‘Exchanging Ideas &Kn wledge.’ · manage complex needs Duration: Approx. 3 hours. Cost: $90 Dates for Modules 3&4 2011: May 4th; August 16th; November 4th Advanced Module 5 Advanced

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‘Exchanging Ideas & Kn wledge.’

arbias Specialised Training Services. Acquired Brain Injury including Alcohol and other Substance Related Brain Impairment.

arbias ltd.27 Hope StreetBrunswick VIC 3056 tel (03) 8388 1222fax (03) 9387 9925 [email protected] www.arbias.org.au

ABN 49 307 923 403For more information please visit www.arbias.org.au

Specialised Training ServicesFor Training queries & bookings please contact:

Michelle Birkic, Manager Business Development

[email protected] (03) 8388 1206

• Make use of appropriate skills in successfully engaging clients with Acquired Brain Injury and Alcohol Related Brain Injury into alcohol and other drug treatment • Assess alcohol and other substance use in the context of Alcohol Related Brain Injury

• Formulate appropriate treatment interventions for people with varying degrees of ABI or cognitive impairment

• Make use of motivational interviewing principles in working with people with Acquired Brain Injury & Alcohol Related Brain Injury

• Plan and deliver appropriate Relapse Prevention programs for people with Acquired Brain Injury & Alcohol Related Brain Injury

• Understand the role of pharmacotherapy in alcohol and other drug interventions for people with arbias Inc

• Critically evaluate their alcohol and drug use interventions with people with alcohol or substance related brain injury

Duration: Approx. 6 hours.Cost: $195

Dates for Module 5 2011:May 16th; August 29th; November 14th

Advanced Module 6Acquired Brain Injury, Alcohol and other Substance related Brain Impairment and the Criminal Justice System

Note: It is recommended that clinicians have completed modules one to four prior to undertaking modules five and six (which represent specialist and advanced training). Alternatively clinicians must...

demonstrate a high level of expertise in Acquired Brain Injury, alcohol and other substance related Acquired Brain Injury, and a working knowledge of suitable interventions for Acquired Brain Injury populations.

"Presenter - Martin Jackson, Senior lecturer and Psychology Clinic Director, Latrobe University".

The aim of this module is to provide participants with knowledge and skills for working with people who have an Acquired Brain Injury within the context of the criminal justice system.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of this session it is anticipated that participants will be able to:

• Understand the relationship between acquired brain injury, offending behaviour and involvement in the criminal justice system

• Describe the unique factors which lead to overrepresentation and poor outcomes for people with Acquired Brain Injury in the criminal justice system

• Describe the relevant legislation and common law as it applies to the processing of people with Acquired Brain Injury through the justice system

• Recognize the factors precipitating an individuals offending behaviour and involvement in the criminal justice system

• Understand particular offence behaviours as they relate to Acquired Brain Injury, including violent offending and sexual offending

• Understand forensic treatment paradigms including the Risk-Need-Responsivity model

• Assist clients in addressing offending behaviour as part of a holistic psychological, behavioural, and systemic intervention

• Understand the role of the ‘expert witness; in providing testimony before courts and tribunals, as well as effective strategies for appearing in Court and dealing with cross examination.


Dates for Module 6 2011:May 17th; August 30th; November 15th

Intermediate Module 7Screening for Acquired Brain Injury. How to screen and what to do next.

The aim of this module is to provide participants with knowledge and skills for implementing screening for people with a suspected Acquired Brain Injury.

It is preferred that participants will have completed Modules 1-4 or have significant experience working in the area of Acquired Brain Injury prior to undertaking this module.

Learning Outcomes:On completion of this session it is anticipated that participants will be able to:

• Understand the risk factors for Acquired Brain Injury

• Conduct Acquired Brain Injury screening using the arbias screening tool.

• Know what to do when you suspect someone has an Acquired Brain Injury. Knowing the Why, When and How of a referral.

Duration: Approx. 3 hoursCost: $125

Dates for Module 7 2011:

Upon application

Intermediate Module 8Co-morbidity. Acquired Brain Injury/Alcohol Related Brain Injury / Substance Related Brain Injury, Alcohol / Substance Abuse & Mental Health

The aim of this module is to provide participants with knowledge and skills for working with people who have an Acquired Brain Injury, specifically Alcohol Related Brain Injury/Substance Related Brain Injury who present with alcohol and/or substance abuse and mental health issues.

It is preferred that participants will have completed Modules 1-4 or have significant experience working in the area of Acquired Brain Injury prior to undertaking this module.

Learning Outcomes:On completion of this session it is anticipated that participants will be able to:

• Understand Co morbidity – ABI, substance use and mental health

• Understand Screening and assessment

• Understand and apply effective treatment principles and treatment planning

• Understand, design and apply Integrated treatment plans


Dates for Module 8 2011:Module will be presented mid June and during September

For further assistance in regards to arbias Specialised Training call (03) 8388 1222

Foundations Module 1An introduction: Exploring Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) & Alcohol Related Brain Injury (ARBI)

The aim of this module is to provide participants with an understanding of the nature of alcohol related brain injury and the cognitive, physical, behavioural, emotional and social implications of the person with the condition.


• Identify common causes of brain injury

• Describe the basic nature and incidence of brain injury

• Describe the basic anatomy of the brain and its functions

• Describe what can happen to the brain where excessive alcohol use has occurred

• Identify common deficits for people with Acquired Brain Injury

• Understand the deficits associated with Alcohol Related Brain Injury

• Describe the disorders associated with Acquired Brain Injury


Foundations Module 2Strategies for Working with a Person with an Acquired Brain Injury

The aim of this module is to provide participants with strategies in working with people who have an Acquired Brain Injury.


• Provide compensatory strategies for people with Acquired Brain Injury

• Assist with reducing demands on cognitive functioning

• Implement strategies to improve memory functioning

• Implement strategies to people with Acquired Brain Injury and frontal lobe dysfunction

• Implement strategies to assist with communication deficits • Provide appropriate information to people with Acquired Brain Injury


Dates for Modules 1&2 2011: May 3rd; August 15th; Nov 3rd

Foundations Module 3Working with People with Acquired Brain Injury and Behaviours of Concern

The aim of this module is to provide participants with strategies in working with people who have an acquired brain injury and exhibit behaviours of concern


• Recognise factors that influence human behaviour

• Understand brain-behaviour relationships

• Identify triggers for inappropriate behaviours

• Understand and implement basic behaviour management principles


Foundations Module 4Strategies for Working with People with Acquired Brain Injury

The aim of this module is to provide participants with an understanding of the complex needs associated with alcohol related brain injury in all areas of a person’s life, including psychological, social, physical and mental wellbeing. Learning OutcomesOn completion of this session it is anticipated that participants will be able to:

• Identify issues associated with ongoing alcohol use and alcohol related brain injury

• Understand the range of complex needs

• Understand and work with the challenges faced by the person with Acquired Brain Injury, the worker and the service system

• Understand the social consequences of Acquired Brain Injury

• Implement basic strategies to manage complex needs


Dates for Modules 3&4 2011:May 4th; August 16th; November 4th

Advanced Module 5Advanced Clinical Skills – Alcohol and Other Drug Interventions for people with Alcohol Related Acquired Brain Injury Note: It is recommended that clinicians have completed modules one to four prior to undertaking modules five and six (which represent specialist and advanced training). Alternatively clinicians must demonstrate a high level of expertise in ABI, alcohol and other substance related Acquired Brain Injury, and a working knowledge of suitable interventions for Acquired Brain Injury populations.

"Presenter - Martin Jackson, Senior lecturer and Psychology Clinic Director, Latrobe University".

The aim of this module is to provide participants with skills in delivering alcohol and other drug interventions to people who have an alcohol related brain injury.


• Understand the basic structure of the alcohol and other drug treatment sector • Understand the role of alcohol and other substance use in mediating a range of rehabilitation and functional outcomes for people with alcohol related brain injury

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Advanced Module 5Advanced Module 6Intermediate Module 7Intermediate Module 8

Target Audience Duration Cost Location Date of Training Modules

2011.

Please Note: *Each module 1 & 2 is $90 dollars but they are held as a total training package of $180 for both.

All modules are stand alone however it is strongly recommended that Modules 1&2 and 3&4 be taken together for a complete learning package.

Metropolitan training is held at arbias offices in Brunswick. Training can be held in regional centres upon request.

Acquired Brain Injury including Alcohol & Other Substance Related Brain Impairment.

Documents

‘Exchanging Ideas &Kn wledge.’ · manage complex needs Duration: Approx. 3 hours. Cost: $90 Dates for Modules 3&4 2011: May 4th; August 16th; November 4th Advanced Module 5 Advanced