REAL WORLD TRAINING

We are expert interventionist providing a roadmap to Intervention Certification!

We Lead in Professional Development

Broad Skills Training

Interventions Canada takes pride in our comprehensive expertise and specialization in the fields of substance use disorder, complex trauma, and mental health disorders.Ms. Pike, CEO of Interventions Canada has many years of experience and has provided professional intervention and case management training to many seasonal interventions in Canada

Promotes the highest standards in ethics, professional growth, best practices in intervention, and business development.

Fine Skill Training

Advocates for the advancement of professional interventionists through skills development, treatment of substance and process use disorders, behavioral health care, and support during recovery aftercare.

Ongoing Support

Offering continuous networking opportunities, including events, training for certification support, access to leaders and innovators in the field, online resources, and a collaborative group of accomplished interventionists.

Mission Statement

 

Intervention Training’s mission is to inspire and educate healthcare professionals within the treatment community, enhancing the quality of educational skills for those addressing addiction and complex mental health challenges.

Intervention Training stands as a leader in the American-Canadian interventionist training field, focusing on excellence in intervention certification and essential business fundamentals.

The goal of Intervention Training is to elevate professional standards by offering education in intervention techniques, case management skills, and promoting certification through PCB and CACCF.

Patricia (Patti) Pike, a Certified Intervention Professional in North America with dual citizenship in the United States and Canada, founded CanAm Interventions. She developed the Intervention 101 and 102 training programs to inspire and motivate professionals dedicated to achieving excellent standards of care for clients and their families affected by addiction and mental health disorders.

Ed Storti, a pioneer in the modern field of intervention, joined Intervention Trainings in 2020. He is the author of the bestsellers “Crisis Intervention,” “Heart to Heart,” and “The Honorable Approach to Motivational Intervention.”

Patricia Pike, LAADC, ICAADC, CADC-II, CIP & CCIP

Patricia Pike

Patricia M. Pike, also known as Patti, is the CEO of CanAm Interventions and a Certified Intervention and Addiction Specialist with over 25 years of experience in the field of behavioral health, specializing in addiction and alcoholism treatment.

Ms. Pike holds a master’s accredited certification in addiction studies and has conducted successful interventions both nationally and internationally. She is a Licensed Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor (LAADC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-II), a member of the Canadian Addiction Counselors Certification Federation, an International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor through the IC&RC (I.C.A.A.D.C), a Certified Intervention Professional (CIP) accredited by the Pennsylvania Certification Board, a Canada Certified Intervention Professional (CCIP), and possesses an Adult Instructor Diploma (AID) from Simon Fraser University.

Dedicated to supporting professionals in the fields of addiction and mental health, Ms. Pike has facilitated intervention trainings in Canada and the U.S., helping many to become certified intervention professionals. She is a board member of the Association of Intervention Specialist (AIS), where she advocates for elevated standards among professional interventionists. With dual citizenship in the U.S. and Canada, Patricia brings a unique professional perspective, implementing evidence-based best practices across both nations.

Ed Storti, BA, CADC-II, BRI Certified Addiction Counselor & Intervention Professional

Ed Storti

Certified Addiction Counselor & Intervention Professional, Mr. Storti, lecturer, author, and international Intervention Specialist, developed and refined his special method of addictive disease intervention, the Storti Model of Intervention, 41 years ago. The Storti Model reflects the highest quality of service. Ed is an International and California Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor and Board Registered Interventionist.

He has choreographed thousands of interventions throughout the world. His authored books include Crisis Intervention: Acting Against Addiction (Crown Publishing Company, 1988) and Heart to Heart: The Honorable Approach to Motivational (Carlton Press, 1995, republished in 2001). Ed is also a contributing author of the book, Addiction Recovery Tools, Robert Holman Coombs, Editor, (published by Sage Publications, 2001).

Ed devotes much of his time to education on the disease of addiction and the process of intervening and is a passionate advocate of the heart-to-heart model. Ed is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2009 Spirit Award from the Gooden Center, Pasadena, California; the 2011 Pillar of the Community Recognition Award from Sierra Tucson Treatment Center, Tucson, Arizona; the 2013 Joseph L. Galleta, M.D., Spirit of Recovery Award from Hemet Valley Recovery Center and Sage Retreat, Hemet, California; the 2016 Ken Schonlau Award for Outstanding Contribution to Sobriety from Share Center, Culver City, California.

Sasha Antoun: CIP, CADC- II & ICADC - Educator Administrator

Sasha Antoun

As the virtual emcee for CanAm Intervention Trainings, I, Sasha Antoun, am affectionately known as “air traffic control.” I strive to keep our events on schedule, ensuring everyone has sufficient time. It’s my pleasure to introduce our presenters and continuously monitor the live chat, addressing any arising questions to keep the presenter focused. I provide additional support for presenters, sponsors, or participants, guaranteeing the best experience for everyone.

Bill Woodbury, CCAPP/CADCII, ICADC Addiction Counselor and Family Educator

Bill Woodbury

Bill Woodbury will be facilitating the Family System Intervention 102, Supervision Training. Mr. Woodbury is a CADC II and has worked in the field of chemical dependency since 1988. He has served in a variety of positions, including counselor, program director and interventionist as well as enjoys training future counselors and working as an equine assisted counselor.

Mr. Woodbury is a CCAPP/CADCII and ICADC who has worked in the field of Chemical Dependency since 1988. He has held many different positions throughout the years, both in for profit as well as non-profit settings.

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