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July 2004 - June 2005 Training Opportunities

This is your quick guide to trainings, workshops and other events offered by AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc. from July, 2004 - June, 2005.
Details of events are posted as they are available.
Upcoming workshops of general interest are linked to more detailed descriptions when the brochures are ready.
with questions about any of these events.

Current Offerings

July '04 August '04 September '04 October '04 November '04 December '04
January '05 February '05 March '05 April '05 May '05 June '05


2004 - 2005 Past Events

July '04
DATE TITLE LOCATION PRESENTER AUDIENCE
7/25 - 7/29 New England School of Prevention Studies Salve Regina University
Newport, RI 		Check the catalog for courses and instructors Prevention Practitioners, Community Task Force Coordinators, Student Assistance Professionals, Safe and Drug Free Schools Personnnel, State Agency Prevention Staff, Program Managers and Administrators, Volunteers and Task Force Members, Residence Service Coordinators. Others who deliver prevention services or are interested in prevention

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August '04
DATE TITLE LOCATION PRESENTER AUDIENCE
8/23 - 8/26 New England School of Best Practices in Addiction Studies
New England Advanced School of Addiction Studies 		Waterville Valley Conference Center
Waterville Valley, NH 		Check the catalog for courses and instructors Practitioners and administrators holding substance abuse treatment credentials or who have worked in chemical dependency treatment for at least five years
8/23 - 8/26 New England School of Best Practices in Addiction Treatment
New England School for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence 		Waterville Valley Conference Center
Waterville Valley, NH 		Check the catalog for courses and instructors Clinical and medical staff and supervisors of opioid addiction treatment programs, state agency representatives, recovery advocates

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September '04
DATE TITLE LOCATION PRESENTER AUDIENCE
9/27 Fennell Four-Phase Treatment (FFPT) Part II: Matching Addiction Intervention to Phase Spectacular Event Center
Bangor, ME 		Patricia Fennell, MSW, CSW-R Substance abuse counselors, mental health counselors, other service providers, interested consumers
9/27
Runs for 4 weeks 		Understanding and Utilizing 12 Step Programs Online James Wuelfing, BA, CPP, NRPP Substance abuse counselors and supervisors
9/30 Confidentiality, Ethics, The Counselor, and the Law Spectacular Event Center
Bangor, ME 		Jacqui Abikoff, LICSW, LADC Substance Abuse counselors interested in learning more about professional ethics

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October '04
DATE TITLE LOCATION PRESENTER AUDIENCE
10/1 Confidentiality, Ethics, The Counselor and the Law Holiday Inn West
Portland, ME 		Jacqui Abikoff, LICSW, LADC Substance Abuse counselors interested in learning more about professional ethics
10/11
Runs for 4 weeks 		Advanced Pharmacology: Staying Current with Drugs of Abuse Online Kevin Scheel, MS, MAC, LMFT Substance Abuse counselors and supervisors
10/16-17 PRI Continuing Education Conference Samoset Resort
Rockport, ME 		PRI Staff Certified PRIME For Life Instructors
10/18 Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance-Related Disorders: Engagement; Treatment; and Relapse Prevention Spectacular Event Center
Bangor, ME 		David Mee-Lee, M.D. Substance abuse counselors, mental health counselors, and interested consumers
10/25
Runs for 5 weeks 		Effective Strategies for Engaging Youth with Co-occurring Disorders Online Michael Torch, M.A., L.A.D.C., C.C.S. Substance Abuse counselors and supervisors
10/25
Runs for 5 weeks 		Contingency Management Adoption Training Maine Principals Association
Augusta, ME 		Nancy Petry Participating Agencies Only
10/26 The Twelve Core Functions Spectacular Event Center
Bangor, ME 		Susan Polyot, M.Ed., LADC, CEAP Substance Abuse counselors preparing for certification and those who are interested in improving skills in applying the core functions to their work.
10/28 The Twelve Core Functions Holiday Inn West
Portland, ME 		Susan Polyot, M.Ed., LADC, CEAP Substance Abuse counselors preparing for certification and those who are interested in improving skills in applying the core functions to their work.

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November '04
DATE TITLE LOCATION PRESENTER AUDIENCE
11/1 3rd Annual OSA Prevention Providers Day Civic Center
Augusta, ME 		OSA Staff OSA Prevention Providers
11/1-5 DSAT Facilitator Training Hampton Inn
Waterville, ME 		John Eno Invitation only
11/4 Emerging Infectious Diseases in ME: The Public Health Response Civic Center
Augusta, ME 		Various Physicians and allied health care professionals interested in emerging infectious diseases of public health significance
11/8
Runs for 5 weeks 		HIV and Addictions: Dispelling the Myths Online Steven Horovitz, MA Substance abuse counselors and supervisors
11/15
Runs for 5 weeks 		Core Functions in Addictions Counseling Online Kevin Scheel, MS, MAC, LMFT Substance abuse counselors and supervisors
11/15 - 11/18 The Next Generation of Clinical Supervision: The Powell Blended Model of Clinical Supervision Holiday Inn
Waterville, ME 		David Powell, Ph.D. Substance Abuse Counselors and Clinical Supervisors who need training to qualify for the IC&RC certification
11/19
 		Assessment of Risk in the Potentially Violent Client Bangor Motor Inn
Bangor, ME 		Robert Kinscherff, Ph.D., Esq. Substance Abuse Counselors, Mental Health Counselors and Interested Consumers

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December '04
DATE TITLE LOCATION PRESENTER AUDIENCE
12/8 Substance Abuse and Child Mal-Treatment Trade Winds Motor Inn
Rockland, ME 		Bob Long, Pat Kimball, Karen Mosher Invitation Only

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January '05
DATE TITLE LOCATION PRESENTER AUDIENCE
1/5 Treatment Provider Meeting
Cancelled 		Black Bear Inn and Conference Center
Orono, ME 		OSA Staff OSA licensed treatment providers
1/6 Record Keeping for Chemical Dependency Counselors Holiday Inn
Waterville, ME 		Larry Tyler, M.Ed., LADC, MAC (ME) Clinicians who are struggling with paperwork, and clinical supervisors who are searching for techniques to help their staff improve writing skills
1/12 Treatment Provider Meeting
Cancelled 		Belgrade Recreation Center
Belgrade, ME 		OSA Staff OSA licensed treatment providers
1/19 Treatment Provider Meeting
Cancelled 		Captain Daniel Stone Inn
Brunswick, ME 		OSA Staff OSA licensed treatment providers
1/19 Neurobiology of Addiction
Workshop is Full 		Holiday Inn West
Portland, ME 		Mark Publicker, MD, FASAM Substance abuse counselors, prevention specialists, and other professionals seeking information on the neurobiology of addictions. This training is designed for people new to the addictions field or professionals wishing to renew or update their knowledge of this subject.
1/20 Neurobiology of Addiction Spectacular Event Center
Bangor, ME 		Mark Publicker, MD, FASAM Substance abuse counselors, prevention specialists, and other professionals seeking information on the neurobiology of addictions. This training is designed for people new to the addictions field or professionals wishing to renew or update their knowledge of this subject.
1/26 Treatment Provider Meeting
Cancelled 		Hampton Inn
Saco, ME 		OSA Staff OSA licensed treatment providers

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February '05
DATE TITLE LOCATION PRESENTER AUDIENCE
2/3 Basic Group Skills in Substance Abuse Treatment Maine Principals' Association
Augusta, ME 		Michael Gaudet, LICSW, LCDP Substance Abuse Counselors interested in developing group facilitation skills
2/9 - 11 Motivational Interviewing: A Training for Trainers Maine Principals' Association
Augusta, ME 		Joel I. D. Ginsburg, Ph.D. Substance Abuse Professionals who: have attended basic MI training; have an understanding of Stages of Change, theories of human motivation and the philosophical and clinical basis for MI; have implemented MI into their clinical practice; and have support and commitment within their organization for the adoption of MI

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March '05
DATE TITLE LOCATION PRESENTER AUDIENCE
3/7 (runs for 5 weeks) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Online Jennifer Frey, Ph.D. Substance Abuse Counselors and Supervisors
3/10 Advanced Group Skills Maine Principals' Association
Augusta, ME 		Michael Gaudet, LICSW, LCDP Substance Abuse Counselors who have completed a basic "group skills" course and are interested in advanced skills for working with client groups.
3/21 (runs for 4 weeks) Motivational Interviewing Online Richard Brown, MD, MPH Substance Abuse Counselors and Supervisors
3/23 Cultural Competence: A Matter of Competence? Spectacular Event Center
Bangor, ME 		Cher A. Shannon, MHSA, LADC Substance abuse counselors, clinicians, and other professionals wanting to learn more about the impact culture has on the therapeutic relationship. This training is designed for people new to the addictions field or professionals wishing to renew or update their knowledge of this subject
3/24 Cultural Competence: A Matter of Competence?
Cancelled 		Holiday Inn West
Portland, ME 		Cher A. Shannon, MHSA, LADC Substance abuse counselors, clinicians, and other professionals wanting to learn more about the impact culture has on the therapeutic relationship. This training is designed for people new to the addictions field or professionals wishing to renew or update their knowledge of this subject
3/30 Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control: An Action Plan for Maine 2005 -07
For information contact 		Trade Winds Motor Inn
Rockland, ME 		Mary Kate Appicelli and Featured Local Speakers Public health providers/educators; primary care providers; mental health professionals; substance abuse professionals; policymakers; patient advocates; anyone interested in preventing and controlling viral hepatitis in Maine

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April '05
DATE TITLE LOCATION PRESENTER AUDIENCE
4/6 Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control: An Action Plan for Maine 2005 -07
For information contact 		Holiday Inn West
Portland, ME 		Mary Kate Appicelli and Featured Local Speakers Public health providers/educators; primary care providers; mental health professionals; substance abuse professionals; policymakers; patient advocates; anyone interested in preventing and controlling viral hepatitis in Maine
4/8 The Adolescent Brain: Substance Abuse and Relapse Prevention Elks Lodge
Waterville, ME 		Michael Nerney Substance abuse counselors, mental health counselors, and anyone working with teenagers.
4/14 Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control: An Action Plan for Maine 2005 -07
For information contact 		Spectacular Event Center
Bangor, ME 		Mary Kate Appicelli and Featured Local Speakers Public health providers/educators; primary care providers; mental health professionals; substance abuse professionals; policymakers; patient advocates; anyone interested in preventing and controlling viral hepatitis in Maine
4/15 Compassion Fatigue and Resiliency: Replenishing Your Spirit Four Points Sheraton
Bangor, ME 		Virginia Fry, M.A. Substance abuse counselors, mental health counselors, interested consumers, and other service providers
4/18 (runs for 4 weeks) Introduction to Club Drugs Online Stanley Chin, J.D. Substance Abuse Counselors and Supervisors
4/29 Techniques of Stabilization in Treatment of Clients with Trauma and Substance Use Disorders Caribou Inn and Convention Center
Caribou, ME 		Raymond McGarty, MS, LADC, LCS Substance abuse and mental health clinical professionals

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May '05
DATE TITLE LOCATION PRESENTER AUDIENCE
5/9 - 5/12 The Next Generation of Clinical Supervision: The Powell Blended Model of Clinical Supervision Holiday Inn
Waterville, ME 		Dr. David Powell Professionals who wish to become Certified Clinical Supervisors. As of 11/01/04 any professional who supervises substance abuse counselors must have this credential.
5/10 Maine Immunization Conference - Augusta Augusta Civic Center
Augusta, ME 		See Program Website Health professionals who are responsible for managing, staffing at a professional level, or supporting child and adult immunization programs: health program administrators, nursing professionals, physician assistants, and physicians.
5/17 Maine Immunization Conference - Houlton Houlton Regional Hospital
Augusta, ME 		See Program Website Health professionals who are responsible for managing, staffing at a professional level, or supporting child and adult immunization programs: health program administrators, nursing professionals, physician assistants, and physicians.
5/20 Food and Body Image Concerns: Effective Treatment Strategies Four Points Sheraton
Bangor, ME 		Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, M.A. Substance abuse counselors, mental health counselors, interested consumers, and other service providers
5/24 Since You're Credentialled as a Supervisor: Now What? Holiday Inn
Waterville, ME 		Dr. David Powell This is a must have course for credentialed and want-to be credentialed clinical supervisors. There are very few opportunities to attend a one-day refresher and advanced course in supervision, don't miss this one!
5/30 (runs for 4 weeks) Introduction to Ethics Online Fredrick Reamer, Ph.D. Substance Abuse Counselors and Supervisors

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June '05
DATE TITLE LOCATION PRESENTER AUDIENCE
6/2 Confidentiality, Ethics, the Counselor and the Law Ramada Inn
Bangor, ME 		Jacqui Abikoff, LICSW, LADC Substance abuse counselors interested in learning more about professional ethics
6/3 Confidentiality, Ethics, the Counselor and the Law Holiday Inn West
Portland, ME 		Jacqui Abikoff, LICSW, LADC Substance abuse counselors interested in learning more about professional ethics
6/6 DEEP Instructor Booster Training Maine Principal's Association
Augusta, ME 		AdCare Regional Coordinators Limited to PRIME for Life and Under 21 instructors employed by AdCare
6/7 Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN) Audio Conference Call at several locations throughout ME Michael McAdoo, Director of Adolescent Services for the Vermont Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
Annie Ramniceanu, Clinical Director for Spectrum Youth and Family Services 		Agency Directors, Program Managers, Clinical Directors
6/20-24 New England School of Addiction Studies Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA 		various New and re-certifying alcohol and drug clinical professionals and human service professionals working with those at risk of substance abuse.
6/30 Practical Intervention Strategies for Trauma Recovery Sheraton
Bangor, ME 		Lori Beyer, LICSW, MSWAC Substance abuse, mental health, other social service professionals professionals, and interested consumers

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