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May 10, 2023

Brief Intervention (BI) for Substance Using Adolescents: Professional Competency Training

Brief Intervention is a short-term counseling intervention that consists of two-four sessions aimed at adolescents who use alcohol and/or other drugs. This approach uses motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy and the stages of change model to meet the needs of adolescents. This training is appropriate for school counselors and staff working in drug prevention, treatment, […]

May 2, 2023

Environmental Prevention 201: Changing Community Conditions through Public Policy

Public policy and environmental conditions conducive to health and well-being are fundamental components of substance abuse prevention. Prevention Specialists should advocate for environmental strategies that empower individuals and systems to create conditions that promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors. Public Policy and Environmental Change is one of the IC&RC Prevention Specialist domains and comprises approximately 12% […]

May 1, 2023

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Evaluation Strategies Part 3: Conducting Focus Groups

Series Overview Evaluation is the fifth step of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and is focused on enhancing prevention practice. Effective evaluation strategies aid prevention providers in their ability to document and describe prevention activities, improve prevention programs and practices, build credibility, meet the diverse needs of communities, and more. This three-part training series will […]

May 1, 2023

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Evaluation Strategies Part 2: Data Collection and Analysis

Series Overview Evaluation is the fifth step of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and is focused on enhancing prevention practice. Effective evaluation strategies aid prevention providers in their ability to document and describe prevention activities, improve prevention programs and practices, build credibility, meet the diverse needs of communities, and more. This three-part training series will […]

May 1, 2023

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Evaluation Strategies Part 1: Creating Evaluation Plans and Timelines

Series Overview Evaluation is the fifth step of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and is focused on enhancing prevention practice. Effective evaluation strategies aid prevention providers in their ability to document and describe prevention activities, improve prevention programs and practices, build credibility, meet the diverse needs of communities, and more. This three-part training series will […]

May 1, 2023

Coalition Building and Maintenance

Overview Coalitions are a critical component of community-based strategies. What is a coalition with a focus on substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and how does this work align with the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)? This two part training series will examine the purpose and effectiveness of prevention coalitions, explore approaches to develop and sustain local […]

April 24, 2023

Environmental Prevention 101: Promoting Health and Safety through Changed Policies, Settings, and Community

Are you thinking about integrating environmental approaches into your prevention efforts? Environmental prevention involves promoting health and safety by changing the policies, settings, and community conditions that contribute to high-risk, unhealthy behaviors. This training focuses on the distinctions between environmental and individual-based prevention, and the theoretical foundation for using environmental strategies. Presenter Shari Egeland, will […]

April 13, 2023

Coalition Building and Maintenance

Overview Coalitions are a critical component of community-based strategies. What is a coalition with a focus on substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and how does this work align with the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)? This two part training series will examine the purpose and effectiveness of prevention coalitions, explore approaches to develop and sustain local […]

February 7, 2023

Coalition Building and Maintenance Part 2: Strategies and Applications for Coalition Engagement and Maintenance

Coalitions are a critical component of community-based strategies. What is a coalition with a focus on substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and how does this work align with the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)? This training will examine the purpose and effectiveness of prevention coalitions, explore approaches to develop and sustain local coalitions, and promote strategies […]

February 7, 2023

Coalition Building and Maintenance Part 1: Understanding Coalitions

Coalitions are a critical component of community-based strategies. What is a coalition with a focus on substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and how does this work align with the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)? This training will examine the purpose and effectiveness of prevention coalitions, explore approaches to develop and sustain local coalitions, and promote strategies […]

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