Module  

(Learning goals) 

Learning Objectives 

Performance / Practice outcome (Clinical competency) 

Differentiate between Common Substances  

(60 min) 

1.  Examine how your own biases, beliefs, assumptions, and values impact your work with youth who use substances.  

2.   Describe the spectrum of substance use. 

3.   Explain the associated risks and health effects of specific substance use. 

4.    Identify common types of stigma experienced by youth with regards to substance use.  

·       Self-assess knowledge gaps 

·       Access evidence-informed, relevant, and up-to-date information on specific substances 

·       Align with Foundry’s values/goals 

Recognize the Link between Substance Use and Mental Health 

 (60 min) 

1.  List relevant risk and protective factors associated with substance use. 

2.   Describe internalizing and externalizing disorders. 

3.   Identify the service needs of youth with concurrent disorders 

4.   Be aware of specific obstacles that interfere with youth obtaining appropriate services addressing concurrent disorders. 

5.  Apply appropriate service options to address the needs of youth with concurrent disorders 

·       Explain the interrelationship of concurrent disorders in youth 

Conduct Universal Screening for Substance Use 

(60 min)  

1.  Describe the importance of universal screening for substance use. 

2. Use and interpret the GAIN-SDScr screening tool 

3. Identify the most appropriate service options to meet the needs of youth based on their GAIN-SDScr responses. 

·       Screen youth for substance use 

Explore Substance Use Counselling Approaches 

 (60 min) 

1. Explain the “stages of change” model. 

2. Differentiate between “change talk” versus “sustain talk”.  

3. Apply motivational interviewing techniques to assess youth readiness to change, and help youth clarify their goals.  

4. Identify appropriate harm reduction approaches, strategies, and support specific to substance use. 

·       Use MI 

·       Provide trauma-informed care 

Build Supportive Relationships with Youth and Family Members 

 (60 min) 

1.  Explain the principles of family involvement when working with youth with problematic substance use. 

2.  Describe confidentiality and consent to disclose information when involving a youth’s family members in their care. 

3.  Identify the risk factors and protective factors for youth substance use that are specific to their family. 

4.  Identify family-based interventions and principles that can help foster collaborative partnerships between youth and their family members/caregivers. 

·       Involve family in youth’s substance use journey 

Conclusion & Scenario-based Assessment 

(5 min)

1.  Access relevant resources to support your ongoing learning. 

·       Engage in ongoing learning & reflection