Short Courses:
We offer a number of skills-orientated short courses.
Attendees of short courses are given a certificate of attendance by Leeds
Addiction Unit. If you are seeking more in-depth training you might wish
to consider one of the modules described in our prospectus available on
the Training Department homepage.
VENUE:
All courses take place in The Coach House, Leeds Addiction Unit, 19 Springfield
Mount, LEEDS, LS2 9NG. Tel: 0113 295 1330 Fax: 0113 295 1320.
DATES:
An information booklet with course dates and an application form is available from the Training Department homepage. Alternatively, please contact Christine Weatherill at the address above.
Motivational Interviewing (4 day course)
AIMS: To develop an in-depth understanding of motivational
change in relation to substance use. To develop ability to begin practising
motivational interviewing skills, techniques and strategies in relation
to behaviour change.
CONTENT: Motivational Interviewing has proven effectiveness
in the substance misuse field and is widely applicable to a number of
behavioural change settings. This course comprises of 4 days training
in the theory and practice of Motivational Interviewing.
FOR: People who require basic motivational interviewing
training. The course will focus upon the acquisition of knowledge and
skills for the treatment of problem alcohol and drug use. It will be relevant
to similar behavioural problems.
Attendees of short courses are given a certificate of attendance by Leeds Addiction Unit. If you are seeking more in-depth training you might wish to consider our University of Leeds accredited module in Motivational Interviewing described in our prospectus available on the Training Department homepage.
Cognitive Behavioural Coping Skills ( 6 day course)
AIMS: To develop an in-depth understanding of thinking
and behavioural change in relation to substance use. To develop the ability
to practise the skills, strategies and techniques used to change unhelpful
thinking and behaviours of substance users.
CONTENT: This course addresses the conditions for behaviour
change and the acquisition of skills to facilitate change and its maintenance,
relapse circumstances and the prevention of relapse.
FOR: People who require specialist training in the alcohol
and drugs field. The course will focus upon the acquisition of knowledge
and skills for the treatment of problem alcohol and drug use. Current
experience of working with drug and alcohol problems is an advantage.
Attendees of short courses are given a certificate of attendance by Leeds Addiction Unit. If you are seeking more in-depth training you might wish to consider our University of Leeds accredited module in Cognitive Behavioural Coping Skills described in our prospectus available on the Training Department homepage.
Psychopharmacology and Physiology of Addiction (6 day course)
AIMS: To provide students with an understanding of physiological
processes underpinning drug and alcohol use, dependence and its treatment.
CONTENT: The pharmacology of alcohol and drugs misuse,
pharmacological treatments for withdrawal, abstinence and substitution.
Monitoring, audit and evaluation.
FOR: People with experience working in the addiction
field, who have knowledge and experience of harm reduction and who want
to work in partnership with those providing medical care of problems drinkers
and drug users.
Attendees of short courses are given a certificate of attendance by Leeds Addiction Unit. If you are seeking more in-depth training you might wish to consider our University of Leeds accredited module in Psychopharmacology and Physiology of Addiction described in our prospectus available on the Training Department homepage.
For further information contact Christine Weatherill, Leeds Addiction
Unit, 19 Springfield Mount, LEEDS, LS2 9NG
tel: 0113 295 1330
fax: 0113 295 1320
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