Participants will learn how to work with different types of challenging behaviours and communications styles a client may demonstrate. This course will also address aggression, de-escalation techniques and safety within the workplace.
Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. Demonstrate your mental health first aid skills by becoming an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. You will need to
This ECHO will look at the multidisciplinary role WADS plays in caring for pregnant women with AOD use and their babies.Each discipline within the WADS team will outline their focus within the team.
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Are you a Victorian AOD worker? If so, you are eligible for this complimentary training. As part of the implementation of the new Forensic Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Service Delivery Model and Victoria’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Workforce Strategy 2018‑2022, three new state-funded forensic specific training courses for alcohol and other drug (AOD) clinicians
This live-stream online course, presented by The Bouverie Centre, explores shame as a byproduct of trauma. It draws on Attachment and Trauma theories, Narrative Therapy and Family Therapy to explore how shame is manifest through the experience of trauma.
VAADA is delighted to be hosting a series of forums facilitated by former ABC radio presenter Jon Faine. Each of the three forums will feature Victorian State MPs (or their representatives) detailing their vision and priorities for AOD followed by a facilitated Q&A session and informal afternoon tea with the sector. The second session will
Dr Tram Nguyen, a consultant psychiatrist with expereince in addiction medicine will present this practical session.The effect of methamphetamine on the mental health of a pregnant women will be explored. Strategies in assessing and working with women and the family during the perinatal period will be discussed.
Develop advanced skills in motivational interviewing to supercharge your alcohol and other drug practice Join one of Australia’s most experienced alcohol and other drug trainers in this two-day motivational interviewing masterclass for practitioners who want to advance their motivational interviewing skills. You will take your motivational interviewing skills to the next level by using self-reflection
Information Session for referrers Curran Place is holding an online information session for people who refer consumers to our facility. We plan to talk through common scenarios that result in consumers leaving the program early, either through self-initiated exit or exit by staff. The aim of the session is to increase the chances that consumers
