In an effort to identify and provide innovative resources to rural communities in Region 6, we are partnering with the CMC: Foundation for Change to expand the reach of their Invitation to Change groups in our region. The CMC: Foundation for Change describes the ITC Approach as a holistic helping framework based in science and kindness, designed for the families and loved ones of people affected by substance use, as well as the professionals who support them. The model (below) is made up of three main parts: helping with Understanding, helping with Awareness, and helping with Action. At the center of it all is Practice, because learning new behavior can’t happen without it.
Learn more about the Invitation To Change Approach from the CMC: Foundation for Change.
As a part of our mission for this project, we are able to offer training to become an ITC Group facilitator at no cost to participants. In order to be eligible, you must be able to facilitate an ITC group in a rural community in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma or Texas. The first step of the application process is to complete our interest survey by February 21st. If you complete the interest survey, our team will reach out with additional instructions for the full application which is due by February 28th.
Free Training Information
Who is this training for?
The program is designed for caregivers, families, and loved ones of people with substance use disorder or addiction.
This program has also been used by professionals who support caregivers, families, and loved ones.
The Program training materials will support you in a helping journey. Participants are invited to reflect on what it means to help, reimagine the role that caregivers/loved ones can play in the change process, and learn strategies for helping.
When are the trainings?
All trainings are from 9am – 1pm CT (8am – 12pm MT)
Part 1: Invitation to Change Intensive | Part 2: Group Leader Support |
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03/26/2025 | 04/16/2025 |
03/27/2025 | 04/23/2025 |
04/02/2025 | 04/30/2025 |
04/03/2025 |