FREE WORKSHOP

MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING - MI
Two-Part Workshop. Full workshop is 12 hours
September 16 and September 30, 2010
227 W. Cunningham St.
Butler, PA 16001
9:00 AM – 4:00 Each Session

October 7 and October 14, 2010
Two-Part Workshop. Full workshop is 12 hours
Mon Valley Community Health Ctr, 4th Fl Conference Room
Eastgate 8
Monessen, PA 15062
9:00 AM – 4:00 Each Session

Trainer: Victoria E. Lahey, MS Ed, NCC
CEUs: 12 CAC and Social Work

This workshop will assist health care providers in incorporating the Stages of Change model of behavior change into their health care activities. Participants will receive an overview of Motivational Interviewing (MI), the therapeutic model most closely associated with this transtheoretical model, and its specific techniques which can be utilized to both diffuse client resistance and facilitate progress to the next stage of behavior change. Participants will engage in experiential exercises designed to assist them in identifying where an individual is in the change process and will have an opportunity to practice techniques designed to motivate individuals to make health-related behavior changes. Participants will have the opportunity to develop a case management plan and have it reviewed by the trainer and participants. Time will be spent in discussion on how to implement MI with their clients.

At the end of this session, participants should be able to:
- Increase their knowledge and understanding of the Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing;
- Use a variety of tools to assess where an individual is in the change process;
- Learn which interventions are most effective in each of these stages;
- Adapt individual interventions to a client’s current level of commitment to change; and
- Apply Motivational Interviewing techniques and concepts to their health care initiatives.

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PRO-A works in collaboration with other organizations to educate the public on the disease of addiction, stigma and discrimination and to represent the best interests of the recovery community.

The PRO-A 11th Annual Conference includes opportunities for advocacy, outreach, networking, collaboration, continuing education credits, and recovery specialist certification.

For the full schedule and registration information, click here.

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FREE WORKSHOP

September 21, 2010
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Mon Valley Community Health Ctr., 4th Floor Conf. Room
Eastgate 8
Monessen, PA 15062

September 28, 2010
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
227 West Cunningham St.
Butler, PA 16001

Trainer: Sheryl Laffey, CAC
CEUs: 3 CAC and Social Work

This workshop will discuss motivational incentives as a science-based therapeutic strategy within the addiction treatment field. Extensive research has consistently shown that client motivation for positive behavioral change can be influenced by the use of novel interventions based on established behavioral principles. Recognition of patient achievements also provides a valuable mechanism for acknowledging success and the attainment of goals, developing positive self-image, providing ongoing, consistent staff and peer support, and motivating others by offering models to emulate. This workshop will introduce the principles of motivational incentives used in the substance abuse treatment field.

At the end of this session, participants should be able to:
- Define Motivational Incentives;
- Identify and discuss the principles underlying motivational incentives;
- Engage in practical applications using the Fishbowl Technology; and
- Discuss challenges and strategies for implementing low-cost incentives as a support to psychosocial therapy in addiction treatment.

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Experts in insurance law, policy, and clinical practices will discuss best practices for liability prevention, clinical guidelines, and effective risk management strategies that ensure the safe and effective use of prescrption opoids, including methadone.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask the faculty questions, share experiences with peers, and learn best practices for overcoming opioid prescribing challenges.

Continuing eduction units are available for:
Physicians
Nurses
Psychologist
Counselors
Addiction Professionals

Cost: $50.00
You will earn 7 CME/CEUs

For more information about this Face-to-Face workshop and to register click here: http://www.dbconsultinggroup.com/rxabuse/index.html

Addiction and recovery impact women differently than men. Socially, as well as biologically, women and men differ. Traditional treatment, founded on the experiences of men, fails to address the core issues of women addicted to alcohol and other drugs. As a result, women often fail to get treatment; drop out of treatment early; or, having completed treatment, are unable to comply with the established aftercare plan to maintain ongoing recovery. Providing effective treatment to women requires a basic and fundamental understanding of women’s core issues. This webinar, designed to enhance the skills of participants who provide services to addicted women, explores the impact of both addiction and recovery on women. Specific needs of this population will be discussed as well as effective strategies for addressing these needs.
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Equipment: Computer with internet access, computer speakers.

Webinar Cost: FREE. There is a fee for ceus.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
PCB: These workshops are each approved for 2.0 CAC ceus.
SW: These workshops are each approved for 2.0 Social Work ceus.
NAADAC: These workshops are each approved for 2.0 NAADAC ceus.

Psychologists:

This program is co-sponsored by Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic and IRETA.Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education credits for psychologists.Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic maintains responsibility for this program and its content.Each of these programs is being offered for 2.0 continuing education credits.

Questions? Contact Kristine Pond at pondk@ireta.org or
412-258-8569

The primary goal of this training package is to create awareness about buprenorphine among multi-disciplinary addiction professionals. The materials include information designed to increase motivation for bringing buprenorphine to local communities, as well as information about what to expect when someone is treated with this medication. Additionally, materials discuss legislation that permits office-based buprenorphine treatment, the science of addiction, the mechanism of buprenorphine, patient selection issues, and patient counseling.

CEUs: Applications are being submitted for the following ceus:
RN, NAADAC, CAC, Psychologist, Social Work, ACCME.

REGISTER NOW FOR THIS FACE-TO-FACE WORKSHOP
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Questions: Contact Kristine Pond at pondk@ireta.org

FREE WORKSHOP

October 29, 2010
227 W. Cunningham St.
Butler, PA 16001
9:00 AM – 4:00 Each Session

Trainer: Victoria E. Lahey, MS Ed, NCC
CEUs: 6 CAC and Social Work

This course will review the many situations and conditions that lead addicted offenders to relapse. Relapse determinants, co-morbidity, myths, misconceptions and assumptions about relapse will be presented. Additionally, the addictive process, abstinence, recovery and relapse will be reviewed and discussed. The key elements of recovery will be explored with an example of a typical case history. Approaches that counselors can use to help the client avoid relapse such as cognitive restructuring, imagery, spirituality, anger management, problem solving and use of support systems will be presented.

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
- Identify relapse determinants specific to addicted offenders;
- Define the addictive process, abstinence, recovery and relapse; and
- Use effective strategies to help the client avoid relapse.

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