash, our trauma
Get better outcomes for your clients who use alcohol and other drugs Cognitive behaviour therapy is one of the key practice skills you need for effective alcohol and other drug treatment. At 360Edge, we know CBT inside and out. Our interactive Understanding CBT workshop offers an engaging and practical introduction to CBT and makes CBT
