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Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Thursday 12 August @ 9.30am - 4.30pm £95
This workshop will seek to remove ignorance and uncertainty around the use of alcohol in pregnancy and allow recognition and management of the condition in children who are affected. It is specifically for workers who have a support role with clients considering or going through pregnancy, who have a history of alcohol use, and workers who are likely to be supporting children affected by the condition. The day will examine the recent reversal of health advice to would-be mothers from 'it's okay to have some drink' to advocating abstinence, and exploring how this message can be more effectively accepted.
Rory- Helping Children understand parental alcohol problems
Tuesday 17 August
This workshop will further participants' knowledge and understanding of how best to use the Rory book and resource pack to effectively communicate emotional support and information when helping children affected by alcohol problems within the family home.
Suitable for nursery and primary teachers, family and children support workers, and all who have a support function for young children affected by problematic, familial alcohol use.
BookCBT Mindfulness & Relapse Prevention
Thursday 19 August @ 9.30am - 4.30pm £95
This workshop is based on Alan Marlatt's program of mindfulness and relapse prevention. It will introduce participants to practical strategies to help them support people who are dealing with urges and cravings.
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Breaking the Cycle: Alcohol in Families
Thursday 26 August @ 9.30am - 4.30pm £95
The focus on the individual service user with alcohol problems often neglects the role of their family in the conception and consequent sustainment of the alcohol problem. The shrugged acceptance of second or third generation problem drinkers to their 'inevitable' situation is what this workshop seeks to challenge. Through exploring possible sources of family traits (genograms) and coping strategies, we will attempt to break a cycle of alcohol problems from further developing.
Fully Booked
Motivational Interviewing
Thursday 2 September @ 9.30am - 4.30pm £95
Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based approach to supporting behaviour change. The motivational interview helps the client develop the argument as to why they want to make changes. Integrated with an empathic counselling style, motivational interviewing can be a powerful catalyst for change. Respectful of the individual's autonomy, this approach links practice to the Cycle of Change model. This experiential workshop will cover both theory and practice. There will be NO stressful or embarrassing role play!
Telephone Counselling for Reception Staff
Tuesday 7 September @ 9.30am - 4.30pm £95
This workshop will teach participants about the effects of alcohol on problem drinkers and people affected by problem drinkers. It will seek to improve participants' communication skills when dealing with people with alcohol problems.
Fast Track Counsellor Training
Alcohol Focus Scotland is offering the Fast Track training programme for volunteer alcohol counsellors from their city centre training suite in Glasgow. Candidates should have both of the following:
1. Undertaken the recruitment and selection process for their local council on alcohol and
2.(a) Completed a COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate (or equivalent) or
2.(b) Be undertaking the COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate currently.
The Fast Track training costs £500 per person.
Sessions will run from 9.30am to 5.00pm on Saturdays and 10.00 to 5.00pm on Sundays.
2010 dates are to be confirmed shortly.
For further information or to book a place, please call 0141 572 6703 or email:training@alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate Modules 1-4
AFS is offering COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate modules 1-4 at our training suite in Glasgow city centre.
The course welcomes people seeking to introduce counselling skills, or to consolidate their use of counselling skills within a voluntary or professional setting. Alcohol Focus Scotland will seek to offer information around alcohol and relate this to the training.
The cost per module is £290 (this includes sustenance and all materials).
The course is now available for ILA 500 funding.
Entry is by application and interview.
Sessions will run from 9.30am to 5.00pm on Saturdays and 10.00 to 5.00pm on Sundays.
2010 Dates
Module 1
- 14th August
- 4th September
- 11th September
- 18th September
- 2nd October
Module 2
- 16th October
- 6 November
- 13th November
- 20th November
- 4th December
Module 3
- 15th January
- 22nd January
- 29th January
- 5th February
- 19th February
Module 4
- The dates for this module have yet to be decided.
For more information or to apply for a place please contact:
TRAINING
Tel: 0141 572 6703
Alcohol Focus Scotland
166 Buchanan Street Email: training@alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
Glasgow G1 2LW Web: www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
Fully Booked
