The Invitation to Change Approach® (ITC) challenges ineffective and stigmatizing messages about substance abuse and addiction by bringing evidence-based principles and practices, including kindness, together in a way that lay people (family, friends, first responders, educators, faith-based leaders) and health professionals of all kinds (nurses, doctors, therapists and recovery coaches) can use in their efforts to help a person struggling with substance use or other problematic behaviors. The model includes key elements of CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), MI (Motivational Interviewing), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and self-compassion in a framework that is user-friendly, jargon-free, and ready to be used by anyone in a helping role.

In this ITC Training you will learn evidence-based ways to understand the motivations behind substance use and other compulsive behaviors, along with motivational strategies that improve communication and promote change. We will give you resources to share with friends and families that emphasize the idea that people can take care of themselves while simultaneously staying engaged and practicing active strategies to help their struggling loved one. The ITC will help you bring science, kindness, and compassion to everyone involved in the change process, including yourself!

FORMAT: Synchronous online learning

DATES: Tuesdays, 1/28/25, 2/4/25, 2/11/25, 2/25/25, 3/4/25, 3/11/25, 3/18/25, 3/25/25, 4/1/25, 4/8/25

TIME: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

FACILITATOR: Judy Moffit, NBCT, NYSMT

GCRTC CONTACT: Valerie Lovelace, Ed.D., GCRTC Executive Director

FEE: None. Registration is required.

CTLE HOURS: 15

REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/yasbrj7b