Training sponsored by the Oregon Youth Authority    
  Chemical Dependency Training for OYA Staff and Partners!    Nov 4 - 7, 2008
Pathways to Self-discovery and Change: Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents
Pathways: Chemical Dependency training, Nov 4 -7, 8:00am-5:00pm, Location:Training Academy, Woodburn. Limited Seating! Chemical Dependency training that's on the cutting edge...

Join us for this new 4 day introductory course customized especially for OYA! This evidence-based program uses cognitive behavioral intervention methods and addresses criminal conduct and chemical dependency. During the course you’ll learn how to help youth you work with gain control over their own thoughts and feelings. You'll also learn how to help them manage those thoughts and feelings in a prosocial manner.

The course is presented by the author of the Pathways series, Harvey Milkman, Ph.D. Topics included are:

  • Building Trust and Motivation to Change
  • Backsliding to drugs and crime
  • Zeroing in on Harm-Directive Thoughts
  • Handling Anger, Guilt and Depression
  • Fostering Stability and Growth
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Recommended Prerequisite:

One member of your team should already be trained in the Core ATOD Training (CYT MET/CBT 5 + CBT 7). This prerequisite class is offered Oct 20 - 22 in Woodburn, OR. Please see this flyer for more information about the class.

Your Presenter:

Harvey Milkman, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology at Metropolitan State College of Denver and Director for the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Denver, Colorado.
Who should take this course? This course is for anyone who works with youth with criminal conduct or chemical dependency issues: GLC's; Treatment Managers/YCUC's; Community Providers; Parole/Probation Officers; Detention Staff; Group Home Workers
Registration

This 4 day course costs $120 for non-OYA staff. All materials are provided.

Please note: Enrollment is limited to 30 participants - sign up soon!

To register, please contact Pam Livingston at the Training Academy at (503) 981-2515 or via email: pamela.livingston@state.or.us. Please note that your payment or purchase order must be received three days prior to training. Please mail your payment to:

Oregon Juvenile Justice Training Academy
c/o Pam Livingston,
2630 N Pacific Hwy,
Woodburn, OR 97071

Please make checks payable to "OYA".

Questions about the training content or prerequisite? Contact:    
Lee Lederer, Psy.D., at (503) 373-7543 or Lee.Lederer@state.or.us
Location:

Oregon Juvenile Justice Training Academy
2630 N Pacific Hwy
Woodburn, OR 97071
Tel: 503.981.2515
Directions to the Academy


Nov 4 - 7, 2008
8:00am - 5:00pm


Please read the Academy Welcome Letter. It contains important information for your visit to the Academy (which is situated on MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility's grounds).


Remember to carpool!
... and parking is free!