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December 2021
The Power of Groups Using Motivational Interviewing
Instructor: Stephen Andrew, LCSW, LADC, CCS, CGP This two-day training will provide information on how to use groups as a treatment strategy and incorporate Motivational Interviewing. We will address why using Motivational Interviewing in a therapeutic support group format is extremely effective. Group work provides several important steps that help break isolation often experienced by a consumer. This training experience will provide information on the issues and care of special populations (adolescents, dual diagnosis, addiction, intimacy, low-income families, parents, etc.)…
Find out more »Substance Use and Youth: Current Trends, Warning Signs, and Engagement Techniques
Instructor: Crystal Wytenus, MA, MPA, LPC, LCADC, NCC, ACS This workshop encourages increased awareness on the current substance use trends among youth in the country as well as specifically in the State of New Jersey. The workshop will place emphasis on the importance of early detection of youth at risk and proactive actions to reduce substance use in this population. The workshop highlights the benefits of appropriate utilization of engagement techniques, including techniques from motivational interviewing and the nurtured heart…
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