Co-Occurring Disorders Training Academy:
Promoting Evidence-Based Integrated Care
COURSE FORMAT
The course is an intensive week-long workshop on both integrated clinical approaches in working with adults with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders and foundations of case management. Evidenced-based practices including Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment and Motivational Interviewing principles will be emphasized within unifying themes of recovery and culturally competent/appropriate service.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Case managers in the Washington state public chemical dependency and mental health systems desiring an introduction to serving adults with co-occurring mental and substance disorders.
COURSE TOPICS
- System context of case management for adults with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Resource acquisition
- Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (Stages of Change/Stages of Treatment)
- Person-Centered Treatment Planning
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychopharmacology
- Group Treatment
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Tuition, training materials, room (double occupancy) are provided by the Institute. Each participant is responsible for transportation, meals and an additional room charge if single occupancy is requested.
WHERE IS THE COURSE OFFERED?
The course is conducted at the Western Branch of The Washington Institute for Mental Health Research and Training at Tacoma, Washington.
WHEN IS IT OFFERED?
Classes are scheduled as needed.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Registration form available on line
IMPORTANT: Fill out form online, then print and FAX to (253) 756-3987 (Attn: Diane Pearson Harrison)Application materials are available from:
Diane Pearson Harrison
The Washington Institute
9601 Steilacoom Blvd. SW
Tacoma, WA 98498-7213
Phone 253-756-2741
Fax 253-756-3987
pearsond@u.washington.edu
PLEASE DIRECT CONTENT QUESTIONS TO:
Shannon Blajeski, MSW
The Washington Institute for Mental Health Research & Training
(206) 685-0331
blajes@u.washington.edu