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Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
… other treatment settings use SBIRT with at-risk substance users. The goal is to step in before something severe happens. SBIRT includes: Screening —Quickly looks at how severe the substance … -
Small Talks - How to answer (and ask) the tough questions
… drink alcohol?” How you answer may depend on your child’s age, but try to keep it simple. Say something like: “Alcohol is a chemical in certain drinks, like beer and wine. Adults can drink a … ‘addicted’ mean?” Start with a simple definition. “Addiction is a disease where a person wants something so badly that they can’t stop having it — even if that thing is bad for them.” If it … -
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training Course Participant Guide
… a raucous game of Taboo, or take a class together. Much of this can be done virtually, too. Do something to keep you from watching or talking about the news. You may find a self-massage is … 1. Directing: telling people what they need to do • You must face up to reality. • You must do something about this situation. 2. Warning: pointing out the risks or dangers of what a person is … humor, changing the subject, or withdrawing • That reminds me of this joke… • Let’s talk about something else. It is not to say that these responses are wrong. Indeed, there are times, … -
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training Course Facilitator Guide
… a raucous game of Taboo, or take a class together. Much of this can be done virtually, too. Do something to keep you from watching or talking about the news. You may find a self-massage is … 1. Directing: telling people what they need to do • You must face up to reality. • You must do something about this situation. 2. Warning: pointing out the risks or dangers of what a person is … humor, changing the subject, or withdrawing • That reminds me of this joke… • Let’s talk about something else. It is not to say that these responses are wrong. Indeed, there are times, … -
Resilient Wisconsin: Risk and Protective Factors
… well-being. But neither have the final say when it comes to your health. A risk factor is something that increases a person’s risk of illness, injury, or harm. Experiences like abuse or … -
Small Talk Talk Tips
… proactive The best way to prevent underage drinking is to stay ahead of it. Don’t wait until something happens. Talking early and openly about alcohol can give your kid the tools to feel … -
Alcohol Use in Wisconsin
… You can also swap some or all your drinks for alcohol-free versions. Beat boredom - Find something fun to do, especially if drinking helps you deal with boredom or stress. Try … -
Resilient Wisconsin: Trauma and Toxic Stress
… The feeling that other’s traumatic experiences are your own Excessive fear or worry that something bad may happen Nightmares Feeling hyper aware or “on guard” at all times Recurring … -
Small Talks: PowerPoint Presentation
… careful when they’re drinking, and they have too much.” [NEXT] If you did, be honest. Say something like, “I did try alcohol when I was a kid, but looking back, I realize how risky it was … -
Suicide in Wisconsin: Impact and Response
… psychiatry, perinatal psychiatry, and non-opiate pain management expertise. No other state has something like this population health focused program. The State of Wisconsin funded the … and others are sure that the medium is critical (e.g., a text can’t possibly be as good as something more personal). But maybe for many people who might be in a bleak space, it’s the …