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Jean Dixon – Psychiatric Nurse & Addiction Recovery Specialist

About

Jean Dixon is a highly experienced Psychiatric Nurse with a distinguished career in leadership within the nursing profession.  Throughout her career, Jean has played a key role in establishing and managing various treatment centres focused on recovery from addiction.

She believes in accompanying individuals through their challenges, providing compassionate and informed guidance.

Services

Recovery Assistants Course

This specialised part-time course is designed for individuals seeking to provide professional support for recovery from various forms of addictive behaviours. Taught by a team of qualified and experienced trainers, it includes 50 supervised internship hours at registered treatment facilities.

• Provides a foundational understanding of addiction, treatment, and recovery
• Develops essential counselling skills, including an introduction to Motivational Interviewing
• Incorporates personal development tools such as journaling and reflective feedback
• Runs over 12 weeks
• Fortnightly sessions on Fridays from 16:30 – 18:30
• Regular assignments and personalised feedback

1. Chemical Addictions – Understanding substance-related disorders
2. Complex Issues – Addressing co-occurring disorders and behavioural addictions
3. Communication Skills – Developing effective counselling techniques
4. Recovery, Relapse & Other Topics – Exploring long-term recovery strategies

Supervision & Training for Addiction Treatment Professionals

Jean provides professional development opportunities for addiction treatment professionals, including:

• Individual and group supervision for staff working in addiction treatment
• Consultation services to help organisations develop and maintain healthy systems and structures
• One-day training workshops on key topics such as:
  • A Systemic Approach to Recovery from Addiction
  • Communication & Boundaries in the Workplace

A Family Systems Approach to Recovery from Addiction

Addiction affects not only the individual but also their entire network of relationships. Current research highlights the effectiveness of a systemic approach that involves social and familial networks in the recovery process. Jean offers:

• Lectures and workshops tailored for healthcare professionals and organisations
• Training sessions based on the latest international evidence-based practices
• Guidance on integrating systemic approaches into addiction treatment programs

Additional Information

For more information on courses, supervision, and workshops, please contact Jean directly.