In response to a needs assessment of those desiring to help others through the recovery process I have been challenged to put together a new approach in equipping individuals to serve in this way. The course "From Addictions Isolation to Freedom: Helping Others Embrace a New World" has now been revamped and updated.

A New Approach

Many have said that while the technical and knowledge based learning received through workshops was important, their greatest need was for personal development and growth. They found that assisting people in recovery requires a healthy and growing Helper. They realized all the knowledge in the world would not make a difference unless they were able to provide in a healthy and helpful way.

Therefore I have initiated an approach that addresses both needs by using a multifaceted format of teaching, mentoring, therapeutic coaching along with vicarious learning within the group. The 20 hour course entitled "From Addiction Isolation to Freedom" is presented in a smaller group setting of no more than 15 people. This format is meant to achieve the goal of receiving personal development and growth along with the knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective Helper/Counsellor.

The goal of this format is to equip individuals to help others with the same help they have received. The most effective helper is a helper who has experienced grace and growth in a journey of recovery from their own brokenness!


"From Addiction Isolation to Freedom: Helping Others Embrace a New World"
20 Hour Certificate Course

(See below for Course Description)

  Continuing Education Units Available

  April 9 - 10 & 16 - 17, 2010 - Fee: $300.00

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Recovery Centre for Addictions, Trauma & Families
Suite 218 - 294 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
204-956-5502

  Course Schedule

Week One
Friday, April 9, 2010:  1 P.M. - 5 P.M.
Saturday, April 10, 2010:  9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Week Two

Friday, April 16, 2010:  1 P.M. - 5 P.M.
Saturday, April 17, 2010:  9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

  Much of this experience will be about "just in time" learning as you experience personal development and growth that will empower your helping ministry and profession.

  This course will now be presented only once a year.

You may register online at www.addictionscounselling.ca or mail your registration and payment to:

Recovery Centre for Addictions, Trauma & Families
Suite 218 - 294 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3C 0B9

About the Presenter:

Larry Larson is Director of and Supervising Counsellor for Recovery Centre for Addictions, Trauma and Families in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He has 28 years of background in teaching, counselling and clinical work. He specializes in trauma and addictions recovery and has a particular passion for working with families. For more information you may call 204-956-5502.

COURSE OUTLINE

I. Understanding the World of Addictions
  a.. The Addictive Process as a Downward Spiral
  b.. Stages & Processes of Change
  c.. The Recovery Process as a Spiritual Journey
  d.. Helpful Conversations
II. Enabling Positive Lifestyle Change
  a.. Assessments
  b.. In Depth Application of Stages & Processes of Change
  c.. Faith Based Recovery Plan
  d.. Transformational Healing: Embracing a New Lifestyle
III. Healing Through Groups: The Power of Authentic Community
  a.. Shame as a Destroyer of Relational Bridges
  b.. Stages for Building Authentic Community
  c..  Community as a Restorer of Dignity & Self Acceptance
  d.. Skills for Facilitating the Transformation of the Shame Based Identity
IV. Healing the Family
  a.. The Family as a System
  b.. Roles and Masks
  c.. Healing from Co-dependence
  d.. Attachments and Boundaries
V. Working with Youth
  a.. Risk Factors and Conditions
  b.. Youth Cycle of Dependence
  c.. Developing and Fostering Resiliency and Self Confidence
VI. Intervention Strategies
  a.. Opportunities for Intervention
  b.. Motivational Interviewing
  c.. Designing and Delivering an Intervention Statement
  d.. Major focus on Family & Youth Intervention