Understanding Substance Use

Level One Core QoC Workshop Series

This interactive, engaging workshop series will cover information about and related to substance use, including viewing substance use on a continuum, substance use effects, how people make change, review of an abstinence approach and a harm reduction approach, recovery treatment options in Ontario, stamping out stigma, and recovery concepts.

Please note that this is a revised and updated version of the workshop formally called Addictions 101: Exploring Substance Use and Gambling.

Learning Objectives

  • Introduction to or a refresher of addiction concepts
  • Develop a deeper understanding of substance use
  • Team building
  • Opportunity to learn from each other
  • Explore work through a concurrent disorder lens


FAQs

Who should attend these workshops?
These workshops are designed specifically for helping professionals. We define “helping professional” as anyone in a position of interacting with people in providing a service.

How many people can attend?
Registration for this workshop series has been capped at 35 participants.

What is a level one core QoC workshop?
This refers to a workshop that is a part of QoC’s core curriculum and is offered at a more basic level, though it can be beneficial to anyone regardless of their experience in the field.

Do I need to attend all of the sessions?
You must be able to attend at least two out of the three workshops. If you miss one workshop, you will be sent the recording to review. All attendees will receive certificates of attendance for participating in a minimum of 2/3 workshops.

Will these sessions be recorded?
Yes. These workshops will be recorded and limited-time links will be sent to participants who miss one session.

What is your refund policy?
We can offer refunds up to seven days before the first workshop. Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable. After this period, we can accept substitutions. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Who can I contact with further questions?
Contact the QoC Project Lead at or 705-927-3448.

The cost of this presentation has been subsidized through a partnership with the Peterborough Drug Strategy and its members. Bursaries are available upon request.

The event is finished.

Hourly Schedule

Monday, November 9, 2020

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Part One
Speakers:
Ashley Davidson, Cheryl Robinson

Monday, November 16, 2020

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Part Two
Speakers:
Ashley Davidson, Cheryl Robinson

Monday, November 23, 2020

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Part Three
Speakers:
Ashley Davidson, Cheryl Robinson
Ashley Davidson
Ashley Davidson
Admission Coordinator
Ashley Davidson has been working in the field of addiction and mental health for almost 10 years. Ashley started working as a case manager with clients struggling with homelessness, addiction, and mental health. Ashley focused many years on intake supports at an outpatient community addiction agency where they learned fundamental knowledge around addiction. In 2020, Ashley moved to an admission coordinator position at an inpatient treatment centre that focuses on trauma and addiction for first responders, active military, and veterans. Ashley is passionate about supporting clients in navigating systems and accessing addiction and mental health supports.
Cheryl Robinson
Cheryl Robinson
Cheryl Robinson first entered the helping professions over twenty-five years ago by working at a shelter for men experiencing homelessness. It was there at the shelter that she became aware of the devastating cycle of addiction. Cheryl has been offering counselling for individuals concerned with their mental health and addictions for over seventeen years and has been a registered psychotherapist since 2015. Cheryl worked at a community addiction centre for fifteen years before serving as the Clinical Director of a residential treatment centre for two years. Currently, Cheryl works at Hope for Today Counselling in private practice and offers presentations in the community to help reduce stigma concerning mental health and addictions.

More Info

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Location

Zoom
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Speakers

  • Ashley Davidson
    Ashley Davidson
    Admission Coordinator

    Ashley Davidson has been working in the field of addiction and mental health for almost 10 years. Ashley started working as a case manager with clients struggling with homelessness, addiction, and mental health. Ashley focused many years on intake supports at an outpatient community addiction agency where they learned fundamental knowledge around addiction. In 2020, Ashley moved to an admission coordinator position at an inpatient treatment centre that focuses on trauma and addiction for first responders, active military, and veterans. Ashley is passionate about supporting clients in navigating systems and accessing addiction and mental health supports.

  • Cheryl Robinson
    Cheryl Robinson

    Cheryl Robinson first entered the helping professions over twenty-five years ago by working at a shelter for men experiencing homelessness. It was there at the shelter that she became aware of the devastating cycle of addiction. Cheryl has been offering counselling for individuals concerned with their mental health and addictions for over seventeen years and has been a registered psychotherapist since 2015. Cheryl worked at a community addiction centre for fifteen years before serving as the Clinical Director of a residential treatment centre for two years. Currently, Cheryl works at Hope for Today Counselling in private practice and offers presentations in the community to help reduce stigma concerning mental health and addictions.

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