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SUMMARY:Adolescent Alcohol and Substance Use: A Hands‑On SPI Skills Training
DESCRIPTION:This interactive 3-hour workshop equips professionals working with adolescents to recognize\, assess\, and respond effectively to unhealthy alcohol and drug use among youth. Participants will gain practical experience using validated screening tools\, learn foundational Motivational Interviewing skills\, and practice delivering brief\, evidence-based interventions through live demonstrations\, guided practice\, and realistic roleplays. The session also explores developmental considerations\, stigma reduction strategies\, and ways to integrate prevention\, early identification\, and referral pathways into school based\, medical\, and community youth serving settings. By the end of the workshop\, attendees will leave with increased confidence\, concrete skills\, and actionable tools to support youth in making healthier choices. \nPresenter: Jennifer Hettema\, PhD \nJennifer Hettema\, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist and conducts research on the development\, evaluation\, and dissemination of screening\, prevention\, and intervention strategies (SPI) for unhealthy alcohol and drug use. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and much of her work integrates this approach. Dr. Hettema develops curricula and has trained thousand of professionals in evidence-based SPI strategies. \nContinuing Education Units: 3 CEUs \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/adolescent-alcohol-and-substance-use-a-hands-on-spi-skills-training/
LOCATION:University of Nevada\, Reno – Redfield Campus\, 18600 Wedge Pkwy\, Reno\, NV\, 89511\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPI
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