See below for our different Substance Abuse Class options:
4-Hour Class
8-Hour Class
4-Hour Substance Abuse/Domestic Violence Advanced Training Specific to Program Enhancement
This workshop will cover:
- System Accountability and compliance with State and Local licensure requirements.
- Ethical standards for substance abuse providers and DV centers (Dual Governing bodies and monitoring standards)
- Implementing effective treatment measures that work for batterers who abuse substances.
- Obstacles Victims face - accessing shelter w/ substance abuse issues (alternative solutions)
- Assessment Tools and Interview skills
- Utilization of Drug and Etoh screening / Toxicology labs
- Effective treatment approaches and proper documentation.
- Monitoring, compliance QA/QI, measuring instruments
- Avoid Collusion!!! Establishing effective rules and defining program relationship.
- Court relationship -What to say and what not to say in legal correspondences. The danger of Successful vs. Met TX requirements. How do you measure TX compliance, abstinence and violent free environments and follow up.
- System Collaboration and overlay services
- Aftercare program - what works and does not work
Contact us for dates and locations. Do you desire to host one of our workshops? Give us a call! 561-642-3103
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8-Hour Substance Abuse Training Specific to Domestic Violence Clients
Who should ATTEND this Workshop?
- Individuals interested in working with Clients who Batter or Agencies desiring to become a State Certified Provider
- Assessor or facilitator for any certified BIP program
- Domestic Violence program staff needing updated continual educational hours (are you prepared for your site visit?)
- Individuals working with victims of family violence
- Agencies providing therapy, intervention, or case management services to families impacted by family violence
- Substance abuse providers with a desire to learn more about special needs and assessment concerns
What to expect from this training: Course Curriculum
- The Disease model of addictions (medical model)
- Myths that interfere with treatment and assessment concerns
- Introduction to co-dependency issues: why the co-dependency model will not work for victims or batterers. What treatment methods do work!
- Co-occurring illnesses: effects of substance abuse on the victim and children
- Lethality concerns, additional assessment, and case management needs
- Collaboration with community resources and accountability– System Accountability and compliance with State and Local licensure requirements
- Implementing effective treatment measures that work for batterers who abuse substances
- Obstacles victims face in accessing shelter with substance abuse issues (alternative solutions)
- Assessment tools and interview skills
- Utilization of Drug and Etoh screening/ Toxicology labs
- Monitoring, compliance QA/QI, measuring instruments
- Avoid Collusion!!!!! Establishing effective rules and defining program relationship
- Court relationship– What to say and what not to say in legal correspondences. The danger of Successful vs.TX requirements. How to measure TX compliance. Abstinence, violent free environments, and follow up.
- System Collaboration and overlay services
- Aftercare program: what works and what does not work
Dates and Locations
Nov. 8, 2009 in West Palm Beach
March 6, 2010 in West Palm Beach
April 17, 2010 in Bradenton
July 18, 2010 in West Palm Beach
July 31, 2010 in Bradenton
December 11, 2010 in Bradenton
January 15, 2011 in West Palm Beach
Schedule: 8:00-8:30am-Check In & Networking; 8:30am sharp-4:30pm-Workshop
Training cost: $125.00
Payment in full must be made at least 5 days before class. Checks are accepted. Credit cards accepted through Paypal. Tuition includes continental breakfast and refreshments. Ceu’s available for licensed professionals.
Click here for the online signup form.
Click here for the flyer and printable registration form.
Questions? Call Dr Silvernail at 561-642-3103
Approved by the Florida Department of Children & Families,Office of Domestic Violence Programs for BIP Facilitator/Assessor Training
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