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Short Courses
Alcohol Brief Intervention
1-day course
Learning Outcomes
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To enable the effective use of an Alcohol Screening Tool
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To develop Knowledge and skills in identifying alcohol related needs and responding to those needs using a brief intervention AUDIT
Safeguarding Issues for Drug & Alcohol Workers (Drugs Services)
1-day course
This course will highlight the legal responsibilities that drug and alcohol services need to be aware of
relating to the protection of young people and communicate the changes that could occur in the safe guarding system as a result of new legislation.
The Complete Cannabis Course
2-day course
Aims
This course will provide Health, Social Care and Substance Misuse professionals with a holistic knowledge and awareness of Cannabis and treatment options.
Substance Misuse Awareness Training
1-day Adult Course & Young People’s Course
Aims
This course will examine the effects & risks, trends in drug and alcohol use, drugs & the law, working effectively with drug and alcohol users, referral processes & support services.
Group Work
2-day course
Aims
In order to understand group work as part of a therapeutic programme, this course will equip participants with the skills and confidence to work effectively with clients in different group settings, to support
emotional and social development.
Key working & Care Planning
1-day course
Aims
This course will improve participant’s ability to engage with clients in a structured and user led manner. Identifying the principles of good practice in key working and care planning.
Parental Substance Misuse - Safeguarding Children and Young People
1-day course
Aims
This training is designed to give participants a greater understanding of the effects of substance use on pregnancy and parenting. In particular looking at difference substances and their effects on both mother and unborn child, and how agencies can work better together to provide appropriate care and support for all the family.
Working with Gangs, Culture, Development, Risks and Strategies
2 day course
Aims
The purpose of this programme is to understand how UK gang culture is developed, how a young
person's sense of self-identity can be related to gang culture and how young people become drawn into crime and anti-social behaviour when they define their identity through membership of a gang.
Working with stimulant using clients
1-day course
Aims
This course will aim to increase participants knowledge about stimulants; their physical, psychological and social effects and to dispel the myths about engaging with stimulant users
Managing Aggression
1-day course
The unpredictable nature of work within the Health and Social Care field can often give rise to situations, issues or incidents involving negative, difficult or aggressive behaviour between parties.
Learning Outcomes
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To develop self-awareness and build confidence in responding to incidents that occur with clients
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To identify manipulative behaviour and deal with it quickly and effectively
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To understand what causes ‘difficult’ and aggressive behaviour(s) and how to address potential problems before they occur or manage them if they occur
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To identify the difficult behaviour ‘triggers’ and learn practical steps to deal immediately with them
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To understand why people behave differently in different situations
How to support and refer young people with mental ill health
1-day course
Aims
The course has a unique approach through having workers focus on identifying the symptoms of poor mental health when making a referral.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The course does not cover different diagnostic labels. This approach allows a worker to remain non-judgemental and leaves the actual diagnostic assessment to the clinician. It also gives the worker an understanding of the coping strategies to support the young person while they are waiting for a clinical intervention.
Dual Diagnosis
Aims
Understanding and knowledge of working with clients experiencing both mental health and substance misuse problems.
More information to come
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
3-day course
Learning Outcomes
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To have an understanding of the principles of Motivational Interviewing
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Using the skills in exercises and role plays, participants will also learn to assess their own skills
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Know how to provide feedback to others using motivational interviewing strategies
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Learn when and when not to use motivational interviewing and how to integrate it into existing methods
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