Professional Trainings and Workshops
One of my favorite things to do is teach and engage fellow clinicians in collaborative learning. Due to COVID 19, most trainings in this season have moved online., but I look forward to training again face-to-face.
The following is a sampling of available topics. I am available to present at conferences, trainings, staff meetings, forums. If you are interested in a topic related to the counseling profession not listed below, feel free to reach out. If I'm not able to help you, I may know someone who specializes in that area.
Sample of Topics
Addiction Treatment Update
This trainings provides an overview of the 5 major classes of drugs of abuse and newer trends of use. Focus is also placed on newer research and evidence-based treatment interventions.
ASAM Criteria
American Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria is the gold standard for determining what level of care is warranted for a person needing addiction treatment.
When Clients Don't Want to Change.
In this training we focus on understanding the stages of change and general motivational interviewing techniques. This is a hands-on training with opportunities to practice
Thriving in an Uncertain World
This training is appropriate for both clinicians and the general population. Topics include stress management, self-care, mindfulness and understanding vicarious trauma.
Screening, Brief Interviention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
SBIRT is a brief, yet effective, evidenced-based practice that engages individuals in a discussion about their substances use and thoughts about change.
Supervising the Traumatized Therapist
Therapists are at high risk for burnout and vicarious trauma. This training provides a sense of normality in the struggles we experience, as well as strategies for self care and resiliency.