Matrix Model Training

Matrix Recovery Program™ is a 2025 updated user-friendly, manualized treatment program adapted from the original public domain program designed to equip individuals with the skills and insights necessary to effectively manage their substance use disorder. 

“The training made me realize that I was using outdated information.  I now have the ability to update my programming and achieve better outcomes.  Grateful for the training." -Vernice, Alaska (on training through the Clare|Matrix Training Institute)

Matrix Recovery Program™ has been updated and adapted to include multiple treatment modalities. Matrix has been refined to incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management, motivational interviewing, 12-Step education, medication-assisted treatment education, family and support education, and other key elements. This comprehensive approach effectively addresses substance use disorders and acknowledges the potential for additional treatment needs.

Clare|Matrix Training Institute offers training on the renowned Matrix Model and other trainings, delivered by internationally recognized trainers known for their exceptional clinical skills and experience.

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Upcoming Training Dates

All trainings are free to attend! This is a rare opportunity for you to work with highly rated experienced trainers at no cost!

Meals will be on your own for in-person trainings.

Date	Topic	Location	Registration
Tuesday, June 2 and Wednesday, June 3 9:00am-4:00pm CT both days	Matrix Recovery Program for Justice-Involved Populations™ The workshop will include both the Matrix Recovery Program for Justice-Involved Populations™  and additional components focused on criminogenic issues and new information on post incarceration syndrome, identity fusion and use of Matrix Recovery Program for Justice Involved Populations™ strategies. This training will cover the fundamentals of the Matrix Recovery Program for Justice-Involved Populations™, with a focus on addressing substance use and behaviors that contribute to justice system involvement. Key topics include reintegration into the community, family, and employment, as well as overcoming barriers faced by justice-involved individuals. The training will also explore strategies for providing treatment through an integrated approach to enhance program outcomes.	Virtual	register here
Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 11 9:00am-4:00pm CT both days	Matrix Recovery Program™ for Adults This 2-day training has been updated to provide implementation of the new Matrix Recovery Program for Integrated Care- Adults™.  The training will utilize some lecture, discussions, videos and experiential exercises.  A special emphasis will be placed on familiarizing attendees will all the evidence-based components of the original Matrix public domain program but a new 2026 adapted version which incorporates new evolving recovery language and terminology, recent advances in behavioral health and substance disorder treatment.   Attendees will learn to: Describe the core components of Matrix Recovery Program™ for Adults Begin implementing these components into their organizations Provide clients new skills they need to move forward in their recovery journey Integration of the components and recovery process to improve both individual outcomes and overall program effectiveness Understand the neurochemical changes integrated into the sessions to assist clients in understanding where they are in the recovery process​​.	Virtual	register here
Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23 9:00am-4:00pm CT both days	Peer Recovery Since its beginnings the Matrix Model has always incorporated the use of Peers in programming. Specifically, the use of Peers as co-leaders in the Matrix group process. This training will provide the basics of the Matrix Model and how peers can use their own recovery successes to help others. The Matrix Model wants to further that support with individuals who have completed the Matrix Program and share their lived experience with others in Matrix. A person with lived experience can pull from those successes while sharing their own recovery journey. Matrix Peers/Co-Leaders also can provide additional support as a new individual moves through the Matrix program. Goals: Assist program participants in the development of skills, confidence, and relationships as they begin their recovery journey. Learn skills to Co-Facilitate Matrix groups in an open and welcoming environment. Provide direct peer support based on their own lived experiences. Objectives:  Learn how to engage new individuals in the Matrix Program Display skills of when and how to share recovery stories Identify ways to help peers efforts for health, wellbeing and recovery Learn Matrix core components and how to assist peers with new skills and strategies learned in Matrix programming.	Virtual	register here

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Interested in a specific topic?

You can scroll down to see our offerings from the past two years of Matrix, and let us know what you would like to see again by emailing [email protected].

More Information

Know before you register:

• Criminal Justice and Youth and Young Adult can serve as an introductory like the Implementing the 2025 Matrix Recovery Program™ for Adults (formerly Core) training. 
• For the Key Supervisor trainings, attendees must have had a Matrix 2-day training to attend. ​
• For the Advanced Matrix trainings, attendees must have had the 2-day training and some experience working with Matrix. Otherwise, attendees will not have the knowledge to participate. 

For additional information regarding trainings and the Clare|Matrix Training Institute: 
https://www.clarematrixtraininginstitute.org/clarematrixtraining​

Meet the MATRIX Team

Past Trainings

• 2025
• 2024

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Date	Topic	Location
March 12 and 13	MATRIX Core	Virtual
March 14	Key Supervisor ​(CANCELED)	Virtual
April 9 and 10	Criminal Justice	Virtual
April 11	Contingency Management	Virtual
May 21 and 22	Peer Recovery	Virtual
May 23	Motivational Interviewing for Peers	Virtual
June 11	Treatment for Methamphetamine Use	In-person Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, WI
June 12	Advanced MATRIX	In-person Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, WI
June 13	Contingency Management	In-person ​Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, WI
July 16	Client and Family Engagement	Virtual
July 17	Treatment of Opiates, Heroin, Rx Drugs, Stimulants and Medication for Treatment	Virtual
July 18	Treatment of Specialty Populations-Women, Elderly, and Military	Virtual
August 13 and 14	MATRIX Core	In-person Vin Baker Recovery, ​Milwaukee, WI
August 15	Key Supervisor	In-person Vin Baker Recovery, ​Milwaukee, WI
September 17 and 18	Criminal Justice	Virtual
September 19	Improving Care for the Justice Population	Virtual

Date	Topic	Location
​Wednesday, February 7 and Thursday, February 8	MATRIX Core	Virtual
​Friday, February 9	Supervision	Virtual
Thursday, March 7	​MATRIX and Contingency Management	​Heil Conference Center Milwaukee, WI ​(in-person)
Friday, March 8	MATRIX Advanced	​Heil Conference Center Milwaukee, WI ​(in-person)
Wednesday, April 10 and ​Thursday, April 11	Criminal Justice	Virtual
Friday, April 12	Supervision	Virtual
Wednesday, June 19 and ​Thursday, June 20	Youth and Young Adult	Virtual
Friday, June 21	Supervision	Virtual
​Wednesday July 17, and Thursday July 18	Peer Recovery	Virtual
Wednesday, August 7 and Thursday, August 8	​​MATRIX Core	Virtual
Friday, August 9	MATRIX Advanced	Virtual
​Wednesday, September 18 and Thursday, September 19	Criminal Justice	Culver Family Center at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Friday, September 20	Contingency Management	​Culver Family Center at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
​Wednesday, November 6 and Thursday, November 7	MATRIX Core	Pyle Center ​Madison, WI
​​Friday, November 8	MATRIX Advanced	Pyle Center ​Madison, WI

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