Overview

Dates for next LIVE training are listed further below at bottom of webpage.

Buy ONLINE program for $232.99, get LIVE free or Buy LIVE program for $232.99, get ONLINE free

George Patriki provides both LIVE and ONLINE training & professional development for the health care, welfare and social service industries on the Gold Coast, throughout Australia and to 124 countries in the world. 

Cost of Dual Diagnosis Training in Addiction, Substance Abuse and Mental Health is reduced from $465.98 to $232.99 (50% off ).

Live webinars are also available for organisations for up to 25 people. Email us for enquires.

Discounts available to online group bookings of 10 or more. To register and pay for the LIVE or ONLINE training, please click here.

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Services Include:
Advanced Drug & Alcohol Training and Workshops in Addiction, Substance Abuse and Mental Health. This training is also tax deductible as a work related expense and enables people to maintain professional development and upskilling.

To obtain a certificate of attendance and also qualify for 15 hours (ONLINE) or up to 15 hours (Live) of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) for their professional peak body (APS, ACA, AASW, CPA, PACFA, ACWA etc), you must complete the full training, either LIVE or ONLINE.

When you have completed the course, please email me the statement from the learning platform along with the worksheet emailed to you with the login link so I can send you an official certificate from us for your professional development hours.

This live and online training meets all of the criteria for evidence base, best practice and is available for Continuing Professional Development hours by with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) as well as these peak bodies;

This advanced training covers all of the current evidence based, best practice in Addiction, Substance Abuse and Mental Health from an integrated, holistic framework (see diagram below and in downloadable brochure).

10 minute overview of the Dual Diagnosis Training: https://youtu.be/6-LvMvRQHMw?si=EjcUz83gG-cjHULE

In 2018, S.A.M.H.I. launched its 6 module, Self-Paced, 12 hour Dual Diagnosis Training in Addiction, Substance Abuse and Mental Health. This training will equip workers to be able to deliver brief and early interventions to people struggling with Addiction, Substance Abuse and Mental Health issues, as well as advanced psychotherapeutic skills. This is the same as the comprehensive 2 day advanced live training that is being delivered in person across Australia and online in 124 countries as explained on our website.

This online Dual Diagnosis Training on the learning online learning platform provides lifetime access to the training. The reason why S.A.M.H.I has gone online is to expand the coverage of the highly acclaimed, comprehensive live 2 day advanced Dual Diagnosis Training designed and presented by George Patriki. George and his team continue to deliver the live training under the banner of Dual Diagnosis (www.dualdiagnosistraining.com.au) in conjunction with the online adapted S.A.M.H.I course. We have very specifically and deliberately made this course very affordable at $232.99. This is half price. Join with us to address the alarming comorbidity issues in Addiction, Substance Abuse and Mental Health that are rising in our communities across Australia and overseas.

Module 1. Drugs & Effects

• Cycle of Addiction
• Alcohol
• Drink & Drug Driving
• Tobacco
• Cannabis
• Stimulants (Speed, Ice, Ecstasy, Cocaine)
• Inhalants (volatile substances)

Module 2. Addictions & Mental Health

• Dual Diagnosis
• Integrative Holistic Model
• Needs & Underlying Issues that drive addictions

Module 3. Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health

• Pharmacotherapies
• Orthomolecular Science, Functional Medicine & Optimal Health

Module 4. Neuropharmacology & Neurophysiology (Brain Works)

• Neuroplasticity
• Neurotransmitters
• Psychosis vs Dissociation
• Psychospirituality

Module 5. Trauma model & Keys to Treatment

• Guilt vs Shame
• Dealing with ambivalence

Module 6. Brief & Early Intervention and Tripod of Support

• Stages of Change
• Costs vs Benefits – doing a brief intervention

Next LIVE Dual Diagnosis Training Dates

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We will also present the Community Development Response to ICE & Other Drugs as well as the Integrated Holistic Framework presented at;

• The Australian & New Zealand Addiction Conference (May 2016)
• Australian Holistic Healers & Counsellors Association Conference (August 2016)
• Lifeline Coordinators Conference (September 2016)
• 12th Biennial Asia Pacific International Mental Health Conference (October 2016)
• Australian Holistic Healers & Counsellors Association Conference (Oct 2017)
• The Australian Lions Drug Awareness Foundation (Nov 17)
• The Australian & New Zealand Addiction Conference (May 2021) 
• The Australian & New Zealand Addiction Conference (Jun 2024) 

The Community Development Response to ICE & Other Drugs is also listed on the Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association website: https://anzmh.asn.au/blog/addiction/community-development-response-to-ice-other-drugs

With the growing drug problems in many communities holistic healers and counsellors are needing to educate themselves about services, intervention programs and health options that are available to support their clients or the town they live in. That is exactly what the Optimal Health Group (OHG) does. We provide a range of services and present public community forums to educate local communities on the harm associated with ICE and other drugs and what positive steps they can take to improve the situation.

All participants are encouraged to read the Comorbidity Guidelines before or after the training as a precursor and preparation for the advanced Dual Diagnosis Training on this website. 

As explained on page 2 of the Comorbidity Guidelines (download here); 

“The Guidelines are not a substitute for training; rather, they should be used in conjunction with appropriate co-occurring AOD and mental health training and supervision. Workers should use their experience and expertise in applying recommendations into routine clinical practice.“

This Dual Diagnosis Training is available live and dates are listed at the bottom of our website; www.dualdiagnosistraining.com.au

It is also available ONLINE by clicking on the link https://www.dualdiagnosistraining.com.au/contact-us/ which will offer you a lifetime access to the training program that you can work through at your own pace.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues.
• This training equips workers to be able to deliver brief and early interventions to people struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues, as well as advanced psychotherapeutic skills.
• How to help people using an integrated holistic framework and helping clients to access integrative medicine from doctors and labs that can undertake advanced bio-chemical analysis to address chemical imbalances that are part of the mental health issues.

Presenter(s)

George Patriki

About the presenter(s)

George Patriki has over 7 years lived experience as an ex-addict himself and spent over 10 years accessing various treatment and recovery programs to work through the underlying issues. Soon after exiting the drug culture in 1983, George began reaching out to people with substance abuse issues and has 32 years of clinical experience as a counsellor, educator and clinical supervisor. Since 1992, he has developed this commitment into a full time vocation and career as a Dual Diagnosis Consultant on the Gold Coast and throughout Australia. George has spent countless hours helping thousands of people affected by drug & alcohol issues as well as concurrent mental health concerns. George is committed to reaching out to people struggling with addictive behaviours, particularly those with severe life controlling problems due to significant trauma. He works in areas of court advocacy, counselling, outreach, running community forums, seminars and recovery groups for drug users (including dual & multiple diagnosis) and their loved ones. George has been delivering training in Dual Diagnosis since 2000. Since then, he has 25 years of experience as an educator to Government and Non-Government organisations in Australia and in 124 countries worldwide through his online Dual Diagnosis Training (www.dualdiagnosistraining.com.au). George has Accreditation with Victorian Department of Human Services as a Clinical Drug Assessor. He also conducts basic & advanced training in drug & alcohol and mental health issues and delivers RPL assessment, training & upskilling in Certificate IV and Diploma in Community Services. He also offers clinical supervision for individuals & organisations and lectures in tertiary institutions, government and non-government organisations. George is also accredited with VicRoads in Victoria, Australia as a Clinical Supervisor for agencies that deliver Drink and Drunk Driver Behaviour Change Programs. George has been approved by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners to deliver CPD Activity training for doctors in Australia (https://www.dualdiagnosistraining.com.au/dual-diagnosis-training-for-general-practitioners-racgp/). This training equips workers to be able to deliver brief and early interventions to people struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues, as well as advanced psychotherapeutic skills. George has also completed the National Comorbidity Guidelines Train-the-Trainer program to deliver the National Comorbidity Guidelines (https://comorbidityguidelines.org.au/). Face-to-face trainer George Patriki (offers online and in-person training) https://comorbidityguidelines.org.au/face-to-face-training-program/face-to-face-programs-and-trainers-near-me He has also developed an Anger Management Program (www.anger.org.au) that is delivered live and online.

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Website/s

https://www.dualdiagnosistraining.com.au/