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The Invitation to Change: A Short Guide is a practical guide to the 9 core topics of the Invitation to Change Approach, the helping approach at the core of everything we do.
A multi-week training in the Invitation to Change Approach®, with Rutgers University.
4 meetings, beginning
April 28th, 2022
9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. EST
Online
Digital - Zoom
Professionals
$225
Multiple CEs available, see registration page for more information
The Invitation to Change Approach is a holistic helping framework based in science and kindness, designed for the families and loved ones of people struggling with substance use.
It draws on evidence-based practices from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) to offer a full set of helping tools that are grounded in compassion, connection, and hope.
Dr. Carpenter is a clinical psychologist and research scientist who has received federal and private foundation grant money for investigating the psychological, behavioral, and neurobiological factors associated with addictive behaviors and their treatment. He has over 20 years of experience developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based motivational and cognitive-behavioral strategies for facilitating important lifestyle changes and has held academic and research scientist positions at NY based Universities and state agencies. Dr. Carpenter has authored or co-authored over 70 journal articles and chapters on these topics including the The 20 Minute Guide, a workbook for people who have a loved one struggling with substance use, which can be read here: https://the20minuteguide.com/
