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This workshop provides an overview and update of current approaches to working clinically with people with Co-Existing Mental Health and Substance Use Problems (CEP).
This workshop provides an overview and update of current approaches to working with people with Co-Existing Mental Health and Substance Use Problems (CEP). It is designed to upskill those working in mental health services who want to support people in their addiction recovery and also those working in AOD services who wish to better understand the impacts of co-existing mental health problems for whai ora.
Understand substances of misuse and complications associated with CEP
How to promote a harm-reduction approach with people who have problematic substance use
Pathways/development of addiction through a lens of CEP; substance categories, triggers, cross-addiction, and coping strategies
Understand the nature, extent and impact of CEP on people’s lives and how services can support recovery
Apply brief interventions by developing harm reduction skills (including support for those wanting abstinence)
1. Working with people experiencing mental health and addiction needs
3. Working with whānau
4. Working within communities
5. Challenging discrimination
MASW, B.A. (Hons), Cert. Supervision, Cert. AOD Counselling, RSW
Mel has over 20 years’ experience working in the mental health and addictions sector in Aotearoa New Zealand and the UK. Throughout his career, he has held a number of diverse roles, working alongside a broad client base within both statutory and NGO services. He possesses clinical practice, leadership, teaching, management, supervision and governance experience. Mel has a comprehensive knowledge of assessment processes, therapeutic interventions and risk-management approaches. He demonstrates a relentless commitment to the principles of social justice, along with a strong passion for developing services that are truly recovery focused. Mel has been a workshop facilitator with MHERC for several years, whilst maintaining his clinical, supervisory and project management roles.
Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Five | Catering: Refreshments provided
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