Understanding Youth and Addictions
Description
This two-day workshop will help participants broaden their understanding of the unique considerations when working with youth who experience substance use disorder. This workshop explores how substance use and misuse can influence the developmental stages from adolescence to young adulthood.
We will begin by considering how to build a therapeutic alliance with youth through a diversity equity and inclusion lens. We will also discuss how to build inclusive spaces that foster stability and structure. Over the two days we will cover the continuum of care beginning with harm reduction approaches and ending with abstinence models.
This workshop is being held remotely which means participants from across Canada will be joining us. I encourage participants to bring information about local resources and treatment options available to youth in their areas. Please come prepared to share these resources and discuss potential gaps in youth services.
This is an interactive learning workshop! There will be opportunities to practice what we are learning through small discussion groups class debriefs role plays and case scenarios.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates prices and delivery method. These may vary according to the program section and/or semester.
We will begin by considering how to build a therapeutic alliance with youth through a diversity equity and inclusion lens. We will also discuss how to build inclusive spaces that foster stability and structure. Over the two days we will cover the continuum of care beginning with harm reduction approaches and ending with abstinence models.
This workshop is being held remotely which means participants from across Canada will be joining us. I encourage participants to bring information about local resources and treatment options available to youth in their areas. Please come prepared to share these resources and discuss potential gaps in youth services.
This is an interactive learning workshop! There will be opportunities to practice what we are learning through small discussion groups class debriefs role plays and case scenarios.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates prices and delivery method. These may vary according to the program section and/or semester.
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Overview
- Institution: Wilfrid Laurier University
- Level: University
- Language: English
- Course Code: 0114
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance