Live Virtual Workshops

Addictions and Mental Health

Strategies for Complex Issues

March 11, 2025
(09:00 AM - 04:00 PM CDT )
$329.00 (regular rate)
$299.00 (*early rate)
Location: Online Virtual
*early rate expires 02/18/2025
6
Continuing Education
Credit Hours (CEC)

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Addictions and Mental Health - Live Virtual - March 11, 2025; 9am-4pm Central Time

Early rate expires 02/18/2025

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Addictions and Mental Health - Live Virtual - March 11, 2025; 9am-4pm Central Time

Early rate expires 02/18/2025

Quantity: 1 $ 299.00
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Many people who experience mental health concerns also live with an addiction. While working with multiple issues at the same time is complicated, recovery from both of these issues is possible with an integrated, person-centred, and trauma-informed approach. This workshop provides a framework for assisting people to move forward with healthy ways of coping. Participants will explore the experience of living with an addiction and mental health concerns, be provided with an understanding of contributing and protective factors, and learn how to integrate strategies in a way that respects the person and supports their health.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

  • Explain the impact of stigma, silence, and shame
  • Describe theories of change from both a mental health and addictions perspective
  • Address individual needs from a unified, person-centred perspective
  • Describe steps for working collaboratively with people on both mental health and addictions
  • Integrate treatment approaches from both the mental health and addiction fields

Method of Delivery

Presentation, video, case study exercises, personal reflection, and small group discussions.

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.

Some of the Topics Included

  • The Words We Use Matter
  • Beliefs and Assumptions That Impact Our Ability to Support
  • Exploring Stigma
  • Silence, and Shame
  • Links Between Addictions and Mental Health
  • Key Considerations for Being Helpful
  • Getting to Know the Person Outside of the Problem
  • How an Integrated Approach Works
  • Screening for Addictions and Mental Health Concerns
  • Setting Realistic and Achievable Goals
  • Collaborative Intervention Strategies
  • Assessing and Promoting Readiness for Change
  • Safety and Harm Reduction
  • Skills for Emotional Regulation

Target Audience

This is an intermediate level workshop intended for social service and health care professionals, counsellors, social workers, school personnel, and anyone working with those who struggle with both addictions and mental health.

Terms & Conditions

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Trainer: Janelle Jackiw

MA, MEd, CCC

Janelle holds a Master's Degrees in both Criminology and Educational Psychology, and she is a Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC). Her background and practice is in the area of counselling, with specific interest in the area of mental health and wellness, stress management, suicide/self-injury, and trauma. Janelle believes that people create important change in their lives when they have meaningful connections to others and have a sense of passion and purpose for their life. In addition to training with CTRI, she carries a client caseload part-time, works for the Ministry of Justice, and is a sessional lecturer at the University of Regina. Janelle is an energetic presenter who enjoys delivering training workshops that are relevant and practical. Read blogs written by Janelle here.

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