September 17th, 2010
Pharmacology and Neurobiology of Addiction – 6 CEU Hours $69  Always popular

Training Location: Cave Spring Community Center 10 A Georgia Ave Cave Spring, Ga. 9:00 to 4:30

It is fair to say that with the new information in neuroscience and brain chemistry, treatment professionals cannot provide successful outcomes without utilizing this new information. Alcohol and drugs change the brain chemistry in fundamental ways. This training provides participants an opportunity to look at the process of changing brain chemistry to enable them adapt appropriate treatment protocols that match changing brain chemistry. It will also show the process of triggers and cravings and how those affect the process of recovery and relapse. Review various drugs and how they impact behavior and treatments processes for drugs of abuse. Review signs, symptoms and impact of drugs.
The presentation will show PET scans and videos that show how the brain is affected and also show times frames on the brain healing process. Treating drug-involved offenders/clients provides a unique opportunity to decrease substance abuse and reduce associated criminal behavior. Emerging neuroscience has the potential to transform traditional sanction-oriented public safety approaches by providing new therapeutic strategies against addiction that could be used in the criminal justice system. A recent article from Dr. Nora Volkow indicates that “ neuroscientific findings and evidence-based principles of addiction treatment show that, if implemented in the criminal justice system, could help improve public health and reduce criminal behavior.” Excellent for mental health staff. PERFECT FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

October 29th, 2010
Comprehensive Co-Occurring Treatment of Adolescents – 6 CEU Hours $69

Training Location: GRN Community Service Board 175 Gwinnett Dr, Lawrenceville, Ga 9:00 to 4:30

Treating the adolescent with addictive disorders and mental health disorders is a very challenging task. Adolescent are often not honest in their drug use and symptoms of addiction and abuse mimic mental health disorders. This training will provide comprehensive information on how to provide integrated treatment for the adolescent. We will also discuss how to engage the family and work with the often dysfunctional family. We will discuss the latest recommendations for treatment and also how the adolescent brain can help us in providing treatment that will provide the best possible outcomes. This training is a comprehensive training to help all professional understand the complexities of providing treatment in an integrated, evidence-based, multi-modality approach.

November 15th, 2010
E-Therapy, New Treatment Trends and Managing the Resistant Client – 6 CEU Hours $69

Training Location: GRN Community Service Board 175 Gwinnett Dr, Lawrenceville, Ga 9:00 to 4:30

One of the newest tools for the clinician is the use of E-Therapy. Utilization of text messaging, email, phone calls and electronic transmissions to assist the client with keeping appointments, providing information, follow-ups, safety and relapse prevention plans and task assignments. Recently SAMSHA published information on the usefulness of E-Therapy and CARF is also now accepting this in part of the accreditation process. More and more technology is a leading trend in the delivery of treatment. Find out what this new trend is and how you can be ready for the latest in evidence based treatment practices. This training will also look at new pharmacological treatments and other new ways to engage the client in treatment. We will also discuss how to use these new treatment options and technology will work with resistant clients both adult and adolescents.

December 10th, 2010
Trauma Informed Approaches In Substance Use Disorders: Providing a Path To Resiliency

 6 CEU Hours $69

Training Location: GRN Community Service Board 175 Gwinnett Dr, Lawrenceville, Ga 9:00 to 4:30

In working with substance use disorders, the prevalence of trauma is significant. Understanding and implementing trauma informed approaches will help providers in working with not only the substance use disorder but also how to address symptoms of trauma. This training will provide information on understanding the concepts of how trauma informed approaches are different from traditional models. We will discuss not only the differences but how to screen, assess and provide interventions to promote resiliency for the client. We will also go over recommended models of care such as Seeking Safety. This training is geared to address these issues for adults, adolescents and those clients particularly involved in the criminal/juvenile justice system. Great training for all addiction and mental health staff.

January 14th, 2011
Case Management and Substance Abuse Treatment – 6 CEU Hours $69

Training Location: GRN Community Service Board 175 Gwinnett Dr, Lawrenceville, Ga 9:00 to 4:30

With reimbursement changes in private/public and grant funding changing, many mental health and addiction professionals are now asked to not only provide clinical services but also supplement treatment with vital case management activities. A recent survey showed that although many professionals and traditional case managers were assigned case management activities, many had never been trained in the required and necessary components of Case Management. This training was designed at the request of CSAT for several states receiving federal funding and providing case management functions. Audits of those programs revealed that those performing the task were not performing them appropriately .This training will provide information on the functions and attitudes of successful case management in a substance abuse treatment setting. Vital training for those program performing/ billing or receiving federal grant funding for case management or community service functions.

February 11th, 2011
Evidenced-Based Practices in Treating the Addiction and Criminal Justice Populations
6 CEU Hours $69

Training Location: GRN Community Service Board 175 Gwinnett Dr, Lawrenceville, Ga 9:00 to 4:30

This new training will address common issues in working with addiction and criminal justice populations. Most correctional and addiction professionals admit that dealing effectively with anti-social logic is the single most important part of public safety and offender change. While they admit it is important staff also report they lack the necessary understanding and skill to deal with criminal thinking. This training will identify dynamic risk factors that lead to criminal conduct, define cognitive risk, define criminal thinking and thinking errors while addressing cognitive impairments. Will look at integration of offender addiction treatment in multi-modality approach. Great training for drug courts, probation/parole and all correctional and behavioral health professionals working with offender population.

1-day trainings $69 for 6 CEU Hours
2-day trainings $129 for 12 CEU Hours