I am a psychologist with experience in addiction and health-related behavior since 1993. I am head of the research group S:TEP (Substance-use and related disorders: Treatment, Epidemiology, and Prevention).
My research covers studies on analytical epidemiology of substance-related disorders, psychiatric disorders, gambling and Internet use disorders as well as research on brief interventions in the above areas.
I started as a trainer in 1996 and attended the TNT in 2001. Since than I have offered trainings for various target groups including among others psychologists, social workers, physicians, nurses, teachers and health insurance staff. Training MI is as well part of my courses for medical students and psychology students.
The main areas of my trainings cover substance use disorders (alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs, illegal drugs), behavioral addictions, health-related behavior, diabetes, unemployment, school problems, probation service, and depression. I have covered as well courses for special age groups (adolescents and the elderly).
