Deepen your understanding of trauma and gain real skills in managing trauma related symptoms in alcohol and other drug settings. Do you want to add more skills to your work with clients who have experienced trauma? This one day workshop provides participants with a practical, skills-based approach to responding sensitively and effectively to clients with
You will learn how to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan. This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems
You will learn how to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan. This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems
In this workshop participants will learn how to effectively blend motivational interviewing and CBT to achieve better client outcomes. Participants will understand the similarities and differences in the two approaches and discover how to move seamlessly between these core approaches in alcohol and other drug treatment. This workshop combines with CBT for alcohol and other
The key to practice improvement is great supervision. Build your own leadership skills and contribute to the next generation of practitioners. Are you a supervisor in the AOD sector or want to become one? Have you found yourself supervising others with no training on how to do supervision effectively? If you are ready for your next
Do you know what to say and do if you are subpoenaed to appear in court? Do you feel confident writing a report for court? Nearly 50% of AOD workers have had their case notes subpoenaed. Are yours court-ready? Write great case notes and feel confident giving evidence in court with this practical case note and
Victorian AOD Service Providers’ Conference 18 June 2019: 'The Changing Landscape of AOD Service Delivery' Friday, 18th June 2021, 9:00 am – 12:30 PM Unfortunately due to the current restrictions, VAADA has moved the AOD Service Provider’s Conference to an Online Only format via Zoom. However, we still have an exciting set of presentations and
New training based on the most up to date evidence based information! This training will assist alcohol and drug workers to best respond to comorbid AOD and mental health conditions. Participants will learn how to adapt and expand on their existing skills to assist clients to manage their mental health symptoms whilst participating in AOD
Exclusive movie screening of 'The United States vs Billie Holiday' with a live introduction by Johann Hari interviewed by Jenny Valentish. About this Event Join Johann Hari and Jenny Valentish for an exclusive movie screening of The United States vs. Billie Holiday at The Astor Theatre in St. Kilda on Support Don’t Punish Day, Saturday
Find out how to adapt cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing interventions for people who use methamphetamine in specialist alcohol and other drug treatment.
