Events

Forensic Fundamentals Training (1/2 day)

Online

Duration:  Half Day Number of DHHS funded courses run each financial year: 8 Maximum number of attendees: 15   Forensic Fundamentals Summary Forensic Fundamentals is a half-day online forensic clinical training session for Victorian Alcohol and other Drug Workers. Learning Outcomes The Forensic Fundamentals training session will provide attendees with information and clinical skills for

Free

BreakThrough : Emotional Impact of Addiction

Online

It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion about a particular topic or theme, people requiring more intensive support in relation to their own circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with

Free

Opiate Nation: A Conversation with the Authors & Jack Nagle

ElthamBookshop, 10 Arthur St, Eltham,VIC Arthur Street, Eltham, Victoria, Australia

Join the authors of OPIATE NATION, Jude DiMeglio Trang and John M Trang, as they discuss their book with Jack Nagle (Real Drug Talk) and answer questions about addiction and recovery. After losing their son to a heroin overdose in Arizona, the Trang's wrote their book as a way to deal with their loss and

$40

BreakThrough – Recovery for Everyone

Online

Online BreakThrough sessions go for 1 hour and cover topics relevant to families who are dealing with a loved one's drug use. Some content will be specific to substance misuse, other material will cover addictive behaviours more broadly. It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion

Free

Back on Track: How to navigate ruptures in the therapeutic relationship

Online via Zoom

Learn how to identify and resolve roadblocks to ensure treatment stays on track If you’ve ever experienced a rupture in treatment, you’ll know how important developing and maintaining good therapeutic relationships is. What can you do when things go wrong? Therapeutic impasses can not only be frustrating and difficult to resolve but can also impact

Good Night. Sleep Tight: How to help people sleep better

Online via Zoom

Develop an in depth understanding of sleep People with alcohol and other drug issues and mental health 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. Some

BreakThrough For Families – Understanding Addiction

Zoom

It’s important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion about a particular topic or theme, people requiring more intensive support with their circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with personal experience of a loved

Free

BreakThrough for Families : Boundaries and Safety Plans

Zoom

BreakThrough is an education program that involves group discussion about a particular topic or theme, for example, setting boundaries, safety planning, and de-escalation. The sessions aim to support people to stay connected to loved ones safely.

Free

Inside CBT: A four day masterclass in behavioural and cognitive therapies

Melbourne Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Level up your practice with our acclaimed four day self practice/self reflection masterclass in cognitive behaviour therapy Are you an alcohol and other drug worker in a counselling or case management role? Then this four day intensive is for you! Inside CBT only comes around once a year, so you don’t want to miss this

BreakThrough For Families – Communicating with Confidence

Online via Zoom

It’s important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion about a particular topic or theme, people requiring more intensive support with their circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with personal experience of a loved

Free