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The Chautauqua Alcohol Substance Abuse Council is offering a free educational session for community members and professionals entitled "Tobacco Cessation Using Motivational Interviewing" from 9-11 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave., Fredonia.
AnnaMaria Masucci, tobacco control specialist from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, will present the session, which will cover nicotine dependence, the importance of addressing tobacco, evidence-based research for pharmacotherapy, principles of motivational interviewing, incorporating motivational interviewing into tobacco cessation, stages of change, addressing ambivalence, resources and support services available.
The course is also suitable for those seeking professional credentialing as a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP) or Credentialed Prevention Specialist (CPS). The 2 CPP/CPS (Sec. 2) hours are approved for initial credit hours and for CASAC renewal by the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services. The course work is also recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Certification Board through reciprocity.
CASAC offers a number of community and professional educational opportunities throughout the year. Individualized on-site training, depending upon staff needs, is available. All trainings can be designed either as an in-service training, conference or workshop. The session is free and pre-registration is required. To register, contact CASAC or Kathleen Colby, director of training services, 664-3608, kjcolby@casacweb.org, or visit www.casacweb.org