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Botvin LifeSkills Training
Research-validated substance use prevention program proven to reduce the risks of alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, and violence by targeting the major social and psychological factors that influence the initiation of substance use and other risky behaviors (manual included).
--> Thu, March 7 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Motivational Enhancement / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 5 (MET/CBT5)
Evidence-based intervention developed to help behavioral health providers conduct a brief five-session treatment intervention for adolescents engaged in cannabis misuse. Combines two sessions of motivational enhancement therapy provided individually and three sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy provided in a group format.
--> Thu, April 18 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Intro to Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA)
Provides an overview as well as exposure to A-CRA philosophy and select procedures, featuring case examples, vignettes, and video demonstrations (manual included).
--> Tue, January 23 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Intensive A-CRA
Two-day event that provides training in all nineteen A-CRA procedures and includes one (1) complimentary manual. Completion of the full training is required to pursue A-CRA certification (click "Learn More" below for more information).
--> Thu, April 25 and Fri, April 26 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (both days)
The training schedule is updated regularly.
ANYTIME TRAINING (self-paced)
Parent CRAFT
Self-paced online video course that teaches parents, caregivers, and concerned others solution-focused, practical skills and techniques needed to meet the risks of substance use. Highly engaging online video segments include structured suggestions for practicing skills that are not only applicable to families with substance-involved youth but also relevant to anyone raising an adolescent.
Kognito SBI with Adolescents
2 options! Introductory SBI | Comorbid Substance Use and Mental Health
Both options offer a unique self-paced learning experience that uses avatars to teach and reinforce SBI skills. Participants practice SBI skills in engaging simulated interactions with an adolescent. Each training component can be revisited and practiced as often as desired.
SBIRT in Schools
A self-paced, online training in which school-based providers learn how to utilize SBIRT to screen for substance use, reinforce students’ healthy lifestyle choices, utilize the steps of the brief intervention, and facilitate referrals to appropriate treatment. In addition to the SBIRT model, this course offers supplemental training including Motivational Interviewing: What School-Based Providers Need to Know, Youth Use of Electronic Smoking Devices and other Tobacco Products, and SBIRT Implementation in School-Based Wellness Centers. Video demonstrations and optional simulation are also included.
ASK Model for Cultural Responsiveness
A self-paced online training course that focuses on the process of delivering culturally responsive behavioral health services to youth and families
