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Maryland Alcohol & Drug Abuse Administration
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FALL TRAINING 2011
MARYLAND ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE ADMINISTRATION
Office of Education and Training for Addiction Services
55 Wade Avenue, Catonsville, Maryland, 21228
Telephone: (410) 402-8585
Fax: (410) 402-8604
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ALL CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY FULL WITH THE EXCEPTION OF "DEVELOPING A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM"
Fall 2011 Courses
Introduction to Addiction 21 Hours
September 26-28, 2011
Greg Hunter, MPC, MS, LCSW-C, CISD, Therapist and Trainer in Private Practice, Baltimore, MD.
This course addresses the fundamental concepts and issues necessary to gain a basic understanding of addictions. Areas of focus include models of addiction, definition of chemical dependency, the DSM IV diagnostic criteria for Substance Use Disorders, modalities of treatment, treatment practices, and clinical issues involved in treating the addicted population such as denial and defenses, stages of recovery, relapse and relapse prevention counseling, shame and guilt, co-occurring disorders, effects on the family, intervention and 12 Step groups. The knowledge, skills and abilities required to be an effective addictions counselor and a code of ethics for the addictions professional will be introduced. Approved for Prevention Certification.
Understanding and Treating Patients with a History of Trauma 7 hours
September 29, 2011
Darren McGregor, M.S., M.H.S., L.C.M.F.T., Director, Jail-based Mental Health and Trauma Programs, Mental Hygiene Administration, Baltimore, MD.
Trauma-informed programs and services represent the “new generation “of mental health and substance abuse treatment programs who serve people with a history of violence and trauma (SAMHSA, 2007). Students will be provided with tools to treat trauma survivors through the Trauma, Addictions, Mental Health and Recovery (TAMAR) manual, and information on how to modify their services to foster patient participation in treatment and allow services to be delivered in a way that will avoid re-triggering trauma. Applies toward Co-occurring Disorders Specialty Certificate and the specialized training requirement for the State of Maryland’s position classification of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, Advanced.
Improving Organizational Performance 21 Hours
October 12, 19, 26, 2011
David Ennis, MS, Western Region Service Manager, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, Baltimore, MD.
The adage states “you can’t manage what you don’t measure”. This class will examine the various models for improving the performance of your organization. It will look at how and what to measure; how to make collected data into information about your organization; how to identify areas for improvement; how to share the information and the improvements in the organization with your customers as well as your staff. This class will help you become a better manager…and better able to meet the COMAR requirement for a program of continuous quality improvement (CQI) – it’s the law! Applies toward supervision/management training requirement for the State of Maryland’s position classification of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, Supervisor.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (FULL) 28 Hours
October 24, 31, November 7, & December 12, 2011
Jeff Gary, Clinical Director, First Step, Baltimore, MD.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is widely used to treat a variety of conditions and problems associated with addiction and mental illness, where changing behavior or emotions is the primary goal. Predicated on the theory that our beliefs of "self" significantly impact the thoughts and emotions we experience in response to life events, cognitive behavioral therapy seeks to change behavior through identifying irrational and illogical thoughts that result in irrational behavior. Gain a thorough knowledge of cognitive behavioral theory and techniques in this course. You will learn how to apply cognitive behavioral therapy to the process of counseling addicted patients.
This course is now a pre-requisite for the OETAS Co-occurring Disorders Specialty Certificate.
Understanding and Using Research to Inform Clinical Practice (FULL) 14 hours
October 25, November 1, 2011
Betsy McCaul, Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
The goal of this course is to help clinicians identify and incorporate the best available science into their practice. This course will provide participants with an overview of the types and designs of clinical research studies. It will help clinicians interpret and judge the quality of research. This course will be very practical in content and will include time in the computer lab locating and using internet resources. Types of research, basic research design, interpretation of study results, types of publications, and learning the keys to judging the quality of research will be explored. Applies toward Co-occurring Disorders Specialty Certificate and the training requirement for the State of Maryland’s position classification of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, Advanced.
Strategies for Engaging Families in Treatment (FULL) 7 Hours
November 4, 2011
Anna Agnew, Adjunct Faculty at Harford Community College, Private Practice and Training Consultant, Bel Air, MD.
This course focuses on the integration of family members into the treatment of patients with substance use disorders. Families have their own needs and readiness to change that may or may not match that of their family member who is in treatment. Recognizing this, family–involved interventions are based on the accurate assessment of a family’s readiness to change and application of appropriate motivational strategies to that stage. This course will provide participants with assessment tools and motivational interventions that match a family’s readiness to engage in the treatment process. Participants need to have basic counseling skills, understanding of the stages of change, knowledge of motivational interviewing and a desire to integrate significant others into their patient’s treatment.
The Adolescent with Co-occurring Disorders (FULL) 21 Hours
November 14-16, 2011
Peter Cohen, M.D., Medical Director of ADAA, Baltimore, MD.
This course is designed for the clinician who is working with adolescents with coexisting substance use and mental disorders. A rigorous biopsychosocial approach can help the teen and family feel more accepted, and ready to progress to better health. Case examples provided by the instructor and course participants will be the point of departure for moving step-by-step through screening, assessing, intervening, and treating the adolescent in your program. Participants will also become oriented to assessment measures, to a specific method for determining an appropriate level of care, and to evidence-based practices. Participation is expected of all participants, but in a non-judgmental, supportive and relaxed atmosphere. This is an intermediate level course, designed for all behavioral health practitioners. Applies toward Co-occurring Disorders Specialty Certificate and the specialized training requirement for the State of Maryland’s classification of Alcohol and Drug counselor, Advanced.
Developing A Volunteer Program 7 Hours
December 6, 2011
Kate Scherr, Project Director, KS Solutions, LLC, Consultant for Community Organizations, Baltimore, MD.
Volunteers can be a valuable asset and a great resource to an organization. They can contribute greatly to its success and effectiveness. This class provides an overview of the recruiting, selecting, training, and supervision of volunteers. It looks at the fundamentals of what needs to be done to begin a volunteer program at your organization. Focus will be on the “how tos” of establishing and maintaining a strong volunteer base working in collaboration with addiction professionals in accomplishing your vision and your goals. This will be an interactive training with real life examples and practical tips being shared.
Ethics for Professional Growth (FULL) 14 Hours
January 17 and 18, 2012
Tom Dolan, Grad Cert., CAC-AD, NCACII, Chemical Dependency Instructor, Community Colleges of Baltimore County, Affiliated with Psychology Consultants Associated, Baltimore, MD.
This course focuses on issues related to laws, rules, and professional codes of ethics that govern the conduct of practitioners in the addiction field. Treatment and prevention professionals will focus on the specific characteristics of being an ethical practitioner in each area. Key areas of exploration will include ethical issues in the helping professions, boundary issues, confidentiality, client and counselor rights, and professional relationships. Exploration of actual and potential ethical issues inherent in the addiction field will be conducted using an ethical decision making model. An experiential approach utilizing case studies will be employed.
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