Dr. Cali Estes - The Addictions Academy ®

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Reduce AMA APA RATE

Reduce AMA/APA Rate (Clients leaving Early) TRAINING PROGRAM

Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centers struggle with clients wanting to leave Against Medical Advice (AMA) or Against Professional Advice (APA) and sometimes the length of stay of your client does not meet the goal of the treatment team. When a client wants to leave it creates a crisis disruption that pulls all of the treatment team staff away from helping other clients to convince the one client to stay. This usually results in multiple clients leaving at once, because the treatment team is not trained in AMA/APA blocking techniques.

At The Addictions Academy, we have developed a training program that crosses clinical verbiage and retention techniques to improve the AMA/APA rate of your Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center or Mental Health Center Team. We will analyze the systems you have in place, meet your staff, and train them on both clinical terminology and closing retention tactics.  We have cross blended Motivational Interviewing, with Coaching and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy terminology and sales closing techniques for a proven system that retains clients. The relationship that is built with the client prior to treatment and during treatment is crucial to the success of that client and your center. We have a comprehensive training program that will assist your staff in quickly resolving the issue, resulting in less staff needed to block the AMA/APA client and fewer clients leaving resulting in more revenue for your drug and alcohol treatment center or mental health facility.

A happy, sober client is worth 4-10 referrals. An unhappy client is worth 40 negative reviews. Can you stand to lose 40 potential clients in this competitive market? This all translates into time lost and revenue lost.  Loss of services to other clients, loss of possible other clients, loss of revenue that you spend thousands of dollars to get started in the first place. The Addictions Academy and Rescue Rehab can fix that glitch in the system for you.

NOTE: There are NO prerequisites to this course and it is ideal for anyone that needs to learn how to block clients from leaving treatment early and keep them engaged in treatment. it also comes with our 6 hours self-study ethics class (6 CEU’s) We have been training treatment center teams for over 6 years in these techniques. Click HERE for our rehab and student reviews.

Accreditations

We are accredited by the following organizations.

Nebraska Dept of Health
CACCF
CADTP
MCBAP
Florida Certification Board
CAADE
AACT
IC&RC
Association of Coach Training Organizations
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COPA

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Learning the Proper Language to use to end the AMA/APA.
How to build rapport with the client before during and after the intervention process.
How to refer out and build referrals with partner Centers.
Key Questions to ask the person to stop the AMA/APA.
Increase Return on Investment (ROI).
Handling the angry and obstinate client.
Proper use of Assessment Tools.
Service Coordination for Client Retainment.
Objections 101.
Reducing the AMA and APA Rate from the beginning, not just in crisis.
Overcoming Objections to Treatment.
Dealing with the desire to 'just get high".
Handling guilt, remorse, and self-sabotaging behaviors.
Body Language Techniques/NLP
Stages of change
Active vs. Passive Listening Skills

Our training is a comprehensive, 1-day intensive course that includes multiple role-play and scenario outcomes. We do offer follow-up training to measure the tools we put in place during the training with your staff. We target all the necessary functions of an APA/AMA block to ensure the client remains in treatment.

Dr. Cali Estes

Your Host for this Training, Dr. Cali Estes

Dr. Cali Estes is a Therapist, Life Coach, Recovery Coach, Addictions Coach, and Wellness Guru, Dr. Cali Estes has been named ‘The Female Dr. Drew’ by the media. She has been featured on CNN, NBC, FOX, ABC, KTLA, People Mag, Yoga Digest, and more.

She is the Founder of The Addictions Academy and the wildly popular Sober on Demand for an alternative to drug and alcohol treatment services. She has also created the first-ever addiction and mental health supplement line, ProRecoveryRx.

LIVE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM (WEBINAR) UNLIMITED STUDENTS

$3500

$15,000 VALUE

On Line courses
  • AMA/APA Block Training (5 hours live webinar) Unlimited Students 
  • Ethics Course (6 hours, learn at your leisure)
  • 4 weeks of online staff training follow-up to ensure implementation of techniques
  • Manuals for course
  • Exams
  • Credential
  • Bonus: Private FB Graduate Group
  • Bonus: FB Networking Group
  • Bonus: Job Board
  • Bonus: Seals for social media, website, and marketing
  • Bonus: Free 6-month online Directory Listing to get clients
  • Bonus: Use of The Addictions Academy® logo AND Seal of Certifications
  • Bonus: Eligibility to receive client referrals through The Addictions Academy
  • Bonus: Discounted price for all courses and classes we offer.
  • Bonus: Eligibility to join The Addictions Academy as an independent contractor
GROUP TRAINING WEBINAR

LIVE AT YOUR LOCATION UNLIMITED STUDENTS

$6500

$25,000 VALUE

  • AMA/APA Block Training (5 hours) Live at your Location, Unlimited Students
  • Ethics Course (6 hours, self study)
  • 4 weeks of online staff training follow-up to ensure implementation of techniques
  • Manuals for course
  • Exams
  • Credential
  • Bonus: Private FB Graduate Group
  • Bonus: FB Networking Group
  • Bonus: Job Board
  • Bonus: Seals for social media, website, and marketing
  • Bonus: Free 6-month online Directory Listing to get clients
  • Bonus: Use of The Addictions Academy® logo AND Seal of Certifications
  • Bonus: Eligibility to receive client referrals through The Addictions Academy
  • Bonus: Discounted price for all courses and classes we offer.
  • Bonus: Eligibility to join The Addictions Academy as an independent contractor
LIVE GROUP TRAINING
Reduce AMA APA Rate
Reduce AMA APA Rate

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"Dr. Cali is the premier coach for all addiction students! I love her and her training! "
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Katie Sanders NCACIPUnicorn Sober Services, LLC
"I have watched the doctor grow her career over the past 20 years and she is adamant professional great at what she does if you get a chance to work with her you’ll be blessed"
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Sheldon HillCitywide Mentoring
"I think the training went great. You provided a lot of good information that we need. I have been trying to get you here for a while and I am glad that it worked out."
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Julia MackeyDirector of Admissions Wooded Glen Recovery Center
"Training on Prison re-entry coach with the Washington DC Department of Justice. The prison reentry class was great. I enjoyed the materials and the class."
Valerie ButlerREADY Center D.C. Department of Corrections
"What an amazing class and so much fun during our training in AMA/APA blocking for clients. I learned so much about how to de-escalate the client, how to stand, what to say, what NLP is, and how to understand the 5 different personalities of clients. I cannot recommend this training enough.”
Mike FournierDirector of client care at Affinity Behavioral Health
"I got a lot of good feedback on the class. They said the information presented was awesome and they liked the fact that it was interactive. "
Ruth AdolfCrisis Negotiator Anchorage Police Department
"This class was fantastic! I learned so much I didn’t know about mental health and addiction. I recommend it for all first responders."
Jody Carman,United States Coast Guard, Kodiak Alaska
"What a great class. The list of prescription drugs is a great cheat sheet and the in-depth discussion on street drugs was mind-blowing."
Melissa AustinDomestic Violence Women’s Advocacy
"Let me start by saying Thank you AGAIN !!! Your personality is amazing and it is a GIFT that you have “real life” experience with (husbands) addition."
Martha Burgess Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
"Holy moly is your program comprehensive! It is a fantastic program that completely outlines what we are looking for!"
Crystal Smalldon, RSSW, CCAC, CIACExecutive Director, Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation
"Thank you again for the wonderful training this morning and yesterday."
Courtney Martinez, MSSierra Tucson
"The staff found your training educational and allows them the opportunity to empower themselves with clients. Staff reported “This has filled in the gaps I needed!”
Jody M. Ressio, MA, LAADCClinical Director Cedar Point Recovery
"All of the training you did seems to be effective. We had a record month in June! ”
Eric LappCEO, Raleigh House
“Cali Estes understands addiction”
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Dr. Drew PinskyCelebrity Rehab
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Steve HarveyComedian and actor
"So excited I was able to take Recovery Coach training with you to help others"
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Peter DistefanoGuitar player Janes Addiction
“I thought the class (Intervention) was very informative. Dr. Cali ‘s approach to the addict and the families and her years of experience taught me skill sets I will be able to use for years to come. Looking forward to taking more courses”
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Matt BradelyStar of Deadliest Catch
"Taking these classes with Cali and the Addictions Academy has given me the tools that I need to better assist the needs of the New York Yankees’ players, coaches and staff."
Ron DockNew York Yankees
Cali Got great feedback about today’s training. Much appreciated.
Ray TamasiCEO Gosnold on Cape Cod
” "Thanks again, Cali! You are a wealth of information, skill, expertise and experience! I’m very happy with my decision to take your courses. I appreciate the real life emphasis intertwined with the theoretical."
Laurie FearVice President, Recovery Coach International (RCI)
"I now feel much more confident going into an intervention because I have the tools and training to know I am offering families and loved ones of addicts a good chance to help their loved ones realize they have a problem and we have a solution."
Patrick MeyersCEO, Care Connection of Tampa
"The training was comprehensive, and easy to follow for some employees not as versed in the field of interventions. I would highly recommend Cali and The Addictions Academy to anyone looking to join or excel in the field of Addictions."
Derek GwaltneyLakeview Health, Vice President
"Thank you for your knowledge, I believe everyone was truly blessed by you and your wisdom in helping people see the need for treatment."
Carol CarterClinical Director, Revive Detox
"I was blown away by Dr. Cali Estes and her team of knowledge on addiction and mental health subjects"
Dr. GhanoumMiami Dade Hospital
“Thank you so much for the class Cali! You are truly an inspiration and your business sense (along with knowing everything addiction & recovery like the back of your hand) had me leaving the course just bragging on you so thank you. Honestly, I’m thinking about what class I can take next from you.”
Lauren NicoleExtreme Interventionist, A & E
“Great job, we need much more of this. The discussion of warning signs and open ended conversations impacted me”
Jaque NeltzFire Captain, Ft Lauderdale
"Thank you for the training, this was the best training class I have had in my law enforcement career. "
Officer Michael GrochowskiJackson Police Dept
The training you did for us was awesome and I look forward to working more with you in the future. You are unbelievable at what you do, and I hope to one day be as successful and knowledgeable as you are.
Ian McloughlinDirector, Sober College
"A huge shout out to Cali Estes, CEO of The Addictions Academy. She personally trained me to become not only a professional certified recovery coach, but also a professional certified family recovery coach, where my heart and passion lie. It was THE best training I have ever received."
Katie DonovanCEO Familes Against Narcotics
"Dr. Estes gave my team the confidence and skills they will need in real-life intervention scenarios. Dr. Estes was easy to work with and the training itself was actually a lot of fun."
Rob Archuleta MS, CACIIIDirector, Crossroads Turning Points
“Excellent Admissions Call center training with Cali”
Christine ParkerMarketing Director, New Vista Behavioral Health
” We have learned a lot at this training, I am glad you came out and we found you for our staff. You are doing a great job.”
Gury MurrayCEO, St. John's Institute
"Training today was live for Admissions Call Center with Dr. Cali Estes and it was on point, very informative, and effective. learning from Cali is always educational as well as entertaining. I lover her classes and I look forward to learning more from this awesome teacher!"
Ken FraserDirector Beachside Rehab
“Dr Cali Estes was a joy to have at our center in PA for AMA/APA block training and it was fabulous. We received a lot of amazing feedback from our staff and loved the breakout sessions”
SineadClinical Director, Just Believe Recovery
Your case management training had a lot of great information and the class seemed to like it as well.
AyRon AnyaDirector UT Health, San Antonio
I waited to tell you I had an interview with A & E and was telling them I got certified as an interventionist under your training and they love you. I can’t thank you enough. And if I get to be on the new season of intervention will tell everyone about your courses and how incredible you are. Have a blessed day .
Mike Diamond
Ok I'm signed up. Thank you for being an amazing role model. I'm excited to learn more from you. I love how you encourage people to keep learning and stay up to date on their skills to be an effective coach.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reduce AMA APA Rate

There are specific AMA/APA block techniques that you can utilize to keep clients in treatment. These include some Motivational Interviewing, Positive psychology and NLP along with sales training. The Addictions Academy is the only educational provider that offers this specialized education and training to addiction treatment centers and mental health facilities.

Your loved one may not be ready for treatment but most likely the treatment center that they are in right now is not a good fit for their specific needs and they have left or want to leave. Specific treatment centers are abstinence-only and require their clients to attend 12 step meetings, others are considered harm reduction and offer medically assisted treatments (MAT), and others are religious. You need to make sure the addiction treatment centers is in alignment with the style of sobriety your loved one needs.

Leaving AMA means leaving against medical advice and is used in addiction treatment centers, mental health facilities, and hospitals when someone checks themselves out of a facility and the medical staff has not cleared them to leave. Also knows as APA or against professional advice.

Blocking someone from leaving against medical advice (AMA) or blocking someone from leaving against professional advice (APA).