Screening, Formulation and Brief Intervention
Location
Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser
About
Build your skills in responding to people with alcohol and other drug problems in mental health settings
Comorbidity is the norm rather than the exception in mental health. In this series of half day workshops designed specifically for the mental health sector, we cover what you need to know about alcohol and other drug presentations in your clients. Walk away with practical knowledge and skills to respond effectively to clients who experience co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health issues.
Deepen your understanding of co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health issues, and build your knowledge, confidence and skills to respond effectively. Learn all about current alcohol and other drug issues, evidence based treatments, and how to effectively incorporate best practice responses into mental health treatment for clients with alcohol and other drug issues.
Screening, Formulation and Brief Intervention
In this workshop, we explore what you need to know, what to ask and how to ask it to gain understanding of the impacts of alcohol and other drugs on your clients. Build skills in screening, assessment and case formulation that covers both alcohol and other drugs and mental health. Learn how to identify the most effective brief interventions to meet your clients’ needs.
On average, participants of Screening, Formulation and Brief Interventions report a 55% increase in knowledge, 48% increase in skills, and 47% increase in confidence. Satisfaction is rated at 8.7/10 on average and 100% of participants would recommend this workshop to others.
“Richard is knowledgeable and has a good sense of humour. He made this training very interactive and engaging.”
Learning outcomes
- Learn about current alcohol and other drug issues and treatment options
- Learn engagement and conversational strategies for clients with alcohol and other drug issues
- Undertake a drug and alcohol screening and develop an integrated case formulation to guide mental health practice
Who should attend
This specialist skills workshop series is suitable for new, experienced and advanced practitioners in clinical mental health settings.
Other workshops in this series
Facilitator: Dr Richard Cash
Date: Monday 12 October 2026
Time: 9:30am–1:00pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Pricing: Early bird: $320 | Standard: $370 | Group (5+): $300 each
