Motivational Interviewing: A Primer for Supporting Change

Sponsor: North Country Health Consortium and New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Association Motivational Interviewing is a style of communication designed to strengthen one’s motivation for change. When applied in clinical settings, motivational interviewing enhances patient-centered care and facilitates the identification and expression of patient values. This session will serve as a primer to motivational interviewing for beginners, and offer experiential exercises for advanced practitioners to sharpen their existing skills. Examples of clinical content used for… Read more »

Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) Performance Domains

Sponsor: New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association This event is tentatively scheduled to be in-person. We reserve the right to switch to virtual based on CDC advisories and best practices. PRESENTATION: The goal of this workshop is to gain an understanding of the Four Performance Domains (Ethical Responsibility, Advocacy, Mentoring & Education, Recovery & Wellness Support) that define the role of a Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) and Recovery Coach. Participants will discuss the… Read more »

Virtual: Initial Training on Addiction and Recovery

Sponsor NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association PRESENTATION: This introductory workshop on addiction and recovery is designed to raise awareness and understanding of the dynamics and impact of addiction on people whom we serve.  It will cover the neurological basis of addiction; mental, behavioral, emotional, and spiritual dimensions; stages of change; recovery; motivational techniques; and resources.  Learning Objectives: describe the neurological process of addiction explain how addiction manifests on various aspects of the whole… Read more »

Virtual: Ethics and Resilience: Organizational Leadership to Advance Provider Well-Being Part 2

Sponsor: New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association PRESENTATION:   Part 2 of a two part workshop series, this session is an action-oriented workshop designed to assist participants with the steps in writing am organizational commitment statement.  This interactive workshop series will briefly review the research behind this movement and outline steps for writing a commitment statement for your organization, and well as consider benefits to becoming a national network organization. This workshop provides an… Read more »

Virtual: Advanced Clinical Workshop in Motivational Interviewing

Sponsor: New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association A 10 Hour Training with Scott Boyles July 8 & 9, 2021 8:30 am -3:00pm (daily) PRESENTATION: This 2-day Advanced Clinical Workshop in Motivational Interviewing is designed for people who have previously attended an introductory MI workshop. The goal of this workshop is to consolidate learning, build on existing skills and increase understanding of using motivational interviewing in practice.  As a result of this training participants… Read more »

Virtual: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Substance Use

Sponsor: New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association PRESENTATION: This web based training is designed to specifically address how to utilize CBT principals and techniques when addressing a Substance using client.  The course content is intended to advance your understanding of CBT and its utility in treating substance use and addictions. Specific problems and issues that arise from applying CBT in treating substance abusers will be addressed. The importance of aftercare and recovery planning will be covered as well.  As a result… Read more »

Virtual: Ethical and Practical Considerations for Recovery Support Workers in a Variety of Clinical and Non-Clinical Settings

Sponsor: New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association PRESENTATION: The emergence of Peer Recovery Support Services has brought a new dimension to the dynamics of helping people recover from substance use disorders and the personal, family and social devastation that comes along with it.  Recovery Community Organizations have provided individuals seeking a path to recovery that works for them with a safe, understanding and welcoming place to begin and / or sustain that search. … Read more »

Virtual: Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) Performance Domains

Sponsor: New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association PRESENTATION: The goal of this workshop is to introduce attendees to the performance domains of the CRSW credential: Ethical Responsibility, Advocacy, Mentoring & Education, Recovery & Wellness Support.  Information will be specific to peer support and working with individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders in a supportive way.  Participants will understand the scope of service that CRSWs are able to provide, the variety of… Read more »

Virtual: Time for Action: Trauma Responsive Engagement

Sponsor: New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association PRESENTATION: Trauma responsive practice implies a working knowledge of not only what signs and symptoms exist with trauma but also, how trauma impacts brain function, coping, and client well- being. This session will provide an overview of trauma impact and explore opportunities of engagement and support. As a result of this training participants will be able to: Review the neurobiological response and impact of trauma; Understand the impact… Read more »