UAB Substance Abuse Programs Training Workshops
http://www.uab.edu/medicine/substanceabuse/
Training Opportunities
Designed for counselors, supervisors, case managers, social workers, healthcare professionals,
probation/parole/law enforcement, Behavioral Health Agencies and others.
Anger Management for Substance Abuse Professionals- a 1 day course (6 hours) which addresses
anger management issues in the substance using population utilizing SAMHSA’s workbook. Attendees
will develop a repertoire of anger management strategies, preventative strategies, and learn the
cognitive restructuring model which is an advanced anger management technique.
Clinical Supervision- an 18 hour course (3 full days) which focuses on teaching and mentoring aspects of
clinical supervision for addiction treatment agencies. This course assists the participants in increasing
their ability and expertise in assessing the clinical skills of counselors and building learning plans which
will augment their professional growth. This course includes presentations, demonstrations and handson learning exercises. $150.00 for three days.
Co-Occurring Disorders
Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders in Adolescents: Building a Foundation for Quality
Care- a 14 hour course which provides an introduction into the nature of co-occurring mental health and
substance use disorders in adolescents and defines a framework for integrated care to meet the needs
of the clients.
Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders in Adolescents: a more brief one day training (6
hours) of the workshop above.
Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Adults- a 14 hour course which addresses
the incidence and prevalence of co-occurring disorders in adults, reviews the DSM-IV TR diagnoses,
introduces the principles of integrated care, provides recommendations for comprehensive assessments
and treatment planning, evidence based treatment and medication management in order to provide
optimal client care.
Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Adults- a more brief version of the training
listed above (6 hours)
Managing Disruptive Audiences- Gain an understanding of the potential negative impact of disruptive
or inappropriate behavior in the delivery of client care and in workplace quality and safety throughout
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the organization— in clinical and non-clinical areas. Understand the recommended guidelines/strategies
for dealing with agency crises, disruptive or inappropriate behavior by either staff or clientele.
Motivational Interviewing
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing- 1-day course (3- 6 hours) – which addresses the
foundational elements and the spirit of Motivational Interviewing. This workshop is designed for people
with minimal exposure to MI to create awareness regarding client ambivalence, to teach the MI
principles and strategies to enhance their professional skills.
Intermediate Motivational Interviewing- 1 day course (6 hours)- which teaches mental health and
substance abuse professionals the necessary skills to stay with the fidelity of the evidence based model,
to enhance clinical practice to better utilize the four broad processes identified in Motivational
Interviewing, Third Edition. Engaging, focusing, evoking and planning. Opportunities for practice and
role-playing.
Advanced Motivational Interviewing and Coaching- 1-2 day (6 hours) an advanced workshop for
practitioners who have been previously trained in Motivational Interviewing, and would like to submit
their tapes as well as learn to code to the fidelity of this model. More demonstration and practice
exercises, and less didactic material are included in this workshop. The third edition changes will be
taught and practiced which include; differentiating change talk from commitment language, and
learning how to elicit and shape the two. Prior proficiency and experience in the practice of MI are
assumed.
Motivational Interviewing for Peer Support Specialists- a 1 day course which addresses the basic
elements and the spirit of MI. Prochaska and Di Clemente’s stages of change are explained as well as
opportunities for role-play and practice utilizing MI in conversation between the Peer and the PSS.
Motivating Offenders to Change: A Guide for Probation and Parole- based on U.S. Dept. of Justice
nicic.org book – a two day course for Probation/Parole officers addressing engagement strategies, skills
and approaches when working with offenders or justice involved individuals.
Motivational Interviewing in Primary Health Care Settings; ie, HIV, Medication Compliance, Palliative
Care, Cancer Patient Care Navigators, smoking cessation, weight loss and other issues.
Ethics
Ethics and Confidentiality- a six hour course which reviews ethical standards for addiction and mental
health professionals and addresses the responsibilities of a professional working in these fields. Case
studies and vignettes are utilized to teach ethical decision making models and to give the participants
opportunities to share and discuss ethical dilemmas in the workplace.
Ethics and Confidentiality for Peer Support Specialists- a three hour workshop which specifically
addresses ethical and confidentiality guidelines in the workplace for Recovery Coaches, Advocates and
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PSS’s. Ethical dilemmas are practiced in role-plays and the Ethical Decision Making Model is utilized to
practice addressing obstacles which occur while working with peers.
Strength-based Case Planning- this three hour workshop teaches strength-based approaches to better
engage and retain clients in treatment or agency settings. Strength based practice involves a change
from a deficit based view of the client to a more positive partnership approach while working with
clients to increase better likelihood of positive outcomes.
Recovery Oriented Systems of Care- a one day training (6 hours) which addresses the paradigm shift
from treating a substance abuse problem to engaging a client in a Recovery Framework. This workshop
gives hands-on-experience in practicing the new views regarding; many pathways to recovery, a personcentered approach with family involvement, individualized recovery/service plans, culturally responsive
concepts and an improved system of integrated care. This experiential and didactic workshop offers
opportunities to practice a more engaging approach with patients and clients.
Cultural Diversity and Cultural Sensitivity- a one day training (3-6 hours) which teaches the importance
of demonstrating sensitivity to persons who may differ from ourselves, dealing with issues of language,
race, gender, ethnicity, faith, creed, nationality, socio-economic level, sexual orientation, disabilities and
incorporates multicultural information, resources, and materials to enhance one’s attitudes, knowledge
and skills. Role-playing and vignettes are used to experience various customs and cultures with coworkers, clients, patients or agencies.
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervision- (LPC) this is a three day course which meets the course
requirement of the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (ABEC). This comprehensive course
addresses the role of providing supervision to Associate Licensed Counselors in Alabama. Ethics,
confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, theoretical frameworks, developing an appropriate plan are
addressed. $350.00 for three days
Teambuilding: Having Fun While Learning to Work Together Successfully- a creative, experiential
workshop which enhances teamwork, accountability, knowledge about the definition of a successful,
vibrant team in the workplace where optimal outcomes are achieved by working jointly. This is fun and
energizing!
Customized Workshops Available
Please contact Joan Leary for specific training needs in the Behavioral Health Field.
Continuing education hours are available to counselors, case managers, social workers.
Workshops usually cost between $30 - $100 per person, per workshop.
Joan Leary, LPC, Project Manager
UAB School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Substance Abuse Programs
401 Beacon Parkway West
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
205.917.3784 x235 ~ [email protected]
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