Workshops

Melbourne 20-21 March 2019

This course has been developed specifically for alcohol and other drug practitioners who want to build and strengthen core clinical skills in motivational interviewing, a core competency for alcohol and other drug workers at all levels.

Motivational interviewing is a directive, client-centered interaction style that helps people to explore and resolve ambivalence to change. It’s more than a set of strategies.

• Learn how ambivalence and change impact on therapy outcomes
• Understand the spirit, philosophy and principles of MI so you are not limited by a handful of strategies
• Experience the change process through self practice and self reflection

Our unique interactive self-practice approach means you will really experience MI from the inside, creating a deep understanding of how it works.

• Get back to basics and understand exactly what makes MI tick
• Learn the ‘why’ not just the ‘how’ so you can apply core skills to any MI type
• Go beyond the basic techniques to understand what really makes MI work
• Unlock the art and science of your practice to take it to the next level

Cost: Earlybird $550 until 1 March 2019 | Standard $700 after 1 March 2019

Melbourne 7-10 May 2019

Join our AOD/CBT experts Professor Nicole Lee, past President and Honorary Fellow of the AACBT, and Paula Ross, Counselling Psychologist and clinical expert, in this top rated 4-day workshop.

This course has been developed especially for alcohol and other drug workers, particularly those in counselling or case management roles, who want to build and strengthen the core CBT clinical skills that are the foundation for all best practice CBT protocols from traditional CBT to newer cognitive therapy models like the mindfulness-based therapies.

• Get back to basics and understand exactly what makes CBT tick
• Learn the why not just the how so you can apply core skills to any CBT type
• Unlock the art and science of your practice to take it to the next level

Our unique interactive self-practice approach means you will really experience CBT from the inside, creating a deep understanding of how it works.

Cognitive behaviour therapy is an umbrella term that includes a number of solution-oriented therapies focusing on self-reflection, problem-solving and learning skills that can be applied across situations, such as:

• Cognitive Therapy
• Relapse Prevention
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
• Compassion Focused Therapy

Find out how to use the core skills of CBT to drive change whatever model you use. Our focus is understanding and experiencing the drivers of change in CBT that underlie all CBT models.

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Cost: Earlybird $990 until 19 April 2019  |  Standard $1390 after 19 April 2019

25 June 2019

Forget the A-B-Cs. Come to this fun interactive workshop and go behind the scenes to understand the mechanics of CBT for AOD. Find out what makes CBT tick so you can tailor strategies and treatment to different client presentations.

This foundation workshop offers a practical introduction to core practice skills in AOD treatment.

This workshop is for practitioners new to CBT, new to AOD or wanting to brush up on their core CBT skills (beginner to intermediate level)

• Understand the underlying drivers of change
• Master the key strategies and when to use them
• Learn how to structure a session to get the best outcomes for your clients

“Amazing training. Best CBT training I have attended. Facilitators were fantastic and really knew their stuff!  (Participant 2018)

Cost: Earlybird (before 10 June): $350 | Standard: $450 | (Add Integrating MI and CBT for just $210)

Location: Rydges St Kilda, Melbourne

26 June 2019

Find out how to effectively blend the two core interventions in AOD treatment to achieve better client outcomes. This practice based workshop shows you how and when to utilise MI and CBT seamlessly throughout treatment from assessment to closure. This workshop is for those with some basic knowledge of CBT and MI wanting to refine their practice.

• Understand the similarities and differences between MI and CBT
• Discover how to seamlessly move between these two core skills in AOD treatment

“Loved how knowledgeable the trainers were and the real life anecdotes they shared”

“A fantastic refresher for those more experienced and also for beginners. I’ve certainly gained more knowledge and can’t wait to practice my skills” (Participant, 2018)

Cost: Add to CBT for AOD for only $210  |  Earlybird (before 10 June): $350 | Standard: $450

Location: Rydges St Kilda, Melbourne

Melbourne Tuesday 16 July 2019

15 August 2018

We know that involving families in AOD treatment improves outcomes. Do you know how to best work with families of people who use alcohol and other drugs?

This interactive workshop is full of demonstrations, clinical discussion and practical skills so you walk away with new and effective ways of working with families of people who use alcohol and other drugs.

This masterclass is for anyone who wants to develop their skills in AOD family practice. You’ll learn how to conceptualise and work with complex family dynamics and take a systems approach to family work.

• Understand how different families function and how that affects treatment
• Discover how to establish a collaboration and utilise it to improve outcomes for people in treatment and their families
• Learn how to harness families’ existing wisdom to get better outcomes for everyone
• Walk away with a 5 step model for working with families to focus your family work
• Work out what to do with the ‘tricky bits’ of working with families

Cost: Earlybird $350 until 1 August 2019  |  Standard $450 after 1 August 2019

16 May 2019 – For workers in low threshold services

21 May 2019 – For clinical services

Do you know how to respond effectively to the estimated 50-90% of people in AOD treatment who have experienced domestic or family violence as an adult or child?

Understand the unique model that applies to the AOD sector, and learn how to raise the issue, reduce harms and respond sensitively within the limits of AOD work.

The workshop for low threshold services is designed for people working in NSPs, drop-in centres, peer support, primary care and other settings that involve one-off, incidental or irregular contact with people who use drugs. The workshop for clinical services is designed for people working in counselling and case management, and other roles in which clinical assessment, ongoing contact and clinical interventions are a regular part of your work.

Cost: Earlybird: $350 | Standard: $450

Location: Melbourne

Learn how to respond to people affected by ice

Registrations now open for 2019!

Who will benefit

As a frontline worker, you have a greater likelihood of coming into contact with people who use methamphetamine (‘ice’ or ‘speed’). Learn effective strategies to respond. Managers and workforce educators will also benefit.

These FREE workshops for frontline workers across Victoria will build your confidence, knowledge, and skills so you can respond safely and effectively to people affected by the drug ice.

Click on the relevant icon below to see currently available sessions for your workforce

The workshops are specifically tailored for you if you work in alcohol and other drugs, clinical or community mental health, hospitals or other health settings, dental health, pharmacy, housing, homelessness, welfare, gambling, transport, education (including primary and secondary schools, VET, university and community learning).

What you will learn

These free sessions will empower you with the knowledge and skills required to manage people affected by ice.

• Understand the effects of ice and identify users
• Find out how to work safely to protect yourself and others
• Learn how to respond to ice-affected people
• Discover what works in treatment

About the training

Sessions are now rolling out across Victoria. To see what’s available in your area and register click on the relevant icon above.

This training is eligible for self-logged continuing professional development points for most professional bodies. A certificate of attendance is provided.

These free practical workshops are funded by the Victorian Government’s Ice Action Plan and delivered by Australia’s leading consultants in ice responses.

Got questions? Get in touch at icetraining@360edge.com.au or 1300 988 184

This training is funded by

As part of Victoria’s $45.5 million ice action plan ‘Taking action, Stopping ice’