Drug and Alcohol Workforce Development
Programme

Course content

        Examining attitudes in relation to addiction and problematic substance misuse.

        Sharing experiences of working with people with addiction and substance misuse

        Identifying the characteristics of addiction and alcoholism.

        Understanding of the potential impact living with addiction and substance misuse has on the
        family

        Identifying and supporting individuals living with addiction and substance misuse.

        Introduction to self-help materials available to use with adults, young people and children

        Evidenced based Intervention that can support people living with addiction and problematic
        substance misuse.     

        Increasing active listening and communication skills        

        Practical steps that contribute to the building of resiliency in individuals.       

        Practical steps that contribute to the building of resiliency in individuals.        

Who is this course for?

Taking the lid off is aimed at Tier 1, 2 & 3 workers that come into contact with substance misuse within families. This may include primary care staff, family and child care staff, early years services, community health workers, teachers, addictions staff, among others..

This training is FREE

to people working or living in the Belfast and South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust areas

Accreditation?

This course is not accredited.

If you require further information regarding the Taking the Lid Off Programme you can contact Jeanette Fourie-Pollack on jeanette@ascert.biz or call 028 9260 4422.

The Drug and Alcohol Workforce Development Programme has been developed by ASCERT on behalf of the Eastern Drug and Alcohol Co-ordination Team within the Public Health Agency