Upcoming Workshops

The Brain Workshop

Facilitator
Dr Richard Cash

Date
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Time
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Duration
7 hours
Location
Online

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Group
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Who should attend

This is a specialist skills workshop suitable for new, experienced and advanced practitioners. This workshop is suitable for workers in low threshold and clinical settings.

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 other factors.

In this workshop, learn about how different parts of the brain can be affected by drug use and how this may impact functioning. You will gain a thorough understanding of how the brain works, the functional impact of drugs, and the effects on treatment.

Learn how to enhance client engagement and adapt treatment strategies to improve outcomes for clients with cognitive impairments.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand how alcohol and other drugs affect the brain in the short and longer term
  • Gain skills in assessment of functional impairment and daily functioning
  • Adapt treatment to improve outcomes for clients who have cognitive impairments


We've delivered The Brain Workshop to 124 participants, who have significantly increased their knowledge, skills and confidence

“Richard is a wonderful resource and explains with great knowledge and simplicity, providing skills on how to recognise cognitive impairment and how we can best support our clients which participating in harm minimisation, including when to refer for a neuropsych assessment.”

— Workshop participant, 2025