Looking for the Ideal Space for Group Therapy and Mental Health Workshops in Singapore? Click here for more information
Date: 27 Feb 2015 - 1 Mar 2015
Malaysia, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu
Topics covered: Overview of Addictions & Psychopharmacology of Drugs
- Models of Addiction
- Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism
- Screening Intake & Orientation
- Assessment & Treatment Planning
- Counselling I - Individual Treatment & Group Work
- Counselling II - Family Counselling and Co-dependency
- Counselling III - Crisis Intervention, Relapse Dynamics
- Case Management, Records Keeping & Referrals
- Professional Responsibilities & Ethics
Trainers:
Dr Prem Kumar Shanmugam
CEO and Clinical Director of Solace Addiction Retreat in Sabah, Malaysia.
A/Prof Munidasa Winslow
Executive Director and Consultant Psychiatrist of Promises Healthcare Group.
His expertise in the areas of addiction and impulse control disorders in the Asia Pacific region has rendered him a sought-after speaker at international Addiction Conferences.
Marjorie Nixon
Co-founded the first private freestanding outpatient clinic to treat addictive diseases in the State of Winconsin, USA in the late70's. She is known throughout Singapore for her work in addictions and has done extensive work since 1998 providing training in sex addiction, substance abuse & gambling.
Dr Sivakumar Thurairajasingam
Currently a Lecturer at Monash University, Malaysia
He is also a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Psychiatry Department, Sultanah Aminah General Hospital in Johor Bahru.
WOA is a workshop for people seeking to be accredited in addiction therapy.
Those who meet the entry requirements and pass the exams on the last day of training, will acquire the credentials "Certified Substance Abuse Therapist" accreditation and there are 3 various levels of accreditation.
Accreditation is from the Asia Pacific Certification Board (www.apcb.asia)
Duration: 8.00 a.m - 4.00 p.m
Venue: Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Brochure: Download
Fees:
*RM 2,500 for 10 modules (Price is subject to 6 % GST)
Early Bird 10 % for those who register and pay before 15 January 2015
Group 10% for 2 to 4 people who sign up together ,20% for 5 people and above!
Language: English
*Psychology Matters Asia is not the organizer of the posted event. If you have any enquires, please direct them to the contact in the information.
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