Kern County Superintendent of Schools is offering a professional learning opportunity on Brief Intervention for Adolescents Using Substances (BI). Funding has been designated to attend curriculum trainings that support efforts of the grant objectives. Brief Intervention is a behavioral counseling intervention program for adolescents who use alcohol and/or other drugs. The program consists of 2 to 4 brief counseling sessions between a BI facilitator and a youth. Brief Intervention utilizes motivational interviewing techniques, cognitive behavior therapy, and the stages of change model to meet the needs of adolescents. It is designed for paraprofessionals in school and community settings. The Brief Intervention counseling sessions target three objectives:
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Date / Time / Location 01/11/2023 - 01/12/2023 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Online (Webinar, Online Class, Etc.) |
Cost There is no Cost Associated with this Event |
Contact Info elvelasco@kern.org 661-852-5662 |
Who Will Benefit TUPE TIER II School Administrators, educators, staff, and nurses. Also, staff working in drug prevention, treatment, mental health, probation, juvenile justice or other youth serving professionals. |
Register http://kern.k12oms.org/1515-218226 |
Coordinator(s)
Elizabeth Velasco
elvelasco@kern.org (661) 852-5662 |