Service Description

This workshop is available to anyone, over the age of 18, who is in training or currently practicing in counselling or psychotherapy. This workshop is for practitioners, and trainees, who wish to develop their knowledge and awareness of substance misuse. The knowledge gained will offer useful information and practical approaches in a variety of therapeutic settings. ​​* This workshop follows the Drug and Alcohol National Occupational Standards (DANOS) guidelines.   ​ The workshop explores the effects of a range of substances, the harm caused, related behaviours,  reasons for addiction, including an awareness of the practitioner's own responses. There will also be a focus on the damage to relationships and support for therapeutic recovery. You will be guided through the theory, encouraged, and supported as you engage in practical skills that will strongly support the therapeutic client relationship. What do you bring with you? You may wish to bring a notepad, but supportive information will be provided.​ Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.  Please provide details of any important food preferences, allergies or intolerances on in the booking form online.