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2.08 | PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS - Overview of psychosocial interventions and motivational interventions

eLEARNING SERIESPSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS
MODULE NAMEOverview of psychosocial interventions and motivational interventions
MODULE NUMBERModule 1 of 4
LEARNING LEVELLevel 2 – Core AOD Skills
TARGET AUDIENCEAll AOD, Mental Health and SEWB workers
MODULE AIMThe 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 of psychosocial interventions 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

LENGTH20 minutes
CPDParticipation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LISTThe full reference list for this module is available on request.
SUGGESTED CITATIONInsight: Centre for AOD Training and Workforce Development. Psychosocial interventions: Overview of psychosocial interventions and motivational interventions. Brisbane: Queensland Health; 2025. Available from: https://insight.qld.edu.au/training/elearning
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LAST UPDATEDAugust 2024
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