Dovetail will be delivering this full-day workshop targeting practitioners who work directly with young people aged 12 - 24 years in a one-on-one capacity. For example, youth workers, alcohol and drug workers / clinicians, child safety officers, youth justice officers, residential support workers, youth support coordinators, school-based youth health nurses, indigenous health workers, mental health professionals, guidance officers, employment and vocational staff and other similar professionals will likely benefit from the course's content.

The training provides an overview of youth alcohol and other drug (AOD) use including:

History, context and background to AOD policy in Australia
Stats, figures and current trends in youth AOD use
Understanding youth AOD use
Risk vs Protective Factors
Engagement and Assessment
The Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change)
Motivational Interviewing
Practical hints, tips and tricks for working with young people with AOD issues.

Facilitators: Dovetail team

Please note: This Workshop will not provide catering.

Young People and Drugs - Moranbah

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