Training sponsored by the Oregon Youth Authority    
  Chemical Dependency Training for OYA Staff and Partners!    Aug 4 - 7, 2009
Pathways to Self-discovery and Change: Criminal Conduct and Chemical Dependency Treatment for Adolescents
Pathways: Chemical Dependency training, Aug 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
  • See our course agenda and course outline for more information.
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This training will emphasize ATOD treatment for youth with co-occurring disorders. When possible we recommend sending QMHP’s and staff interested in working with youth who have a mental health as well as a chemical dependency diagnosis.

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 $180 for non-OYA staff. All materials are provided.

Please note: Enrollment is limited to 20 participants and the registration deadline is Mon, July 27th at 5pm.

To register, or if you have questions about registration, please contact Andrew at the OYA Training Academy at (503) 981-2515 or via email at academy.training@oya.state.or.us

Payment Requirements

Your payment or purchase order must be received three days before training and include the following information:
  • Name of training
  • Your agency's name
  • Number of seats
  • Participant names (if known)
  • Participant position titles (if known)
 Mail your payment to:
Oregon Juvenile Justice Training Academy
c/o Andrew Platteborze,
2630 N Pacific Hwy,
Woodburn, OR 97071

Please make checks payable to "OYA".
Location:

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


Aug 4 - 7, 2009
8:00am - 5:00pm

Parking is free!


We want to welcome you:
Please read the Academy Welcome Letter. It has important information for your visit to the Academy (which is situated on MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility's grounds).

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