Upcoming workshops
Screening, formulation and brief interventions
Alcohol and Other Drugs Essentials for Mental Health Workers Series
Build your skills in responding to people with alcohol and other drug problems in mental health settings
When: Coming 2025
Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Duration: 3.5 hours
Location: Online
In this new series of half day workshops designed specifically for the mental health sector, we cover what you need to know about alcohol and other drug presentations in your clients. Walk away with practical knowledge and skills to respond effectively to clients who experience co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health issues.
Comorbidity is the norm rather than the exception in mental health. This series of half day interactive online workshops will deepen your understanding of co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health issues, building your knowledge, confidence and skills to respond effectively. Learn all about current alcohol and other drug issues, evidence based treatments and how to effectively incorporate best practice responses into mental health treatment for clients with alcohol and other drug issues.
Screening, formulation and brief interventions
In this workshop we explore what you need to know, what to ask, and how to ask it to gain understanding of the impacts of alcohol and other drugs. Build skills in comprehensive assessment and case formulation that includes alcohol and other drugs and mental health. Learn how to identify the most effective brief interventions to meet your clients’ needs.
Learning outcomes
- ULearn about current alcohol and other drug issues and treatment options
- Learn engagement and conversational strategies for clients with alcohol and other drug issues
- Undertake a drug and alcohol screening and develop an integrated case formulation to guide mental health practice
Learning outcomes
- Learn key motivational and relapse prevention approaches to alcohol and other drug use conditions
- Learn how to respond therapeutically and effectively in the mental health setting
Who should attend
This specialist skills workshop series is suitable for new, experienced and advanced practitioners in clinical mental health settings.
Facilitator: Paula Ross
“Richard is knowledgeable and has a good sense of humor. He made this training very interactive and engaging.”
- Workshop participant 2024
On 17 September 2024 we delivered Screening, Formulation and Brief Interventions Workshop to 5 participants
The feedback was outstanding
- 9 out of 10 would recommend the training to others
- Satisfaction was rated 9 out of 10
- Relevance to their work was rated 10 out of 10
“Richard is knowledgeable and has a good sense of humor. He made this training very interactive and engaging”
— Workshop participant, 2024
Participants showed significant increases in knowledge, skills and confidence
Knowledge up 59%
Skills up 50%
