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CONTINUING EDUCATION CATALOG CLASS LISTINGSAlcohol and Other Drug IssuesContact: Kristi Obmascher, kobmascher@dcs.wisc.edu,
See additional subject information www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/aoda
Human brain: the adolescent brainIn this workshop for professionals, parents, and others who work with youth, a noted researcher provides the latest research-based information on adolescent brain development and discusses other factors that influence adolescent behavior. Instructor: Kimberly Chance Price Human brain: impact of alcohol and other drugs on the human brainLearn the latest information on the human brain, with a focus on the impact of drugs of abuse on short- and long-term brain structure and functioning. Instructor: Kimberly Chance Price Human brain: overview of brain function and structureThis half-day class provides an overview of brain structure and function. We discuss central nervous system organization, frontal lobe functioning, and neuron functioning. Instructor: Kimberly Chance Price Human brain: prenatal alcohol use and brain developmentIn this workshop a noted researcher provides an overview of fetal brain development, shares the latest research on the impact of maternal alcohol consumption on brain structure and functioning, and discusses mediating factors that protect brain growth and development. Instructor: Kimberly Chance Price Intoxicated-driver assessment training programThis self-study course with a two-day in-person training is for people interested in becoming intoxicated-driver assessment specialists. Register: 608-263-7023 NEW Motivational Interviewing for individuals with FASDMotivational Interviewing (MI) is a directive, client-centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change. This workshop provides an overview of appropriate adaptations and effective strategies for using MI to address substance abuse issues with clients who have fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) or other cognitive limitations. Instructor: Daniel Dubovsky Substance abuse and co-occurring mental illnessMany clients who abuse substances have coexisting mental disorders. Many clients with mental illness also abuse psychoactive substances. This one-day workshop focuses on making accurate diagnoses and implementing appropriate treatment strategies when facing the challenge of these coexisting conditions. Register: 608-262-8971 SUBSTANCE ABUSE CERTIFICATEThe Substance Abuse Certificate Program provides information and skills to help social workers, mental health providers, clergy, and other human-service professionals make real differences in the lives of the substance abusers encountered in day-to-day work situations. The program does not certify you to counsel alcohol and other drug abuse clients; instead it supplements your professional clinical training, providing pertinent information to help you respond more effectively to people with these problems. Courses 1-4 last one day each, Course 5 runs for two days. You must attend Courses 1-4 to be eligible for Course 5. The Certificate program is taught by Flo Hilliard. See www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/aoda/sacp.htm to learn more. Substance Abuse course 1: Fundamentals of substance abuseUnderstand key concepts and the historical, cultural, psychological, and biological perspectives that guide our approaches to substance abuse. Learn why some substance users become abusers and others do not. Instructor: Flo Hilliard Substance Abuse course 2: Psychoactive substancesThis course provides practical, easy-to-understand information on psychoactive substances. Learn about alcohol, marijuana, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants, Ecstasy, and nicotine. Understand how drugs affect the central nervous system and why some are more addicting than others. Instructor: Flo Hilliard Substance Abuse course 3: Assessing and treating substance use disordersLearn the major signs and symptoms of substance abuse and become familiar with several assessment tools. Understand what the research says are the most effective treatment strategies. Recognize differences in assessment and treatment issues for men, women, adolescents and elderly abusers. Instructor: Flo Hilliard Substance Abuse course 4: Substance abuse and familiesPeople involved with substance abusers know fear, helplessness, anger, and grief. In this session you learn clinical and research-based findings on family members of substance abusers. Understand the relationships between substance abuse and violence, including ways to address post-traumatic stress disorder. Also learn ways to help partners and children when their loved ones continue to abuse. Instructor: Flo Hilliard Substance Abuse course 5: Skills for working with substance abusersIn this two-day workshop you learn how to: interview abusers on their substance use, soften their defenses, and use Motivational Enhancement techniques. Also learn group facilitation skills and other strategies for working more effectively with substance abusers. Instructor: Flo Hilliard Cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend or arrange for a substitute, you may obtain a refund minus the $20 administrative fee by contacting our registration department at least 3 business days prior to the program. If you cancel 3 business days or less before the program, or do not attend, you are responsible for the entire fee. To cancel or arrange for a substitute, please call 800-725-9692.
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