Supporting Clients with Concurrent Disorders
For Frontline Workers
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Clients presenting with either a substance use or mental health problem are more likely than not to have a concurrent disorder.
By understanding the connection or co-occurring interaction between the substance use and mental health problems, this will enhance the quality for developing effective assessment, treatment and community-based plans using collaborative, integrative and responsive approaches to client care.
This workshop will provide a clinical overview for assessment, practical applications, and tools and techniques.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Understanding and identifying concurrent disorders from a trauma-informed perspective
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Helping clients and families
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Developing individualized services delivery plans for clients
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Screening, assessing and gaining knowledge for the treatment of concurrent disorder
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Acquire skills in using motivational interviewing for concurrent disorder
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Gain an overview of working with concurrent disorder integration treatment approaches
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The role of a Polyvagal approach in managing the nervous system
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Trauma reactions and craving responses
SUITABLE FOR
All frontline workers, including those in:
Mental Health Professionals:
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Psychotherapists
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Counsellors
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Psychologists
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Social Workers
Medical Professionals:
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Nurses
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Psychiatrists
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Pediatricians
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Family Doctors
Direct Service Workers:
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Drop in workers
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shelter and hostel workers
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child and Youth workers
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Youth Justice Workers
Educators:
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Teachers
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School Administration
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Support Staff