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Training Events 2012

Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals/40 Hour CDCA Training

This series is designed to meet the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professional Board requirement for training.  Attend the entire series or pick and choose what you need.  It will cover a variety of topics that impact the field of addiction from: history of substance abuse treatment up to and including counseling/engagement strategies for people struggling with addictions.

Facilitators include: Sheri McCullah Casbeer, PCC-S, LICDC, Bill Koshover, LICDC, Nan Franks, LPC, LICDC, Mike Henson, LICDC, Joe Weiler, LISW, 

 

February 2nd 

8:30AM – 5:00PM      Professionalism/6.0 Hours 

Total: 7.0 Hours         & Assessment/Evaluation/ 1. Hour

 

February 3rd

9:00AM- 4:30PM        Assessment/2.0 Hours

Total: 6.0 Hours         Service Coordination/4.0 Hours

 

February 9th                 Addiction Knowledge/5.0 Hours

8:30AM – 5:00PM       Treatment Knowledge/2.0 Hours 

Total: 7.0 Hours

 

February 10th              Treatment Knowledge/7.0 Hours

8:30AM – 5:00PM      

Total: 7.0 Hours

 

February 16th               Addiction Counseling I/7.0 Hours

8:30AM – 5:00PM

Total: 7.0 Hours

 

February 17th               Addiction Counseling II/6.0 Hours

9:00AM – 4:30PM

Total: 6.0 Hours

 

RCH/CEU’s: 40.0 

Fee: $400

The Alcoholism Council has kept training fees at $10 per rch/ceu for over 10 years.  We believe that the cost for professional education cannot be an obstacle for anyone that needs and wants excellent training.  In some cases we can provide payment plans if necessary.  Please speak with Janice Rhoden at 513.281.7880, ext. 131 or jrhoden@alcoholismcouncil.org regarding payment options. The Alcoholism Council accepts VISA/MASTERCARD.

 

The Fundamentals of Supervision

This training focuses on the challenges that you face day to day as a supervisor and leader.  Supervisors wear many hats; this training will promote understanding of clinical vs. administrative supervision.  We will discuss our values, knowledge, and skills as they relate to supervision.

March 2, 2012    12:30PM- 3:45PM   Fee: $30

Facilitators: Sheri McCullah Casbeer, LICDC, PCC-S & Joseph Weiler, LISW

 

Strategies for Addressing Cognitive Impairments in the Treatment Setting 

This training will discuss characteristics of people with cognitive disorders and how they many present in treatment.  Specific intervention strategies will be discussed to assist people with developmental delays to be successful in treatment and recovery.

April 11, 2012   1:00PM-4:15PM     Fee: $30

Facilitators: Sheri McCullah Casbeer, LICDC, PCC-S

 

Treatment Strategies for LGBTQ Population

Members of sexual minorities have special needs that must be addressed in order to provide effective treatment for their addictions as well as co-occurring psychological and behavioral problems.  Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons may experience a delay in diagnosis of addiction and consequently experience untreated mental health issues may complicate primary addiction treatment and undermine ongoing recovery in these populations.  This training will review accessibility issues for the LGBT populations, their clinical presentation, and special issues affecting addiction, its treatment, and recovery.

May 16, 2012  Wednesday   9:00AM – 4:30PM   Fee: $60

Facilitators: Sheri McCullah Casbeer, LICDC, PCC-S

 

Mindfulness as a Basis for Substance Abuse Treatment

An experiential workshop that will focus on mindfulness techniques as a treatment strategy. Specific examples of how integrate mindfulness practices into relapse prevention, stress management and other common substance abuse treatment issues.

June 11, 2012, Monday   9:00AM- 12:15PM    Fee: $30

Facilitators: Sheri McCullah Casbeer, LICDC, PCC-S

Brenda Smith, CDCA  

 

The Fundamentals of Prevention Services

 This workshop offers you the opportunity to learn the basics of substance abuse prevention. This training is intended to provide a history of prevention services, basic language and best practices/principles of the field. Specific topics will include Prevention and Public Health Model, Risk and Protective Factors, Asset Development, Prevention Strategies and Individual and Environmental Change.

July 2012  date to be announced  3.0 hours  Fee: $30

Facilitator: Cameron Foster, CDCA

 

Ethics in Substance Abuse Treatment 

This training is designed to prepare/remind people for handling confidential and sensitive information.  We will explore protocols used to protect client information and the importance of handling such information respectfully. Through case examples and role-play, we will discuss disclosing information without authorization, as well as other issues related to client information.

August 2012  Monday 13th 9:AM-12:15PM or Thursday 16th 3:00PM-6:15PM

3.0 hours  Fee: $30

Facilitators: Sheri McCullah Casbeer, PCC-S, LICDC & Jeff Stokoe, COO

 

Engaging Clients in Treatment Planning

An experiential training that will develop your skills with engaging clients in the process of treatment planning.  As well, as develop your ability to write effective treatment plans.  We will also explore standards that govern treatment plans and other documentation that support a client’s progress.

October 15, 2012  Monday  1:00PM-4:15PM  3 hours  Fee: $30

Facilitator: Sheri McCullah Casbeer, PCC-S, LICDC

 

Supervision & Evaluation

This workshop will address the role of the supervisor and the elements of a supervision plan to effectively assist supervisees with their own growth and professional development.  With practical tips and techniques to handle conflict, evaluate performance and effectively communicate with others you supervise.

November 2, 2012  Friday   12:30PM-3:45PM   3 hours  Fee: $30

Facilitators: Sheri McCullah Casbeer, LICDC, PCC-S & Joseph Weiler, LISW

 

 

The Alcoholism Council of the Cincinnati Area, NCADD is approved as a provider from the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professional Board for prevention professionals and chemical dependency counselors. (04-1113-4PVN) and the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Family Therapist Board (RSX079010) (RCX129007).         

 

 

 

You can register for any class online or by phone at 513.281.7880, ext. 131 with Janice Rhoden. 

 

 

Future Trainings:

·         Not a Single Drop: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

·         Poverty & Addiction

·         Biology of Addiction (September 2012)

·         40 Hour Diagnostic Training  (October 2012)

·         Documentation  (December 2012)

·         Family Intervention

 

 

Keep checking back we are always adding new opportunities! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2828 VERNON PLACE • CINCINNATI, OHIO 45219 • 513-281-7880