Better understand the brain, the impact of drugs, and how it affects treatment. Learn how to adapt your approach to improve client outcomes. Up to 70% of people in alcohol and other drug treatment have significant cognitive impairment related to drug use, lifestyle or other factors. In this workshop, learn about the parts of the
Presenter: Professor Alison Ritter (NDARC/UNSW) Time/Date: 25th February, 1pm AEDT (1.5 hours) Location: Online (Zoom webinar) Registration: Register here Professor Alison Ritter, AO is an internationally recognised drug policy scholar and the Director of the Drug Policy Modelling Program (DPMP) at the University of New South Wales. She is an NHMRC Senior Research Fellow leading
This workshop offers a practical introduction to core practice skills in AOD treatment. It is suitable for practitioners new to CBT, new to AOD or those wanting to enhance their core CBT skills. Participants will improve their understanding of CBT theory and practice and will learn a core CBT framework that will deepen their understanding
This workshop is designed for any practitioners who want to 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. The workshop focusses on the impact of AOD on families and models of responding with a focus on the Orford
Does your work with clients need to be more trauma informed? This one day foundation workshop addresses working with clients in a trauma informed way. This includes understanding trauma and its impacts, identifying signs and symptoms of trauma and conducting trauma screening. We will cover essential reflective practice skills and practical response strategies. Developing a
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
Registrations are now open for the NADA Conference 2021, to be held on 22–23 April at the International Convention Centre, Sydney. In line with the times, this event will be hybrid, and presenters and attendees may participate in person or online. Showcasing interventions designed to improve outcomes for clients, this event will inform with new
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
This one day workshop will cover the key elements in motivational interviewing essential for AOD workers. Participants will improve their MI skills – “the how” – and gain a deeper understanding of the spirit and philosophy of MI – “the why”.
