INSIGHT: Centre for AOD Training and Education TRAINING CALENDAR

INSIGHT: Centre for AOD Training and Education TRAINING CALENDAR SEMESTER 2-2013

WELCOME TO THE INSIGHT TRAINING CALENDAR FOR SEMESTER TWO 2013. The Seminar and Training Program has two semesters; February to July and August to December. The Seminar Program and Training Events Program are published twice a year in January and in June. This Calendar shows the INSIGHT workshops that will occur throughout second semester 2013 (August to December). INSIGHT staff are committed to providing best practice evidence based education and training for workers in the alcohol and other drug field. We look forward to seeing you during the year. Contact details and enquiries For information on any of the services offered by INSIGHT, or to place your name on the mailing list please contact INSIGHT: Phone: (07) 3837 5655 Fax: (07) 3837 5716 Email: InSight@health.qld.gov.au Bookings and invoices Bookings for workshops are essential. Please complete and return the Event Application Form to InSight@health.qld.gov.au or Fax: 3837 5716 to secure your place. Queensland Health staff must have their line manager sign the application form. Where a fee applies, an invoice will be sent to you/your organisation following your workshop attendance. Most workshops are limited to 20 participants so early registration is recommended. The final date for accepting applications is two weeks before the scheduled course date for all workshops. Please note: Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Written confirmation of your place in the workshop will be sent after the workshop application closing date to the email address you have nominated for correspondence. Fees for training There is no charge for Queensland Health employees for workshops. For non- Queensland Health employees, a $50.00 per half-day fee will apply, and when a course is a full-day the charge is $100.00. This cost includes materials. CPD Points Some professional associations no longer accredit courses for CPD activities (e.g. Aust. Psychological Society and OT Australia). For further information regarding CPD requirements please see the AHPRA website: http://www.ahpra.gov.au/. 1

Venues and catering Unless otherwise specified, all training events are held in the Edwards Miller Training Room, 4th Floor Biala, 270 Roma Street, Brisbane. There is no catering provided at the workshops, so please bring your own lunch, drinks and snacks. Tea and coffee will be available. Cancellation policy In the event that you are unable to attend a workshop that you have booked for, please notify INSIGHT on (07) 3837 5655 as soon as possible, prior to the workshop date. Course cancellation Applicants will be notified by email if courses are cancelled. Parking and transport Rail and bus services are conveniently located near Biala. Parking is available at the Roma Street Transit Centre and the Barracks Secure Parking at hourly and daily rates. We regret that parking is not available at Biala for training events. Seminars in Drug and Alcohol Studies The Seminars in Drug and Alcohol Studies are held at Biala during each training semester on Wednesdays from 9.00 10.00am. There is no cost for these seminars. No bookings are necessary. Workers in rural and remote areas of Queensland can participate in these seminars via videoconference on a user-pays basis. Access our training information on the Internet Both the INSIGHT training calendar and seminar program are available on the Internet in three easy steps: 1. Access the Queensland Health Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs site at the following address: http://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tpch/adtru/adtru_home.htm 2. Click on the link to Seminar in Drug and Alcohol Studies or click on ADTRU Training Calendar 3. Download all of our information in PDF format. 2

COURSE CERTIFICATION A Certificate of Completion will be given on completion and submission of Online Induction Material Modules multiple choice assessment. A Certificate of Course Competency will be given when all competencies are met in Core Skills workshops. Certificate of Attendance will be given for full attendance at Specialised AOD workshops. Robert Assan INSIGHT WORKSHOPS TRAINING STAFF Robert is the Indigenous Education and Training Officer. He has a sixteen year background working in the Alcohol and Drug field. Over the past seven years, Robert has been dedicated to Training and Education. During this time, he has delivered the IRIS and Brief Intervention workshop at multiple sites across Australia. Rosa Bibby Rosa is the Dual Diagnosis Clinical Nurse Consultant. She is experienced in both mental health and alcohol and other drug fields and has been extensively involved in clinical service delivery. Margaret Ness Margaret is a psychologist and the Senior Clinical Education Coordinator at InSight. Her experience in the alcohol and other drug field spans across both research and clinical arenas in the capacity of a psychologist and also as a registered nurse. Dr Carla Schlesinger Carla is a clinical psychologist and the Director, Workforce and Quality Clinical Service Development. She has a particular interest in group therapies, mindfulness based interventions and in the cognitive and behavioral factors related to drug misuse. 3

INSIGHT CALENDAR SEMESTER 2-2013 AT A GLANCE: Date Training Event Duration Page 1 & 2 August Staff Orientation Programme 1½ days 5 20 August Crying on the Inside: How to help AOD 1 day 10 clients who have experienced trauma 26 & 27 August Introduction to Dual Diagnosis for 2 days 6 AOD staff 12 September Adolescent Cannabis Check Up (ACCU) ½ day 11 19 & 20 September Indigenous Risk Impact Sreen (IRIS) 2 days 12 and Brief Intervention 3 October Indigenous Social and Emotional Wellbeing ½ day 12 8 October AOD Clinical Assessment 1 day 6 10 October Understanding Emerging Psychoactive ½ day 13 Substances 15 October Brief Inteventions in Family Sensitve 1 day 13 Practice 22 October Introduction to Motivational Interviewing 1 day 7 for Drug Use 12 November Relapse Prevention and Management 1 day 7 19 November Quitting Cannabis 1-6 Sessions ½ day 14 2 to 6 December Course for Nurses: 5 days 15 Managing Detoxification and Withdrawal 4

ORIENTATION and INDUCTION EVENT #: 12135 STAFF ORIENTATION PROGRAMME THURSDAY 1 AUGUST 2013: 9.00 AM 1.00 PM and FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2013: 9.00 AM 3.00 PM The staff orientation programme provides all new staff to the Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS, Metro North Hospital and Health Service) with an orientation to the Service. New staff working in other Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Services within Queensland Health are also welcome to attend. The programme will cover ADS core knowledge and overview: structure and functions ethics and practice administrative roles clinical practice. Cost: No charge ONLINE INDUCTION MATERIAL InSight has developed a series of online modules aimed to provide health workers with knowledge based material to facilitate induction to the AOD field. All modules are in PDF format, with file sizes indicated. They are available online at: http://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/tpch/adtru/adtru_home.htm. A Certificate of Completion will be given following submission of the short multiple choice assessment, found at the end of each module. Please send your completed assessment to : Senior Clinical Education Coordinator Alcohol and Drug Service GPO Box 8161 p Brisbane Qld 4001 Note: The online Induction material provides pre-reading for the core skill training workshops offered by InSight. 5

CORE SKILLS TRAINING EVENT#: 32131 INTRODUCTION TO DUAL DIAGNOSIS FOR AOD STAFF MONDAY 26 AUGUST and TUESDAY 27 AUGUST 2013 9.00AM 4.00PM BOOKINGS CLOSE 12 AUGUST 2013 PLEASE NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STAFF WORKING IN THE AOD FIELD WHO ARE LOOKING TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN MENTAL HEALTH. This two-day course is designed to assist participants gain an understanding of Dual Diagnosis and how it applies to AOD clients. Topics include: overview of comorbidity classification of mental health disorders assessment and identifying comorbidity management and treatment working collaboratively specific population groups. Cost: $100 Queensland Health staff free Certificate of Course Competency if core skill requirements are met. EVENT#: 72131 AOD CLINICAL ASSESSMENT TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER 2013 9.00AM 4.00PM BOOKINGS CLOSE 24 SEPTEMBER 2013 This interactive workshop will introduce participants to clinical assessment for alcohol and other drug problems. It will include: raising the issue of alcohol and other drug use with clients screening instruments assessment instruments biopsychosocial elements of assessment situational alcohol and other drug risks practical skill development exercises. Cost: $100 Queensland Health staff free Certificate of Course Competency if core skill requirements are met. 6

CORE SKILLS TRAINING EVENT#: 102131 INTRODUCTION TO MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING FOR DRUG USE TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2013 9.00AM 4.00PM BOOKINGS CLOSE 8 OCTOBER 2013 This is a workshop for those wanting to develop core skills in managing clients who are ambivalent about making change to their drug use. The interactive skills based workshop will cover: an overview of the Stages of Change model motivational interviewing principles and micro-counselling skills brief motivational assessment motivational interviewing strategies practical skill development. Cost: $100 Queensland Health staff free Certificate of Course Competency if core skill requirements are met. EVENT#: 112131 RELAPSE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 9.00AM 4.00PM BOOKINGS CLOSE 29 OCTOBER 2013 Many clients experience difficulty maintaining their drug use goals. This workshop will provide practical and positive strategies to assist clients in preventing and managing relapses to drug use. Areas covered will include: precursers of relapse the Resolution Breakdown model relapse prevention and management interventions practical development exercises. Cost: $100 Queensland Health staff free Certificate of Course Competency if core skill requirements are met. 7

INSIGHT TRAINING APPLICATION FORM Metro North Hospital and Health Service Return the Event Application Form to InSight at: Email: InSight@health.qld.gov.au Fax: (07) 3837 5716 or posted to: INSIGHT, GPO Box 8161 Brisbane, Q 4001. Please do not send cheques with your Event Application Form. An invoice will be sent to you or your organisation (whichever you nominate) following your attendance at each workshop. Please tick choice: Date Training Event Event # August 1 & 2 Staff Orientation Programme 12135 August 20 Crying on the Inside: How to help AOD clients 22131 who have experienced trauma August 26 & 27 Introduction to Dual Diagnosis for AOD Staff 32131 September 12 Adolescent Cannabis Check Up (ACU) 42131 September 19 & 20 Indigenous Risk Impact Screen (IRIS) & Brief Intervention 52133 October 3 Indigenous Social and Emotional Wellbeing 62131 October 8 AOD Clinical Assessment 72131 October 10 Understanding Emerging Psychoactive Substances 82131 October 15 Brief Interventions in Family Sensitive Practise 92131 October 22 Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Drug Use 102131 November 12 Relapse Prevention and Management 112131 November 19 Quitting Cannabis 1-6 Sessions 122131 December 2 to 6 Course for Nurses: Managing Detoxification and Withdrawal 132132 8

PLEASE PRINT ALL DETAILS CLEARLY Date../../2013 Title: (please circle): Mr Mrs Ms Miss Dr Other Name.... E-mail...... (All correspondence will be via this email address) Address:.............. Post Code: Please tick if this is your organisational address or home address Daytime phone Fax.... Queensland Health employees to complete (Please print all details) Applications without line managers approval cannot be accepted Line manager s approval: Name:.. Signature:... District:.. Non-Queensland Health employees to complete (Please print all details) Name of organisation:...... ABN:.... Note: applications without an ABN cannot be accepted. Line manager s approval: Name:.... Signature:..... 9

SPECIALISED AOD TRAINING EVENT#: 22131 CRYING ON THE INSIDE: HOW TO HELP AOD CLIENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA TUESDAY 20 AUGUST 2013 9.00AM 4.00PM BOOKINGS CLOSE 6 AUGUST 2013 This one-day workshop is framed within a stepped care model where workers at Level 1 are aware of, and respond sensitively to people who have experienced trauma. Workers at Level 2 are able to screen for trauma, assess the link between trauma-related symptoms and substance use, and provide traumainformed interventions that address this link. Level 3 workers are trained to provide specialist, trauma-focused treatment. This workshop is intended to develop the skills of Level 2 AOD workers (i.e. it is not suitable for Level 3 trauma-focused specialist workers). Topics will include: The difference between trauma-informed and trauma-focused interventions How to use stepped-care to respond to clients who experience traumarelated symptoms during AOD treatment How to identify signs of trauma and conduct trauma-informed screening and basic assessment Trauma-informed practice strategies to improve AOD treatment outcomes Key strategies in developing a trauma-informed service Essential reflective practice skills when working with traumatised clients. At the completion of the workshop, participants will have an understanding of: How to respond to clients with trauma-related symptoms in an AOD setting within their current skill level and available resources Professional issues, such as boundary containment, vicarious trauma and worker well-being and how these issues can impact on AOD treatment The range of evidence-based, trauma-focused treatments that are available and how and when to refer a client for specialist treatment. Presenters: Assoc/Professor Nicole Lee and Linda Jenner Cost: $100 Queensland Health staff free 10

SPECIALISED AOD TRAINING EVENT#: 42131 ADOLESCENT CANNABIS CHECK-UP (ACCU) THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2013 9.00AM 1.00PM BOOKINGS CLOSE 29 AUGUST 2013 This interactive workshop is suitable for anyone who works with clients who use cannabis and needs a structured intervention. The intervention is comprised of an individual assessment session followed by a personalised feedback session delivered in motivational interviewing style. An optional skills based session is offered in relation to behaviour change. Participants will be taken through the intervention and familiarised with the material. This training aims to: Enable participants to implement an evidence-based motivational enhancement intervention with their own clients. This workshop is most suitable for workers who either work opportunistically or who choose to provide a brief intervention. This intervention is for cannabis users irrespective of their treatment seeking status. Prerequisites a good understanding of Motivational Enhancement theory. Participants will be asked to participate in a 3 month follow up. Cost: No charge Note: This workshop will be co-faciliated by the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC). 11

SPECIALISED AOD TRAINING EVENT#: 52133 INDIGENOUS RISK IMPACT SCREEN (IRIS) AND BRIEF INTERVENTION THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER & FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2013 9.00AM 4.00PM BOOKINGS CLOSE 5 SEPTEMBER 2013 This workshop is for clinicians who wish to promote culturally competent practice that contributes to the improvement of health care service to Indigenous Australians. The IRIS screening instrument is a culturally validated early intervention tool that helps identify risks involving alcohol and other drug use and to manage associated mental health issues. This workshop aims to provide knowledge and skills in the use and implementation of the IRIS Screening and Brief Intervention Tool. By the end of this workshop participant will: have gained an understanding of cross cultural issues be able to administer the IRIS screen be able to perform a brief intervention be able to develop a case management plan for Indigenous clients. Cost: $150 Queensland Health staff free EVENT#: 62131 INDIGENOUS SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER 2013 9.00AM 1.00PM BOOKINGS CLOSE 19 OCTOBER 2013 Hospitalisation for mental health and behavioural disorders due to psychoactive drug use is markedly higher for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than other groups. Cultural safety is considered an essential component of any mental health intervention with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This workshop will examine how to best work with Indigenous clients whose social and emotional well being is affected by their use and misuse of alcohol and other drugs. Cost: $50 Quensland Health free 12

SPECIALISED AOD TRAINING EVENT#: 82131 UNDERSTANDING EMERGING PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2013 9.30AM 12.00PM BOOKINGS CLOSE 26 SEPTEMBER 2013 This workshop will provide participants with an overview of the emergence of new substances such as synthethic cannabinoids, analogue stimulants and hallucinogens. It will cover the latest developments in this area including current knowledge of potential risks and harms as well as tips for workers in assessing and responding to the use of emerging psychoactive substances. Cost: No charge Presenter: Dovetail team EVENT #: 92131 BRIEF INTERVENTIONS IN FAMILY SENSITIVE PRACTICE WORKSHOP TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2013 9.00AM 4.00PM BOOKINGS CLOSE 1 OCTOBER 2013 This workshop will utilize the systemic metaphor to enable the practitioner to work effectively within interacting systems, whilst providing efficient, impactful therapeutic care to clients. The workshop is suited to any helping professional working from a family-sensitive perspective. Topics covered will include: A New Framework: Open Therapeutic Stance with Critical Discernment. Classic Brief Interventions: Strategic Technique and Systemic Feedback The New Classic Brief Interventions: A Performance Model Therapeutic Feedback: To family, teams and outside professionals. Whose Agenda? Responding to others requests while not adopting their agenda. Professional and Therapist: Being a therapist and being a team member simultaneously. Remaining Therapeutic in the Crossfire of Professional Opinions. Cost: $100 Queensland Health free Presenter: Dr Paul Gibney 13

SPECIALISED AOD TRAINING EVENT#: 122131 QUITTING CANNABIS 1 6 SESSIONS TUESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2013 9.00AM 1.00PM BOOKINGS CLOSE 5 NOVEMBER 2013 This workshop is specifically designed for clinicians who treat people with cannabis use problems. It covers a comprehensive, evidence-based intervention which the clinician may deliver over 1 6 sessions. Some strategies consist of behavioural self monitoring, withdrawal symptom management, mastery of urges and cravings, relapse prevention. The intervention is supported by material which will be demonstrated and provided to participants. This training aims to: Enable participants to implement an evidence-based structured CBT intervention with their own client population. The intervention is specific to treatment seekers. Most relevant for clinicians who engage in face to face counselling on a long term basis and who wish to improve or acquire new skills. Maximum of 15 participants per workshop with a prerequisite of a thorough knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and CBT. Clinicians will be asked to participate in a 3 month follow-up evaluation. Cost: No charge Note: This workshop will be co-faciliated by the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC). 14

SPECIALISED AOD TRAINING EVENT#: 132132 COURSE FOR NURSES: MANAGING DETOXIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL MONDAY 2 DECEMBER to FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER 9.00AM 5.00PM BOOKINGS CLOSE 18 NOVEMBER 2013 PLEASE NOTE COURSE PREREQUISITE: Participants must hold current nursing registration with AHPRA. This course is offered to registered nurses across Queensland. The aim of the course is to develop knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of alcohol and drug misuse. The course combines structured theoretical and clinical experiences as well as a knowledge and skills assessment. All presentations are delivered by experienced practitioners. The clinical practicum component will be supervised by experienced practitioners also. A sample of areas covered during the course includes: Queensland detoxification and alcohol withdrawal clinical practice guidelines for ambulatory and inpatient detoxification Assessment, management and treatment of major drug classifications including alcohol, tobacco, benzodiazepines, opioids, psychostimulants, volatile substances and cannabis Practicum in a Qld Health detoxification facility. Cost: $200 Queensland Health staff free NOTE: Your travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of you or your service. Your service is responsible for any staff replacements or backfilling costs while you are attending the course. Certificate of Course Competency if core skill requirements are met. 15

IN SUMMARY Training Event Date Page Event # Staff Orientation Staff Orientation Programme 1 & 2 August 5 12135 Core Skills Alcohol and Other Drug Training Introduction to Dual Diagnosis 26 & 27 August 6 32131 for AOD Staff AOD Clinical Assessment 8 October 6 72131 Introduction to Motivational Interviewing 22 October 7 102131 for Drug Use Relapse Prevention and Management 12 November 7 112131 Specialised Training Crying on the Inside: How to help AOD 20 August 10 22131 clients who have experienced trauma Adolescent Cannabis Check Up (ACCU) 12 September 11 42131 Indigenous Risk Impact Screen (IRIS) 19 & 20 September 12 52133 and Brief Intervention Indigenous Social and Emotional Wellbeing 3 October 12 62131 Understanding Emerging Psychoactive 10 October 13 82131 Substances Brief Interventions in Family Sensitive 15 October 13 92131 Practice Quitting Cannabis 1-6 Sessions 19 November 14 122131 Course for Nurses: Managing 2 to 6 December 15 132132 Detoxification and Withdrawal 16