Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Alcohol and Other Drug Workers

CBT has been found to be highly effective in supporting people to identify and understand unhelpful patterns of thinking and of behaviour, and then to make positive changes to these. The ways that CBT is utilised have changed over the decades, with current approaches expanding the focus to seamlessly blend traditional CBT principles with concepts of mindfulness, acceptance, compassion, metacognition and therapeutic relationship dynamics.

In this workshop we will cover a range of techniques and interventions to support people to make sustained changes in their lives, whether directly for AOD use or other areas of life. This will include the knowledge and skills to raise awareness of unhelpful thinking patterns and to foster an environment that encourages positive changes in behaviour.

This will be a practical and interactive workshop where you will be introduced to a range of tools and relapse preventions strategies which you can use collaboratively with people to promote a recovery-oriented practice.

James McGregor has over 15 years' experience working in clinical AOD programs - both individual and group-based - as well as running education and training programs for staff and consumers. He holds a Masters of Social Work, Graduate Diploma in Narrative Therapy, and Diploma of Leadership & Management.

Who should attend? Victorian Department Health funded AOD workers new to their role and/or those looking to refresh and update existing knowledge.

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Date: Tuesday, 13th October 2026

Venue: Turning Point, Level 1, Training Rooms - 110 Church St, Richmond 3121

Time: 09:30am – 04:30pm AEST

Register: click here to register there is no cost to attend but registrations are essential

Enquiries: [email protected]