Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Inc.

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Cancellation Policy

Registrations cancelled 7 or more days prior to the workshop are refundable, minus a $50.00 administrative fee. Alternatively you may receive a credit to attend a future training. Cancellations less than 7 days prior to the workshop are non-refundable. If at anytime you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your registration to another individual at no extra cost. In this case, please notify CTRI of the name of the alternate person who will be attending.

We reserve the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances or under-enrolment. Liability is limited to a refund of workshop fees only. Please make travel arrangements with this in mind.

Limited Seating

Register Early! To better facilitate group interaction, seating is limited to 60 participants in most workshops.

Children and unregistered guests are not permitted in the meeting rooms.

You Will Receive

A spiral bound training manual and workshop certificate as well as morning and afternoon refreshments. Participants are on their own for lunch from noon to 1:00 PM.

Print Registration Forms

You can register through our online option and pay now with a credit card or later by another method. If you still prefer to register via mail, print forms are available.

Concerns and Grievances

If concerns arise throughout your interaction with the CTRI office or our workshop please contact the CTRI office directly at 204-452-9199 or info@ctrinstitute.com.

Special Accommodations
for Disabilities

Please contact the CTRI office directly at 204-452-9199 or info@ctrinstitute.com to discuss any special needs or accommodations you may require to have a positive learning experience.

Continuing Education Credit

This workshop is approved for credit with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Canadian Professional Counsellors Association, Association of Social Work Boards, Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation and Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada.

Credit hours: A two day workshop earns 12 continuing education hours, a one day workshop earns 6 hours and a webinar earns 1 hour. A certificate will be awarded upon the completion of the workshop.

Addictions and Mental Illness

- Working with Co-occurring Disorders (1 day)

Many people struggling with a mental illness are also struggling with an addiction.  Recovery for people coping with both of these issues is complicated because they affect each other and are intertwined.  Caregivers may often be at a loss for where to start - did the addictions cause the mental illness, did the mental illness cause the addictions or is there something else leading to both?  This workshop provides a framework for working systemically with both issues at the same time.  Participants will explore the impact of both addiction and mental illness, an overview of the theoretical frameworks for both issues, and how to integrate strategies in a way that supports health and change.

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Workshop Outline

  • Overview and History of the Link
  • Statistics and Definitions
  • Beliefs and Assumptions
  • Common Dynamics and Characteristics of Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Underlying Causes
  • Impact on the Family
  • Supporting Individuals and Families
  • Overview of Mental Illness
  • Overview of Addiction
  • Treatment Models of Addiction
  • Biological Routes of Addiction
  • Psychological Routes of Addiction
  • Social Routes of Addiction
  • Coping and Regulating
  • Role of Attachment
  • Spiritual Routes of Addiction
  • Assessing for Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Barriers to Assessment and Treatment
  • Bridging the Gap – Towards a Both/And Perspective

Target Audience

This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop intended for social workers, social service and health care professionals, teachers, parents, and anyone working with those who struggle with both addictions and mental illness.

Method of Delivery

Lecture, personal reflection, video, case study review and small group discussion

Learning Objectives

At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:

  • Understand and describe theories of change from both a mental illness and addictions perspective.
  • Assess client needs from a unified perspective.
  • Articulate the need to work concurrently and collaboratively with both mental illness and addictions.
  • Integrate treatment approaches from both fields.

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