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Responding to Trauma in AOD
- February 27, 2020
- Posted by: 360Edge
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No CommentsThis new one-day workshop provides participants with a practical, skills-based approach to responding sensitively and effectively to clients with co-occurring trauma and AOD support needs. Building on trauma-informed approaches, the workshop equips participants with practical skills to recognise the biopsychosocial impacts of trauma, integrate recovery-oriented interventions into their AOD work, and attend to their own
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Motivational Interviewing 2-day Masterclass
- October 9, 2019
- Posted by: 360Edge
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Don’t miss the 360Edge 2 day Motivational Interviewing Advanced Masterclass for alcohol and other drug practitioners. Understand what really makes motivational interviewing tick so you are not limited by a handful of strategies Deepen your understanding of how people change and why they resist change Learn why values are critical to the change process, and
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ResetLife FREE information session
- July 30, 2019
- Posted by: arc_admin
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ResetLife is an exciting new, intensive and evidence based, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) treatment program at First Step. This is a ‘must see’ if you are: A health and community worker looking for an effective new referral option An individual seeking a recovery-oriented treatment for addiction This session will provide an opportunity to learn
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Grief and loss
- April 10, 2019
- Posted by: arc_admin
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People can have a range of responses to significant grief and loss in their lives and therefore, will be impacted differently. This workshop will work through the stages of grief/loss, common responses to grief and loss and how to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients. The workshop will also discuss cultural contexts for
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Hepatitis Victoria HEPSpeak Training
- April 6, 2019
- Posted by: arc_admin
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Hepatitis Victoria is welcoming new public speakers to join our public speaker’s bureau “HEPSpeak” Join us for a two-day FREE workshop to improve your public speaking skills and make a difference! Why should I become a HEPSpeaker? An opportunity to connect with others and share experiences Help to educate the community and raise awareness about
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Trauma informed practice
- February 27, 2019
- Posted by: arc_admin
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Trauma stems from a normal response to overwhelming stress. Many people experience psychological trauma as a response to one off extreme events, or it can be repeated trauma through ongoing relationships. This workshop will provide information on the difference between single incident and complex trauma, the impact of trauma on brain development, and discuss possible
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Wise Choices: Acceptance & Commitment for people with ‘hard life syndrome’
- August 15, 2018
- Posted by: arc_admin
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Free Workshop: 6.30-9.00pm Living Room, 7-9 Hosier Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 MHPN – Melb. CBD Drug & Alcohol Peer Support Network Meeting. Light Refreshments Provided. This workshop is based on Wise Choices, an adaptation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, developed by Spectrum personality disorder service, which was also successfully piloted at Turning Point. Jane will
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Leadership for better liver health in Melbourne’s South East
- July 19, 2018
- Posted by: gayatri
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The Dandenong forum is an opportunity for your workforce to develop a comprehensive understanding of viral hepatitis along with local perspectives. Join community members, experts, clinicians, healthcare providers, local government and organization to discuss the eradication of viral hepatitis and how to build leadership for better liver health in this region. We are encouraging people
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The Age Digital Edition: Drug treatment could help ice addicts
- July 17, 2018
- Posted by: Caitlyn Wilson
- Category: ENEWS
The Age Digitial Edition, July 17, journalist Aisha Dow A world-first treatment for ice addiction could be on its way, with a new trial to examine if a drug used for paracetamol overdoses and cystic fibrosis could also ease methamphetamine cravings. Known as N-Acetyl Cysteine, or NAC for short, the medication has shown promise in