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THE FAMILY INSTITUTE OF NEVE YERUSHALAYIM
ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR TRAINING PROGRAM January 2012 – January 2013
P. O. Box 43016 – Jerusalem - Tel: 02.456.6444 E-mail:
[email protected]
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THE FAMILY INSTITUTE of Neve Yerushalayim
ADDICTIONS COUNSELING TRAINING PROGRAM WHY AN ADDICTIONS COUNSELING TRAINING PROGRAM? Addictions carry devastating consequences for children, adolescents, adults and families. The challenges of working with addicted clients and their families require a sophisticated approach to understanding theoretical perspectives and treatment interventions. Advances in the field, including new knowledge and promising evidence-based treatment, offer clinicians the opportunity to increase their practice effectiveness and client outcomes.
WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM? The objective of the Addictions Counseling Training Program at the Family Institute is to allow religious therapists to obtain a post graduate specialization and certification as Addictions Specialists in order to better serve Israel’s Dati/Charedi community. After the successful completion of 100 hours of addictions related course-work & practicum, program participants will receive a certificate from The Family Institute identifying the recipient as having completed the requisite education to work competently as an addictions specialist. In addition, all education and training courses will be instructed by certified educational providers, approved by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. All courses will be able to be credited towards certification in order to receive the credential of a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor-T (CASAC-T).
CAN PREVIOUS COURSEWORK COUNT TOWARDS CASAC-T CERTIFICATION? Yes! Relevant course-work previously completed on a graduate and bachelor’s level is generally considered by New York State towards the 350 academic hours required for CASAC-T certification. The program’s student adviser will provide guidance and technical assistance for those students who wish to receive New York State CASAC-T certification.
CAN I ATTEND INDIVIDUAL COURSES? Yes. Please see Course Schedule & Program Outline below for individual course descriptions and tuition. Application and interview is not required for attending individual courses, however prior registration and payment is necessary. A certificate will be awarded only to those who have completed the entire Addictions Counseling Training program.
HOW CAN I RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING TO THE PROGRAM? Contact The Family Institute at: 02- 654 4600 (Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 – 14:00) if you are interested in applying to this program or receiving further information.
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ADDICTIONS COUNSELING TRAINING PROGRAM 2012-2013 Program Dates: Starting January 2012 – January 2013 Tuition for entire program: 3,000 NIS to be paid prior to start date of course. Application deadline: December 1, 2011 Application process: Submit application form with current resume and transcript to the Family Institute office. An interview will then be arranged. Registration: Upon acceptance to the program, a 500 NIS deposit is required to secure your place.
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Course Name
Instructor
Dates
No. Hours
Tuition NIS
1. Understanding Substance Addiction
Caryn Green, M.S.W.
Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2012
7.5
300
2. Addictions and the Treatment of Complex Trauma
Mary Jo Barrett, M.S.W.
Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012
10
400
3. Counseling Approaches to Addictions Treatment
Sanford Landa, DCSW, MPA, CASAC, CPP
Mar. 14, 21, Apr. 18 May 2, 16, 23, 30, 2012
20
800
4. Internet, Pornography, Gambling, Sex and Smoking Addiction
Stephen (Simcha) Friedman, M.A.
June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012
10
400
5. Family Therapy and Addictions
TBA
July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012
10
400
6. Engaging the Addict in Recovery
Yonah Pollak, M.S., C.A.S.A.P.
Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5, 2012
7.5
300
7. The Adolescent with Addiction Problems
Caryn Green, M.S.W.
October 10, 17, 24, 2012
7.5
300
8. Advanced Approaches to Treating Addictions
Sanford Landa, DCSW, MPA, CASAC, CPP
Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 2012
10
400
9. Group Skills in Treating Addictions
Sanford Landa, DCSW, MPA, CASAC, CPP
Nov.28, Dec. 5, 19, 26, 2012
10
400
10. The Twelve Steps, AA and the Dynamics of Self Help Groups Including attendance of 3 self-help group meetings
Udel Bergman, B.S.W, M.Sc. (Psy)
January 2, 9, 2013
12.5
500
11. Creating Hope in Treating Addictions
Sanford Landa, DCSW, MPA, CASAC, CPP
January 16, 2013
2.5
100
THE FAMILY INSTITUTE OF NEVE YERUSHALAYIM E-mail:
[email protected] Telephone: 02-654-4600 (office hours 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) Fax: 02-654-4601
www.nevefamilyinstitute.org Program and Schedule subject to change
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PROGRAM INFORMATION Dates: Starting January 18, 2012 until January 19, 2013 Hours: Wednesdays, from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tuition: 3,000 NIS to be received prior to start date of course. ** Application for Addictions Counseling Program: Submit attached application form with current resume and transcript to The Family Institute office. An interview will be arranged with the faculty acceptance committee. Application Deadline: December 1, 2011 Registration: Upon acceptance to the program, a 500 NIS deposit is required to secure your place. Location: Small Dining Room (1 flight below the main dining room) Neve Yerushalayim Campus, Har Nof Please Note: For those not registered for the entire Addictions Counseling Program - Individual courses may be attended. ** Tuition is subsidized by a special program grant.
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COURSE SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONS 1. Understanding Substance Addiction Dates: January 18, 25 and February 1, 2012 Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Credit Hours: 7.5 hours/ 3 sessions Cost: 300 NIS Instructor: Caryn Green, M.S.W. The objective of this foundation course is to introduce students to the signs, symptoms, and effects of addictions to alcohol, marijuana, hallucinogens, heroin, and other substances. The focus of the course will be on learning the unique issues relevant to addictions and the ramifications of the addictive process. These include understanding of the interaction between biological, psychological, and social aspects of addictions, the cycle of addiction, tolerance, withdrawal, coaddiction and the difference between normal usage and abuse. Students will learn assessment models and tools, as well as the assessment of the stages of addiction, DSM IV based differential diagnosis, and other special issues relevant to addictions counseling.
2. Addictions and the Treatment of Complex Trauma Dates: February 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2012 Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Credit Hours: 10 hours/4 sessions Cost: 400 NIS Instructor: Mary Jo Barrett, M.S.W. This course will explore the symptoms of complex trauma which results in ongoing developmental injury leading up to addictive behaviors. The focus will |Page5
be on the importance of a stage, multi-component approach in addressing the various dimensions of trauma and addiction. Students will learn five key interventions: establishing safety, psychoeducation, trauma processing, self care and cognitive behavior skill building. The course will focus on developing a collaborative stage model to create effect and successful treatment for individuals struggling with complex trauma and addiction.
3. Counseling Approaches to Ethical Addictions Treatment Dates: March 14, 21, April 18, and May 2, 16, 23 and 30, 2012 Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Credit Hours: 20 hours/8 sessions Cost: 800 NIS Instructor: Sanford Landa, DCSW, MPA, CASAC, CPP This course will focus on treatment models, ethical issues and practices that are integral to the work of addiction professionals. It provides participants with an understanding of effective and efficient practice skills essential in addictions treatment. The course emphasizes three models of therapy: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy.
4. Internet, Pornography, Gambling, Sex and Smoking addiction Dates: June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012 Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Credit Hours: 10 hours /4 sessions Cost: 400 NIS Instructor: Stephen (Simcha) Friedman, M.A.
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This course will focus on the most prevalent addictions affecting our society other than alcohol and drugs. These are addictions which have increased at alarming rates over the past several years. The course will focus on the identification of these often illusive addictions, their signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis from other disorders, as well as assessment and treatment. In addiction, there will be an examination of varying schools of thought, theoretical considerations and effective treatment models currently in use by practitioners, specializing in treating these addictions.
5. Family Therapy and Addictions Dates: July 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2012 Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Credit Hours: 10 hours /4 sessions Cost: 400 NIS Instructor: TBA This course will focus on Family Therapy as it pertains to addictions treatment. Topics to be discussed will include techniques of family assessment, the impact of addictions on the family, development of a family treatment plan, critical strategies in the treatment of addicted families and the special issues of children of alcoholics and substance abusers.
6. Engaging the Addict in Recovery: The Art & Application of Specific Techniques, Skills and Interventions Dates: August 22 and 29, September 5, 2012 Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Credit Hours: 7.5 hours/ 3 sessions |Page7
Cost: 300 NIS Instructor: Yonah Pollak, M.S., C.A.S.A.P. Every therapist has experienced the discomfort and surprise of an issue emerging in therapy that he/she was not expecting and may feel ill equipped to deal with it. This course will prepare therapists for when the issue of addictions is revealed in treatment and suddenly shows up on your doorstep. The focus of this seminar will be very practical and hands on, with the intent being to increase comfort and competency in working with both new and existing clients. Participants will learn specific tools, techniques and strategies to aid them in dealing with denial and resistance. They will work with the 12 step model, learn about confidentiality, drug screening and if and when to refer individuals for more intensive treatment.
7. Adolescents with Addiction Problems Dates: October 10, 17 and 24, 2012 Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Credit Hours: 7.5 hours/3 sessions Cost: 300 NIS Instructor: Caryn Green, M.S.W. The objective of this course is to provide participants with a critical understanding of the complex period of adolescent development and the influences that place adolescents at high risk for substance abuse. Participants will learn how to conduct a comprehensive assessment of adolescent clients, and understand both risk and protective factors that impact on the probability of addiction. Specific criteria for diagnosis of adolescent substance abuse, prevention approaches, compliance strategies and special issues such as the influence of ADHD, and other learning disorders will also be discussed.
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8. Advanced Approaches Treating Addictions Dates: October 31 and November 7, 14, and 21, 2012 Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Credit Hours: 10 hours/4 sessions Cost: 400 NIS Instructor: Sanford Landa, DCSW, MPA,CASAC, CPP The objective of this course is to provide participants with an overview of current treatment models in addictions practice. The course will place emphasis on these specific models: Narrative, NLP, Ericksonian Therapy, and Positive Psychology.
9. Group Skills in Treating Addictions Dates: November 28 and December 5, 19, and 26, 2012 Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Credit Hours: 10 hours /4 sessions Cost: 400 NIS Instructor: Sanford Landa, DCSW, MPA,CASAC, CPP In this course participants will be able to develop knowledge and practice skills to work more effectively with groups of individuals struggling with addictions. The course will be organized around the stages of change in group development. The topics covered will be leadership skills, group characteristics and issues around the stages of change in group development, problem behaviors/difficult clients and techniques of working through resistance, ethical and confidentiality issues, as well as techniques for beginning, engaging and terminating groups.
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10. The Twelve Steps, AA and the Dynamics of Self Help Groups Dates: January 2 and 9, 2013 Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Credit Hours: 12.5 hours/2 sessions Cost: 500 NIS Instructor: Udel Bergman, B.S.W., M.Sc. (Psy) This course will help participants understand and utilize the twelve steps in the recovery process. It will explore the dynamics and strategies of AA and self help groups in order to allow for the integration of this group approach into an overall treatment plan.
11. Creating Hope in Treating Addictions Dates: January 16, 2013 Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Credit Hours: 2.5 hours/1 session Cost: 100 NIS Instructor: Sanford Landa, DCSW, MPA,CASAC, CPP We see in our clients, on a daily basis, the effects of their intra-psychic and interpersonal battles: their despair, depression, addictions, compulsive violence against self and others, and their unremitting anxieties. Through our clients, we see a world where hope is increasingly absent, hatred more dominant, and fear more pervasive. Within the therapeutic framework, we can rekindle the sparks of hope and invite acceptance and curiosity as well as encourage a re-awakening of the addict’s resources. Instilling hope is a skill we can learn in order to help our clients navigate through the anguish and hopelessness of their lives. This workshop will integrate several effective interventions to allow clients to move from despair to hopefulness and allow them to move on to a more positive mental status.
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ABOUT THE PRESENTERS Caryn Green, M.S.W. - earned a master’s degree from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University, and is a certified practitioner of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She was the founding director and clinical supervisor of the Crossroads Center in Jerusalem, an intervention program for youth at risk, and the only such program for troubled, English-speaking youth in Israel. She is currently a partner in Jerusalem Counseling, a joint practice with Dr. Abram Sterne in which she works with children, teens and young adults. Mary Jo Barrett, M.S.W. - is an international expert and prolific author in complex trauma, family violence and sexual abuse within the context of individual couples and marital therapy. She is the founder of the Center for Contextual Change in Chicago, Illinois where she teaches at the University of Chicago, the Center for Family Health and Northwestern University. Mary Jo Barrett presents annually at the Psychotherapy Networker Conference in Washington as well as internationally at other prestigious conferences on trauma. She has co- authored “Incest: A Multiple Systems Perspective and The Systemic Treatment of Incest: A Therapeutic Handbook”. Sanford Landa, DCSW, MPA, CASAC, CPP - earned an M.S.W. from Columbia University School of Social Work, and also holds a Masters degree in Public Health from New York University. Mr. Landa is a Substance Abuse Specialist as well as a Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) who has been a practitioner and educator in the fields of mental health and substance abuse for over 30 years. He is a member of the Academy of Addictions Studies and a licensed training professional for the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (OASAS), and coauthored “Brief Therapy with Alcohol and Other Drug Abusing Clients” as well as “Motivational interviewing with the Substance Abusing Client.” Prior to his aliyah, Mr. Landa was the Director of Clinical Training at The Solution Center in Nanuet, N.Y., and a Social Work Supervisor at Student Assistance Services of Westchester County, an early intervention and substance abuse prevention program, recognized by the Federal Government as one of the top 10 programs in the U.S., and | P a g e 11
duplicated in 34 states. Mr. Landa is the coordinator of the Addictions Counseling Training Program at The Family Institute of Neve Yerushalayim. Stephen (Simcha) Friedman, M.A. - earned a master's degree in addiction counseling from the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies. Credentialed as an addiction counseling professional in a number of states in the U.S., he is an internationally certified Advanced Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse (AAODA) counselor, and is a candidate to become a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). In his private practice, he works with adults, adolescents, and families involved with a variety of addictions and co-dependency. An accomplished filmmaker, he recently co-produced and co-directed the feature-length documentary "Leap of Faith," an in-depth exploration of four families who converted to Orthodox Judaism, which has been screened at a number of film festivals in the United States and internationally. Yonah Pollak, M.S., C.A.S.A.P. - earned a master’s degree in psychology from California Coast University and has been involved in the field of addictions for over 15 years. He is a Certified Addictions and Substance Abuse Professional (CASAP) and an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC). A member of the therapeutic staff at Kesher Israel, he provides consultation, supervision, and therapeutic services for a number of yeshivot and seminaries in the Jerusalem area, and is on the advisory board of the Kav L’Noar counseling and mentorship program. He maintains a private practice in Jerusalem, specializing in addictions and related behavioral problems. Udel Bergman, B.S.W., M.Sc. (Psy) - completed undergraduate social work training at Hebrew University and earned a master's degree in psychology from California Coast University. She completed certified coursework in addictions from the Misrad Harevacha and the Misrad Habriut, and additional training in the use of Somatic Experiencing for work with trauma. She is on the staff of Retorno, the international Jewish center for prevention and treatment of addictions.
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