Screening, Formulation and Brief Intervention

Facilitator
Dr Richard Cash

Date
Coming 2027
Time
TBC
Duration
3.5 hours
Location
Online

Early bird
TBC
Standard 
TBC
Group
TBC

Who should attend
This specialist skills workshop series is suitable for new, experienced and advanced practitioners in clinical mental health settings.

Build your skills in responding to people with alcohol and other drug problems in mental health settings

Comorbidity is the norm rather than the exception in mental health. 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. 

Deepen your understanding of co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health issues, and build 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 on your clients. Build skills in screening, assessment and case formulation that covers both alcohol and other drugs and mental health. Learn how to identify the most effective brief interventions to meet your clients’ needs.

Learning outcomes

• Learn 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