Hi, thank you for your interest in our Self Paced 12 hour S.A.M.H.I. Advanced Dual Diagnosis Training (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Interventions), which is the next level after our 2 hour S.A.M.H.I. Chemically Speaking Two (Brief Intervention) training program.

This training is also tax deductible as a work related expense and enables people to maintain professional development and upskilling.

If people want a certificate of attendance and also qualify for 12 points of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) for their professional peak body (APS, ACA, AASW, CPA, PACFA, ACWA etc), they need to complete the full intensive training. If people obtain the promotional rate from Udemy, then they receive a certificate from Udemy at the completion of this course.

If your peak body requires a certificate from the Optimal Health Group instead, participants need to pay the normal fee of $195 from the link on our website (dualdiagnosistraining . com . au);

If you need a certificate from Optimal Health Group, please contact us on george@dualdiagnosistraining.com.au to enrol and pay the difference between the promotional rate and the normal $195.

This advanced training covers all of the current evidence based, best practice in the Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) and Mental Health from an integrated, holistic framework. 

In June 2018, S.A.M.H.I. launched its 6 module, 12 hour course on Dual Diagnosis Training (www.samhi.online). This training will equip workers to be able to deliver brief & early interventions to people struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues, as well as advanced psychotherapeutic skills. This is the same as the comprehensive 2 day advanced training that is being delivered live across Australia and explained on our Dual Diagnosis Training Australian website;

The reason why S.A.M.H.I Dual Diagnosis Training has gone online is to expand the coverage of the highly acclaimed, comprehensive 2 day advanced Dual Diagnosis Training designed and presented by George Patriki. George and many of his staff will be still conducting live training under the banner of Dual Diagnosis Training in conjunction with the online adapted S.A.M.H.I course. We have very specifically and deliberately made this course very affordable at $195. This is half price. Join with us to address the alarming substance abuse and the co-morbid mental health issues that are rising in our communities across Australia and overseas.

Module 1. Drugs & Effects

• Cycle of Addiction

• Alcohol

• Drink & Drug Driving

• Tobacco

• Cannabis

• Stimulants (Speed, Ice, Ecstasy, Cocaine)

• Inhalants (volatile substances)

Module 2. Addictions & Mental Health

• Dual Diagnosis

• Integrative Holistic Model

• Needs & Underlying Issues that drive addictions

Module 3. Harm Minimisation & Optimal Health

• Pharmacotherapies

• Orthomolecular Science, Functional Medicine & Optimal Health

Module 4. Neuropharmacology & Neurophysiology (Brain Works)

• Neuroplasticity

• Neurotransmitters

• Psychosis vs Dissociation

• Psychospirituality

Module 5. Trauma model & Keys to Treatment

• Guilt vs Shame

• Dealing with ambivalence

Module 6. Brief & Early Intervention and Tripod of Support

• Stages of Change

• Costs vs Benefits – doing a brief intervention

This course is Self Paced and will also help people to run family support groups and receive updated skills in evidence base best practice from an integrative holistic approach.