Psychotherapy for Substance Use:
Brief Interventions

Presented by Dr. Wiplove Lamba

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal
Registration is now complimentary
Light refreshments and snacks included.
Attendance is limited to 50 participants, so early registration is encouraged.

We are excited to have you join Dr. Wiplove Lamba & colleagues Edwin Wey, Christine Vogt and Valerie Primeau for an in-depth exploration of evidence-based psychotherapies and behavioural tools that improve outcomes for patients with substance use disorder and behavioural addictions. The session will introduce you to key concepts in:

  • Motivational Interviewing;
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy;
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy;
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy;
  • Community Reinforcement Approach; and
  • Contingency Management.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify key evidence-based therapies that can effectively engage patients in care and facilitate behavior change.
  • Describe the nuances in service delivery associated with various psychotherapies through experiential exercises.

We are excited to have you join us in-person on October 15th, for a full day, experiential psychotherapy workshop! See the full agenda below.

Virtual Zoom Seminars

Prior to the conference, on September 9th, we are set to unveil a series of virtual Zoom seminars, expertly hosted and pre-recorded by Dr. Wiplove Lamba. Each informative session spans approximately 45 minutes.

Interactive Q&A

Mark your calendars for October 8th, as Dr. Lamba will be live for interactive Q&A sessions. These sessions will cover the content of the seminars, provide insights into the upcoming in-person event, and facilitate any additional knowledge transfer. Attendees will receive a list of references related to the topics discussed should they wish to further their learning and dive deeper into the content.

October 15th - Agenda

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

The art of engagement and behavior change: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing and the Community Reinforcement Approach. Exercises: Spirit of MI and functional analysis.

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Break

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Advanced approaches to behavior change: A look at distress tolerance skills and behavior chain analysis. Exercises: Behaviour chain analysis and teaching distress tolerance skills.

12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Complex trauma, PTSD and substance use: A look at stage wise approach vs. trauma treatment for concurrent disorders.
Exercises: Mock group and grounding strategies.

2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Changing the environment: Contingency management and support for the family member in practice. Exercises: Communication skills and completing CM workshop.

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Debrief, evaluations and questions

Agenda is subject to change.

Virtual Zoom Sessions

Understanding the Patient

Basics of Motivational Interviewing

Community Reinforcement Approach and CBT

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Watch the Recording »
Passcode: 1yK*#6ZT

Trauma Informed Care vs PTSD Treatment

Contingency Management

Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training

Watch the Recording »
Passcode: 40adfV*J

Putting it All Together – Building Competency in Practice

Register Today!

We have reached capacity for this workshop. Registration is now closed.

Day

Time

Topic

Day

Monday

Time

3-4 pm EST

Topic

Understanding the Patient
Watch the Recording »
Passcode: f*rL7lt5
Download the PowerPoint Presentation »

Day

Tuesday

Time

3-4 pm EST

Topic

Basics of Motivational Interviewing
Watch the Recording »
Passcode: +ed07.^d
Download the PowerPoint Presentation »

Day

Tuesday

Time

3-4 pm EST

Topic

Community Reinforcement Approach and CBT
Watch the Recording »
Passcode: s%vnD3D0
Download the PowerPoint Presentation »

Day

Monday

Time

3-4 pm EST

Topic

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Watch the Recording »
Passcode: 1yK*#6ZT

Day

Monday

Time

3-4 pm EST

Topic

Trauma Informed Care vs PTSD Treatment
Watch the Recording »
Passcode: *P@0t8TT
Download the PowerPoint Presentation »

Day

Monday

Time

3-4 pm EST

Topic

Contingency Management
Watch the Recording »
Passcode: ?1=HNMxV
Download the PowerPoint Presentation »

Day

Tuesday

Time

3-4 pm EST

Topic

Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training
Watch the Recording »
Passcode: 40adfV*J

Day

Monday

Time

3-4 pm EST

Topic

Putting it all together – building competency in practice
Watch the Recording »
Passcode: F1hK52%v
Download the PowerPoint Presentation »