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Supporting People With Addictions (Sold Out)

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Supporting People With Addictions (Sold Out)

COVID-19 Precautions:

All in-person trainings offered by Oaks Mental Health follow current provincial guidelines. Mask wearing is recommended and there will be hand sanitizer available.

Our regular refund policy will be waived for anyone unable to attend due to illness.

Assessment

  • Identifying problematic substance use.
  • Determining the impact of self-stigma / stigma.
  • Measuring recovery progress / symptom improvement.

Knowledge

  • How to explain addiction in non-judgmental, simple terms.
  • The link between trauma histories and addiction.
  • The physiology of addiction.

Interventions

  • Essential qualities of effective interventions for addiction.
  • Externalizing the addiction to foster self-compassion.
  • Mapping out the addiction: identifying triggers, creating safeguards, and relapse management.
  • Intro to the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) approach