Anchorage Classroom Learning

Motivational Interviewing Introduction to theory, spirit, principles and strategies of MI. Students will practice through role play and interactive group exercises, enhancing skills in rapport, change talk, and establishing commitment language from the client.	Hours: 16 CEU Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Date: June 3-4, 2019 Instructor: James Fitterling, Ph.D Cost: $70.00 Location: Radact Office
DSM This course will describe the new diagnostic criteria and compare the DSM-lV and the new DSM –5. Emphasis will be placed on the new diagnostic category of Substance Use and Addictive Disorders, and Mental Health Disorders, including the most likely to be found co-occurring with substance use disorders The course will discuss the elimination of the old five Axis diagnostic classification system, and the movement away from categorical to dimensional assessment of risk and severity. The implications of the elimination of the substance “abuse” and “dependence” diagnosis will be discussed as will determining severity of addictive disorders.	Hours: 16 CEU Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Date: June 5-6, 2019 Instructor: Gloria Eldridge, Ph.D Cost: $70.00 Location: Radact Office
To register, call Virginia at 907-563-9202 or email: virginiar@gci.net Class will be held at RADACT OFFICE University Center(Sadlers Mall) 3901 Old Seward Hwy Ste 8 Anchorage, AK