Abdus Sami Psychiatric Trust

Workshop Details

Abdus Sami Psychiatric Clinic is going to conduct a free In-person workshop on “DEALING WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS" 

Workshop Details

Consultant psychiatrist

Dr. M A Awab Sarwar
Consultant psychiatrist
MBBS, MRCPsych (UK), FCPS
Specialty Training in Addiction Psychiatry (UK)

Completed Date

10 September 2024

Location

Clinic

Work shop Goals

  • Enhance Knowledge and Skills:

    • Improve understanding of addiction's nature, causes, and effects.
    • Develop effective counseling techniques for addressing addiction and co-occurring disorders.
    • Learn evidence-based treatment modalities like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
    • Gain proficiency in relapse prevention strategies.
    • Understand cultural sensitivity and diversity in addiction treatment.
  • Improve Therapeutic Relationship:

    • Enhance communication and empathy skills.
    • Develop rapport-building techniques.
    • Learn how to establish trust and boundaries with clients.
    • Understand the importance of active listening and reflective listening.
  • Address Ethical and Legal Considerations:

    • Learn about ethical guidelines for addiction counseling.
    • Understand confidentiality and privacy regulations.
    • Learn about informed consent and professional boundaries.
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