Mumbai: Workshop on Chemical Dependency and HIV/AIDS

[Guest guest]

" Capacity Building Workshop For Personnel in the Welfare Sector

On Chemical Dependency and HIV/AIDS " KRIPA INSTITUTE OF TRAINING

Kripa Foundation, Mt. Carmel Church, 81/A, Chapel Road, Bandra West

Mumbai: 400050

Introduction

The problem of Chemical Dependency has always been an integral part

of our society. However, during the late 70's there was an alarming

increase in the drug-use population belonging to the low socio-

economic strata, women, as well as children. It then became the need

of the hour to initiate intervention.

In the year 1981, a priest (a man of religion), an alcoholic (a man

of experience), and a doctor (a man of science) initiated the concept

of Kripa, which was started in the premises of a church in Bandra.

After the long years of service towards alcoholics and addicts, there

was a realization that, there is a paucity of staff to deal with

Chemical Dependency. Such training programmes were then initiated

through the Kripa Institute of Training in the year 1999.

KIT focuses on enhancing information base and technical ability in

Chemical Dependency and HIV/AIDS. Programmes are conducted on a

regular basis providing exposure to medical, paramedical, social

groups and experiential counsellors and students. The facilitators

include experienced nationally and internationally acclaimed

authorities from within and outside the organisation.

The last decade has seen the onslaught of HIV infection amongst

sufferers of Chemical Dependency. High-risk behaviours like sharing

needles for IV drugs, multiple partners, make them a vulnerable

group, an easy pray to the deadly virus.

The present workshop is a part of this continuous process initiated

by Kripa towards imparting training to those who have compassion for

the Chemical Dependency/ HIV affected/afflicted. Participants of the

workshop will obtain suitable competence in theory and practice for

DAMMS (Drug Abuse Management and Monitoring System) and HAMMS

(HIV/AIDS Management and Monitoring System).

Workshop Time schedule

Day-1

INTRODUCTORY SESSION:Inaugural Note Ice Breakers Pre-Course

Assessment on existing knowledge, skills and attitudes with regard to

substance abuse and HIV/AIDS, among participants. CD & HIV/AIDS

scenario in National and International context 9am to 1 pm

Practical Developing interviewing skills to elicit information,

knowledge and attitude on CD & HIV / AIDS from the client and large

groups; rapport building skills Techniques: role-play, one to one

discussions and Focused Group Discussions.

Day –2

Understanding HIV / AIDS Epidemiology, virology, Clinical

manifestations, counselling- testing, treatment options and HAMMS.

Self help groups, Harm reduction programmes Workplace prevention

Agency networking and Referral 9 am to 1 pm

HIV/AIDS Counselling Techniques. Pre/Post test, Grief therapy, family

counselling & others. 2 pm to 5 pm

Day- 3

Understanding Chemical Dependency, Classification of drugs,

Description, modes, Effects. The Disease concept Key terms in

addiction denial, craving, withdrawals, cold turkey, codependency.

Practical Using screening instruments CAGE, AUDIT, DAST

questionnaires Techniques: role-play, group discussion.

Day – 4

Therapeutics-Chemical Dependency Counselling , Detoxification,

Medical Problems De-addiction, Rehabilitation, Aftercare, CBR, Harm

reduction & DAMMS. 10 am to 1 pm

Holistic approach 3 pm to 4.30 pm

Day – 5

Field visits HIV Units: Sion Hospital,RC & Hospice at Bandra 9 am

to 12 noon. Facilitation of resource personnel, Distribution of

Certificates 2 pm onwards.

Eligibility Criteria: Preferably Graduates/ Experiential/ Other

Counsellors Date: 15th to 19th December, both days inclusive.

Venue: Kripa De addiction Centre, 3rd floor, Bhardawadi Municipal

Hospital, Andheri, Mumbai - 400 058

Registration Fee: The registration fee would be Rs. 1,500 per person

across the five days. Payments can be made by either cash or cheque

in favour of Kripa Foundation.

For Further quarries and registration, please contact:

Kripa Foundation

Ms. Rama Mulye

91-22-26778878

kripadarc@...

Ms. Piyasree Mukherjee

91-22-26429158

kripabandra@...

Kripa Foundation

Mt. Carmel Church

81/A, Chapel Road

Bandra West

Mumbai: 400050

Tel: 91-22-26405411

91-22-26429158

Email: kripabandra@...

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REGISTRATION FORM

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