Intervention 101 – The Value of Intervening, Working with the Identified Patient and Family
Information
Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Describe 3 components of Johnson Model interventions
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Identify and describe 2 strategies for working with families pre-intervention
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Identify and describe 2 strategies for working with families post-intervention
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Explain 2 criteria for effectively matching treatment programs with clients.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this presentation is for participants to gain knowledge of the Johnson Model of Interventions and improve their understanding of working with families.
Description
During this session, participants will learn the theory of Johnson Model of Interventions and how to facilitate this Intervention model through a detailed outline of the structure and each component. Mr. Fierman will present several case study examples to help the participants gain a clear understanding of when and how to apply the Johnson Model. Participants will also learn how to work with families, during both the pre and post intervention periods. This session will also review the importance of matching treatment programs with clients that have substance abuse disorders and/ or mental health diagnoses.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Keith Fierman is the Director of Family Support and Public Relations at Cirque lodge. Keith came to Cirque after years in the field as one of our country’s leading interventionists. Keith currently sits on the Board of Directors for The Association of Intervention Specialists and the Board of Directors for the ADAC. Keith is a Certified Drug and Alcohol Therapist and Board Registered Interventionist. Keith after referring many clients to Cirque Lodge through the years retired from being an active interventionist and has taken a position with the staff that has allowed him to use his vast experience in working with families gleaned from his years in the field. “I wanted to work for a center where every employee believes they can make a difference.” Keith speaks nationally and internationally about the importance of a healthy treatment experience and the role of family support in that treatment experience and recovery.
Financially Sponsored By
- CanAm Interventions