Brief Intervention: An Approach to Working with Adolescents Using Substances 11/10/2026
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Brief intervention is a short-term counseling intervention that consists of two to four sessions aimed at adolescents who use alcohol and/or other drugs.
This training uses the following approaches to meet the needs of adolescents:
Motivational interviewing
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Stage of change model
The goal of this training is to build the skills of counselors and other providers working with adolescents.
Brief intervention is a research-validated strategy to reduce adolescent substance use.
Event Details
Audience
School counselors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, wellness coordinators, behavioral/mental health staff, Certified Wellness Coaches, and support staff working in middle and high schools.
Facilitator(s)
Violeta Mora
Included
Lunch
Location
Marina Village Conference Center 1936 Quivira Way San Diego, CA 92109 Map | Driving Directions Note: Terrace Room Maps and directions provided by Google® Maps. Please verify map and driving directions for accuracy prior to attending event.
