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Archive for the ‘Education’ Category

Family Intervention Training

Aug 27th, 2008 • Category: Education

Learn to have more effective and
successful interventions with
“FAMILY INTERVENTION TRAINING”
Facilitated by Bette Ann Weinstein, PhD
October 3-4, 2008
Carlton Watkins Center  in Charlotte, NC
Click below for brochure and information:
interventionflyer_000.pdf



Motivational Interviewing: Improving MH/SA Outcomes

Aug 6th, 2008 • Category: Education

August 28, 2008  9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
August 29, 2008   9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Royal Conference Center
Raleigh, NC
 
Motivational Interviewing is a directive, person-centered counseling style for enhancing motivation to change.  Motivational Interviewing is a proven way to approach a client/counselor interaction to evoke natural change.  It is one of the most effective evidence-based practices […]



Fair Housing Training

Jul 27th, 2008 • Category: Education

Click here for flyer: fair_housing_trainings__4_invite1.pdf
Training Opportunity
Rights and Responsibilities of Tenants with Disabilities
This training will focus on the rights and responsibilities of tenants with disabilities under Fair Housing laws, including Reasonable Accommodations, and NC Landlord-Tenant Law.
This training is free and open to the public, targeted to self advocates and service providers. 
No certificates will be offered at […]



Developing Culturally Competent Treatment with Racially and Ethnically Diverse Clients

Jun 30th, 2008 • Category: Education

Fayetteville, NC ~ August 14, 2008
This workshop will define and discuss culturally competent treatment, help clinicians assess their readiness in providing culturally competent treatment, and understand how culture impacts help seeking behaviors and provision of appropriate mental health treatment. Participants are encouraged to bring cases for small group discussion.
Click below for more information:
http://www.aheconnect.com/registration/srahec/eventdetail.asp?EventID=22514



Dialectical Behavior Therapy for SA Disorders

Jun 30th, 2008 • Category: Education

Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Use Disorders
Buncombe County, NC ~ August 11, 2008
The purpose of this training is to be introduced to Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Abuse Disorders (DBT-SUD), and to learn some of the ways in which DBT-SUD has modified from standard DBT to be delivered to adults with the co-occurring presentation of […]



Strengthening Families Program Facilitator Training

Jun 30th, 2008 • Category: Education

The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is a highly successful, science-based family skills training program for children ages 6-11 and their families. This program is currently being used in several of the perinatal and maternal substance abuse treatment programs throughout the state.
Click below for info and registration:
sfp-registration-form.doc



Alcohol and Drug Studies Summer School

Jun 30th, 2008 • Category: Education

North Carolina Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Studies Summer School
Wilmington, NC ~ July 28 – August 1, 2008
This year’s School is designed to serve the needs of various persons working in the field of chemical dependency as well as school educators and health care professionals. Scholarships available. Training being offered on PTSD and […]



HIV Training July 19th

Jun 24th, 2008 • Category: Education

Click for information on upcoming HIV training for July 19th:
HIV Training Brochure



Are you are a Community Support Provider in search of training credits?

Jun 22nd, 2008 • Category: Education, Flash Alert

TIP: Continuing to Meet the Demand
New August Dates

This training series has been upgraded to reflect new expectations for Community Support
Click below for more information
TIP Brochure for August Dates and Registration
 



Substance Abuse, PTSD & Returning OEF/OIF NC Veterans - Charlotte, NC

Jun 16th, 2008 • Category: Education, Flash Alert

North Carolina citizens serving in the National Guard and Reserves are returning home from combat tours in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF). The State’s Governor, DHHS Secretary, and Division Director are committed to insuring that our LME’s and relevant provider partners are prepared to address this need with the best we have […]