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Implementing Evidence-Based Practices Workshop

Implementing Evidence-Based Practices Workshop – Monday September 22, 2008 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm in Centennial Hall at the Thompson Center on UNO’s campus.

Everyone is talking about Evidence-Based Practices, but effectively implementing them into your practice can be a challenge. Are you ready to explore solutions to some you biggest implementation challenges? Here is your opportunity…..

• What is happening
  Join us at the Thompson Center on Monday, September 22, 2008 for an Implementing Evidence-Based Practices Workshop which will examine barriers associated with implementing Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs).

• What skills will I or my staff learn?
  During this workshop participants will:
• Examine the gap that exists between the validation of a particular practice in a clinical context and the actual implementation of that practice;
• Discuss the real-life challenges faced by practitioners when implementing EBPs;
• Understand how an organization’s beliefs and attitudes can hinder or foster the implementation process; and
• Learn specific strategies that can be used to begin bridging the gap to effective implementation.

• Who should attend?
  Anyone who has begun or is considering implementing EBPs into their practice.

• What are some of the benefits of attending?
• A summary of current research regarding EBPs
• Copies of all workshop materials and resources
• CEUs
  
• What is the cost of attending?
  SATI is offering this workshop free of charge. Advanced registration is required.

Click here to Register Today! Questions can be directed to Nicki Kennedy at nckennedy@unomaha.edu or 402-554-3844.

Surveys on Training Needs and Barriers

During July and August 2008, SATI will be conducting a survey regarding the need for and barriers to different types of trainings for substance abuse treatment providers. If you would like to be included in this survey, please email your Name, Address, Phone Number and Email Address to unosati@unomaha.edu. Look for the surveys to be distributed later this summer.