Description: The Invitation to Change is a holistic helping model for families affected by
substance use, drawing from concepts also found in CRAFT, MI, and ACT.
Participants will leave the training with a complete set of tools for working
with families. More about the approach here.
This event is jointly sponsored by the Great Lakes ATTC (HHS Region 5), South
Southwest ATTC (HHS Region 6), Mountain Plains ATTC (HHS Region 8), Northwest
ATTC (HHS region 10), Southeast ATTC (Region 4) and Mid-America ATTC (Region 7)
and the ATTC Network Coordinating Office.
Participation Requirements: Each applicant organization or community will identify 3
individuals to participate in both Level 1 and Level 2 of the ITC Approach
training. The three individuals will be made up of 2 support group
co-facilitators and 1 individual to provide project oversight and support. You
will need the names and emails for the three individuals to complete this
application.
After training is complete, we require organizations to host a 15-week ITC Approach support group, delivered in person or virtually. Responsibilities include:
- Schedule 15-week ITC support group (1 session per week)
- Identify location for ITC support group (in-person or virtual)
- Recruit family members and loved ones to attend ITC support group
- Provide logistical support and supplies for ITC support group
- Provide oversight, guidance, and support for facilitators
When/Where: This training will take place over Zoom.
All sessions are held on 12-4pm ET/ 11am-3pm CT/ 10am-2pm MT/ 9am-1pm PT/8am-12pm AKST
Level 1 training will teach participants the fundamentals of the Invitation to Change: 7/10, 7/11, 7/17, 7/18
Level 2 training of the training will teach participants how to utilize the Invitation to Change in individual and group settings using the Group Curriculum: 7/31, 8/7, 8/14
Attendance Requirements: The availability of spots is limited. Full commitment is expected of participants for all seven training sessions.