Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBTs) are goal-focussed, flexible and time-limited therapy approaches which seek to guide people to become more aware of their thinking, feeling and behaviour patterns, and enhance skills to help support their goals for change. This 2-day intensive, skills-based workshop is targeted towards AOD and mental health workers who wish to build or hone […]

This presentation will draw on the experiences of people receiving and providing Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) during COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic required Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) services to adapt quickly to ensure continuity of care. The CHOICE Study uses data collected from 70 in-depth interviews (40 people receiving OAT; 30 providers) to explore how OAT […]

This free two-part online workshop aims to help participants when yarning about hepatitis C with their colleagues. The sessions aim to provide practical skills and knowledge in hepatitis C diagnosis and care to support clients and communities. The sessions will be run via Zoom and will include a mix of presentations, case studies, and discussions. […]

The International Mental Health Conference is aimed to promote best practice to professionals, workers and volunteers. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to grow meaningful connections and gain insight into the implementation of meaningful solutions to mental health care. The conference will feature a collaboration with international mental health leaders, practical tools to improve […]

Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change, and is a highly recommended, evidence-based approach to helping people address their substance use behaviours.     It is recommended for all practitioners based in AOD and mental health settings who provide direct support to people experiencing substance […]

This full day workshop targets practitioners working in specialist alcohol and drug and mental health settings who want to develop an in-depth neurobiological understanding of how psychoactive substances affect the brain and body. By the end of this workshop learners will be able to: Classify different drugs based on their effects Understand the anatomy of […]

We all have strong emotions from time to time, and being able to recognise and self regulate emotions is a skill that is learned. This workshop you will gain skills to assist your clients to better manage their emotions. Learning outcomes Understand how lifestyle factors can impact on a person’s ability to regulate emotions Understand […]

Nutrition status affects our mental and physical health, and understanding the relationship between stress, nutrition and neuroscience is an important consideration in the treatment of addiction. This presentation will explore this relationship and provide tips for workers on how to use knowledge of nutrition and neuroscience to facilitate better treatment outcomes. Lisa Cutforth qualified with […]