This workshop will explore Addiction models, highlight treatment pathways, and will draw on helpful resources such as the Cycle of Change, that can be supportive of the working alliance, and easily woven into our clinical work.
Course Content
Presenter
Mike Meleady PSTSA (P) is a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and an internationally endorsed Supervisor and Trainer. Mike has a thriving private practice and hi background is in education. Mike has worked for many years within the LGBTQI+ community where the focus of his work was the impact of drug & alcohol use on mental health & wellbeing. Mike gained expert experience working with those who engaged in Chemsex, ran a Chemsex clinic for the NHS, and worked alongside the criminal justice system, supporting those who offended in a substance use context. Mike also worked alongside organisations such as Turning Point & CGL to train and support staff with delivering group interventions for substance use. Mike is a trainer, delivering content around drug & alcohol use, LGBTQ+ Awareness, Chemsex, LGBTQ+Mental Health, Allyship & Service Inclusion, and is also a Primary Tutor at TA East.
