You’re Invited! Apply to be trained in the Invitation to Change approach!

Who is this training for?

1. Can I earn CMEs for this training?

Yes, you can earn up to 14 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Part 1 of the training. However, no partial CE credits will be awarded. You are required to attend the entire training to earn CEUs. The training is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for 14 CEUs. It is also approved by the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) for 14 credit hours (provider approval number 272939). Find CE approvals by state here. 

2. Will I have to recruit participants to attend my groups and is there any support for recruitment?

Yes, you will be an integral part of recruiting participants for your ITC group as you are the local point of contact and it is an opportunity for you to build rapport with future group members. Our team will be happy to provide support through the development and printing of marketing materials (if needed) as well as optional check-ins to discuss strategies for recruitment and to answer any questions or concerns.

3. Will I be paid to facilitate ITC groups?

Your training and supervision will be fully funded through this project. Additionally, we will provide all materials and marketing support (if needed) for the first implementation of your ITC group. The scope of this project does not include compensating you for your time during the facilitation of the 15 session ITC Group.  

4. Who should I recruit to participate in the groups that I will facilitate?

ITC groups are designed for caregivers, families, and loved ones of people with substance use disorder or addition. In addition, ITC groups have been used by professionals who support caregivers, families, and loved ones. You can recruit any individual within one or more of these categories.

5. Will I obtain any certification for the training?

Yes! The CMC: Foundation for Change (CMC:FFC) offers a certification process to those attending the training. The ITC Level 1 Certification can be useful with employers, clients, colleagues, or others to show that you have spent enough time with the ITC Approach through training and supervision to effectively incorporate the model into your work. Level 1 Certification also indicates approval from the CMC:FFC for you to begin running an ITC group, which the CMC:FFC trainers will guide you through during the Level 1 Certification Protocol.

6. Can I attend the 28 hours of training virtually?

Yes, all training will be conducted virtually on Zoom. For Zoom trainings, your attendance will be tracked by downloading Zoom reports, so please ensure that your display name is your full name so your attendance can be properly marked. If you are going to share a computer with another participant, you are REQUIRED to inform CMC:FFC staff prior to the training.

7. Can the ITC groups be facilitated virtually, or do they need to be facilitated in-person only?

ITC groups can be facilitated virtually if that is the best fit for you and your co-leader. The CMC:FFC team has created slides that group leaders can use during the virtual ITC groups if they choose to do so. Support can be provided by our team or the CMC:FFC team for group leaders running virtual groups.

8. How should I secure a location to facilitate an ITC group?

ITC groups can be held at a variety of places. Example locations used to facilitate an ITC group include outreach centers, schools, churches, treatment facilities or you can host your ITC group virtually! If you have any community connections to some of the facilities listed above, this is a good starting place to securing a location if you prefer to lead an in-person group.

9. How many individuals do I need to recruit to facilitate an ITC group? (e.g., is there a minimum number of participants - 2,3,4,5?)

The ideal group size is between 8 and 12 individuals. We recommend over recruiting to account for circumstances that lead to someone dropping out of the group.

10. How many sessions could I hold each week to complete the 15-session minimum requirement by September 29th, 2024?

There is no minimum number of sessions you can hold per week to complete the 15-session requirement. 

11. Do the co-leaders need to be trained, too?

The ITC model requires that group leaders work in pairs to lead a group. Both leaders need to be trained to facilitate the group. If you need help finding a co-facilitator in your area, please let us know.

12. Is there any minimum educational degree required to become a facilitator of an ITC group?

There is no educational requirement to become a facilitator of an ITC group.

13. What if I have to miss a session of the training?

Our hope is that everyone will be able to attend each training session live so they can make the most of the opportunity to ask questions and engage with the trainers. However, we recognize that many of you have professional lives with previously scheduled conflicts and also, sometimes life happens and you might have to miss unexpectedly. Each session will be recorded and can be made available to you as an opportunity to make up the missed session. You must attend the majority of the sessions live in order to receive your certification. If you’re using this training for CEUs, please refer to the details about required attendance in that answer.