Develop an in-depth understanding of sleep to aid your AOD practice People with alcohol and other drug issues are up to 10 times more likely to experience sleep problems. We now know that poor sleep contributes to a range of other physical and mental health problems, as well as low resilience and low motivation. But
This is an introductory level training that includes three on-line modules released Monday 03 October 2022 and a full day live (face-to-screen - F2S) session on Wednesday 19 October 2022. The introductory level training is interactive and practical professional development, designed to assist clinicians in understanding clients who experience mental health and substance use/addiction issues,
Mental Health and AOD: Essentials of Practice October 2022 (Includes a co-facilitated session with people of lived experience) This is a partnership between Nexus Dual Diagnosis Consultation Service, St Vincent's Hospital and Eastern Health Lived Experience. This is a blended training package that includes three on-line modules and two live zoom sessions. This training is
Increase the effectiveness of treatment by identifying and resolving ruptures and breaks in the therapeutic relationship Therapeutic impasses are common but can be frustrating and difficult to resolve. They can also impact the effectiveness of treatment. Roadblocks can be practitioner or client-initiated, but nearly always require practitioner input to repair. In this workshop, you will
This live-stream workshop, presented by The Bouverie Centre, will explore the determinants and contexts that underpin the use of violence by adolescents against parents/carers. We will then look at how systemic ways of working with the adolescent, parent/carer and other family members can support positive change and enhanced family trust, respect and safety.
This in-person half-day implementation focused training is the practice companion to The Bouverie Centre’s Single Session Thinking (SST) self-paced online course. SST involves approaching the first session as if it will be the last, whilst creating opportunities for further work if requested by the client. This training is designed to consolidate your SST knowledge and
Update your essential knowledge on viral hepatitis and liver conditions Did you know? An estimated 335,000 people in Australia are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. More than 70% of people living with chronic hepatitis B are not receiving care. 1 in 5 people living with chronic hepatitis C have not been diagnosed and
This live-stream course, presented by The Bouverie Centre, assists healthcare and welfare practitioners work systemically with families (non-offending parent, children, grandparents, etc) in the aftermath of domestic and family violence.
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.
VAADA’s ‘Call to the Parties’ events, which provided the opportunity for Victorian political members to detail their vision for AOD policy over the next four years, have now concluded. These events were insightful and informative, providing the sector with an in-depth awareness of how AOD issues will be addressed by various political members and their
