Addiction & Mental Health (Dual Diagnosis) Integrative 12hrs

Advanced Dual Diagnosis Training: S.A.M.H.I. Online Course

Looking to enhance your skills in addressing dual diagnosis? Our Self-Paced 12-hour S.A.M.H.I. Advanced Dual Diagnosis Training (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Interventions) offers a comprehensive and affordable way to upskill. This course builds upon our popular "Chemically Speaking Two" (Brief Intervention) training, providing a deeper understanding of integrated approaches to alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health challenges.

Key Benefits:

• Evidence-Based Learning: Delivered from an integrated, holistic framework, incorporating current best practices.
• Professional Development & Upskilling: This training is often tax deductible as a work-related expense.
• CPD Points: Eligible for 12 points of CPD for professional peak bodies including APS, ACA, AASW, CPA, PACFA, and ACWA. A certificate of attendance is provided upon completion.
• Affordable Investment: Significantly reduced to just $195 – half the price of our comprehensive 2-day live training.
• Flexible Learning: Self-paced format allows you to learn at your own speed.
• Practical Skills: Equip yourself to deliver brief & early interventions and advanced psychotherapeutic skills.
• Family Support Group Facilitation: Gain skills to effectively run family support groups.

Course Modules:

• Module 1: Drugs & Effects
  • Cycle of Addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Drink & Drug Driving
  • Tobacco
  • Cannabis
  • Stimulants (Speed, Ice, Ecstasy, Cocaine)
  • Inhalants (volatile substances)
• Module 2: Addictions & Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis Explained
  • Integrative Holistic Model
  • Needs & Underlying Issues Driving Addictions
• Module 3: Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health
  • Pharmacotherapies
  • Orthomolecular Science, Functional Medicine & Optimal Health
• Module 4: Neuropharmacology & Neurophysiology (Brain Works)
  • Neuroplasticity
  • Neurotransmitters
  • Psychosis vs Dissociation
  • Psychospirituality
• Module 5: Trauma Model & Keys to Treatment
  • Guilt vs Shame
  • Dealing with Ambivalence
• Module 6: Brief & Early Intervention and Tripod of Support
  • Stages of Change
  • Costs vs Benefits – Brief Intervention Strategies

About S.A.M.H.I.:

S.A.M.H.I. launched this 6-module, 12-hour Dual Diagnosis Training in June 2018 (www.samhi.online). This online course expands the reach of our highly-regarded 2-day advanced training, designed and presented by George Patriki. George and our team continue to deliver live training across Australia under the Dual Diagnosis Training banner.

Certificate Options:

• Udemy Certificate: Receive a certificate from Udemy if you obtain the promotional rate.
• Optimal Health Group Certificate: Pay the difference of $195 to receive a certificate from Optimal Health Group, required by some professional bodies. Contact us at [email protected] to enrol and pay the difference.

Address the Growing Crisis:

Join us in addressing the increasing rates of substance abuse and co-occurring mental health issues impacting communities across Australia and internationally. This course provides the knowledge and skills to make a real difference.

Learn more and enrol today! dualdiagnosistraining.com.au