Trauma stems from a normal response to overwhelming stress. Many people experience psychological trauma as a response to one off extreme events, or it can be repeated trauma through ongoing relationships. This workshop will provide information on the difference between single incident and complex trauma, the impact of trauma on brain development, and discuss possible
Hepatitis Victoria is welcoming new public speakers to join our public speaker’s bureau "HEPSpeak" Join us for a two-day FREE workshop to improve your public speaking skills and make a difference! Why should I become a HEPSpeaker? An opportunity to connect with others and share experiences Help to educate the community and raise awareness about
People can have a range of responses to significant grief and loss in their lives and therefore, will be impacted differently. This workshop will work through the stages of grief/loss, common responses to grief and loss and how to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients. The workshop will also discuss cultural contexts for
ResetLife is an exciting new, intensive and evidence based, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) treatment program at First Step. This is a 'must see' if you are: A health and community worker looking for an effective new referral option An individual seeking a recovery-oriented treatment for addiction This session will provide an opportunity to learn
Don’t miss the 360Edge 2 day Motivational Interviewing Advanced Masterclass for alcohol and other drug practitioners. Understand what really makes motivational interviewing tick so you are not limited by a handful of strategies Deepen your understanding of how people change and why they resist change Learn why values are critical to the change process, and
This new one-day workshop provides participants with a practical, skills-based approach to responding sensitively and effectively to clients with co-occurring trauma and AOD support needs. Building on trauma-informed approaches, the workshop equips participants with practical skills to recognise the biopsychosocial impacts of trauma, integrate recovery-oriented interventions into their AOD work, and attend to their own
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
Increase your confidence and provide advanced interventions for families with alcohol and other drug issues Working with families can be complex and challenging. Providing effective support for multiple people, often with very different perspectives, raises the difficulty level for practitioners. Building on our Working with Families with Alcohol and Other Drug Issues workshop, this masterclass
Understand the inner workings of the brain on drugs and how to work effectively with cognitive impairment Alcohol and other drugs can affect the brain in both consistent and idiosyncratic ways. Up to 70% of people in alcohol and other drug treatment have significant temporary or long-term cognitive impairment related to drug use, lifestyle, or
Help your clients to manage strong emotions We all have strong emotions from time to time. People in alcohol and other drug treatment often experience significant difficulties with recognising and self regulating distress. The good news is that being able to recognise and self regulate emotions is a skill that can be learned. Emotion regulation
