Brief Intervention Program- An Alternative to Suspension Approach 11/03/2026
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
In-person, 1-day training. Brief Intervention is a short-term counseling intervention that uses motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, and the stages-of-change model to meet the needs of adolescents who use alcohol and/or other drugs. Brief Intervention is a counseling type of intervention consisting of 2-4 sessions for adolescents who use alcohol and or other drugs. This training concerns a specific intervention approach developed by Dr. Ken Winters.
Participants will learn to:
Examine attitudes and relationships with teens
Teach adolescents how to take a more active and reflective role in decisions about their own behavior
Identify strategies that would support an adolescent-driven plan to make decisions they see as beneficial
Increase knowledge about drug, alcohol, and tobacco use among teens
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact Elizabeth Keitz at (562) 469-4700.
Event Details
Audience
School Administrators, Counselors, Social Workers, School Nurses, Community Liaisons
Facilitator(s)
Dr. Pamela Luna Mark Hernandez
Included
Workbook will be provided; Breakfast and Lunch
Location
Los Angeles County Office of Education ECW 12830 Columbia Way Downey, CA 90242-4720 Map | Driving Directions Note:ECW- Conference Room 606B
