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2.07 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS - Overview and motivational interventions

MODULE NAME:Overview and motivational interventions
MODULE CODE:L2.7 -1/5
COURSE NAME:INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS
LEARNING LEVEL:Level 2 – Core AOD Skills
TARGET AUDIENCE:All AOD, Mental Health and SEWB Workers  
MODULE TYPE:Core
MODULE AIM:The aim of the first three (3) modules in this course is to familiarise you with psychosocial interventions used throughout the spectrum of AOD treatment. These interventions are beneficial for individuals at various stages: those contemplating change, those initiating and stabilising change, and those aiming to maintain their progress.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Each module will introduce you to a range of psychosocial interventions. The series is structured as follows:

Module 1. Overview and motivational interventions:

  • Overview of psychosocial interventions
  • Motivational Interviewing and Brief Interventions
     

Module 2: Cognitive and behavioural Interventions:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (Skills Groups) and Relapse Prevention Theory
     

Module 3: Mutual-help groups, Case Management and Narrative Therapy

LENGTH:20 minutes
CPD:Participation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LIST:The full reference list for this module is available on request.
LAST UPDATED:November 2023