Substance misuse - understanding families affected by drugs and alcohol
Working effectively with individuals and families with multiple and complex needs requires staff to have an understanding of substance misuse and its effects.
This practical programme provides an overview of substance misuse and the behaviours associated with their use and those displayed by their carers. The course will provide staff with the skills to use processes involved with changing behaviour and to consider the effect on parenting and what constitutes ‘good enough’ in the context of substance misuse.
It is practical and “hands-on” and produces more confident and competent practitioners who are ready to deliver positive and effective support to individuals and families.
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to identify behaviours associated with someone who is dependent on drugs or alcohol.
- Ability to identify behaviours associated with someone who cares for a substance user.
- Understand the processes involved with changing behaviour in relation to substance use, using the ‘Cycle of Change’.
- Understand what constitutes ‘good enough’ parenting and consider this in the context of parental substance use.
- Understand the basic treatment and support interventions substance users and their families may be receiving from other services.
- Recognise the different levels of substance use and their potential impact on families.
- Recall commonly used substances and their impacts on families.
- All courses are offered on a Face to Face or Virtual basis.
- Bespoke & Open Training Courses Available.
Case Studies
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Motivational interviewing – Berneslai Homes
Berneslai Homes runs a large Family Intervention Service. We supported the team through the use of Motivational Interviewing.Read More -
Gloucestershire County Council: Supporting the development of Family Hubs
Interface was commissioned in July 2021 to provide support from the very beginning of Gloucestershire County Council’s journey to develop Family Hubs
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Darlington Case Study – Working Whole Family, Core Skills and Effective Practice
Darlington required a number of voluntary and statutory partners within the borough to become more aware of the concept of whole family working in line with the Care Act 2014.Read More -
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Level 5 leadership Qualification
We have been working with leaders across RBKC for the last 6 months on the Level 5 Leadership and Management Certificate - Working with Children, Individuals and FamiliesRead More
Cancellation Policy
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