Professional Development · CPD Event

Sober Intervention
Training for Professionals

Dates October 30 & 31, 2026
Led by Ian Young
Venue Holina Executive, Cyprus
Format Two-Day Intensive
About the Training

Equipping professionals
to intervene effectively

This two-day intensive is designed for clinicians, therapists, social workers, HR professionals, and family intervention specialists who work directly with individuals experiencing addiction or dependency.


Led by Ian Young — one of Europe's most experienced voices in addiction intervention — the programme covers evidenced-based intervention methodology, family systems, crisis navigation, and the practical tools professionals need to act with confidence in the most difficult conversations.


Held at Holina Executive's private beachfront estate in Cyprus, the setting itself forms part of the experience — designed for deep focus, away from the demands of clinical practice.

Event
Sober Intervention Training for Professionals
Host
Ian Young
Date
October 30 & 31, 2026
Location
Holina Executive Estate, Cyprus
Format
In-person · Two-day intensive
For
Clinicians, therapists, social workers, HR & family practitioners
Places
Limited availability
Enquiries
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Ian Young — Addiction Specialist
Ian Young · Addiction Specialist & Intervention Professional
Your Host

Ian Young

Addiction Specialist · Intervention Professional

Ian Young is a leading figure in addiction intervention, with decades of experience supporting individuals, families, and clinical teams across Europe and the Middle East. He founded and directs the Holina group of therapeutic communities, widely regarded as some of the most effective residential programmes in the region.

His approach draws on the full spectrum of intervention models — from motivational engagement to structured family-led processes — adapted to the real-world demands professionals face in the field. He has trained hundreds of practitioners across clinical and corporate environments.

This training distils that experience into two intensive days of practical methodology, live demonstration, case review, and guided practice — designed for professionals who need to act, not just understand.

Two-Day Programme

What to Expect

Day One · October 30

Foundations & Frameworks

  • Morning
    Understanding the Intervention Landscape
    Models of intervention, when and how they work, common failure points and how to avoid them
  • Mid-Morning
    Family Systems in Addiction
    The role of enabling, co-dependency, and how to engage family as a resource rather than a barrier
  • Afternoon
    Crisis Navigation & De-escalation
    Practical techniques for high-stakes conversations. Managing resistance, denial, and emotional volatility
  • Late Afternoon
    Live Case Review
    Group analysis of real-world intervention scenarios and debrief with Ian Young
  • Evening
    Dinner at the Estate
    Informal group dinner on the beachfront terrace — hosted at Holina Executive

Day Two · October 31

Application & Practice

  • Morning
    Motivational Interviewing in Intervention
    Adapted MI techniques for use in pre-treatment, crisis, and resistance situations
  • Mid-Morning
    Corporate & High-Net-Worth Contexts
    Working with executives, public figures, and families with confidentiality and trust at the centre
  • Afternoon
    Guided Role Practice
    Structured intervention role-play in small groups with facilitated feedback from Ian Young
  • Late Afternoon
    Building Your Intervention Protocol
    Developing a personal framework practitioners can take back into their professional practice
  • Close
    Certification & Close
    Certificate of completion, open Q&A with Ian Young, and next steps in the Holina Professional Network
The Venue

Holina Executive
Cyprus

The training is hosted at Holina Executive — a private beachfront limestone estate on the Mediterranean coast of Cyprus. Purpose-built for small group work, the venue provides an environment of complete focus: no distractions, no public access, and a setting that is genuinely unlike any conference room.

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2
Days, Full Programme
Oct
30 & 31, 2026
CY
Mediterranean, Cyprus
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Places are limited. Submit your details and a member of the team will confirm availability and next steps within 48 hours.