Seeing the whole picture: Supporting children and families when parents use drugs or alcohol

Supportive conversations with parents who are using drugs or alcohol.

This training will offer time to reflect and consider best practice when assessing the impact of parent/carer drug and alcohol use on children and young people.

Details

Supporting families often involves a multi-disciplinary approach to help practitioners have meaningful conversations, assess risks, and determine the best support for each family member.

Conversations about drug or alcohol use can be challenging, parents may be reluctant to share, and practitioners may feel uncertain about how to raise the issue or assess its impact on children. This session will help build confidence in exploring these concerns and identify appropriate support.

Outcome

To increase knowledge and understanding of:

• The categories and stages of drug and alcohol use.
• When drug or alcohol use becomes a cause for concern.
• Language considerations when talking about substances.
• How to support children and young people (Hidden Harm).
• Support for the family and the person using drugs or alcohol.
• Support and guidance for staff through drug and alcohol coordinators at family hubs.

Trainer

Health & Wellbeing Service

Booking information

There is no cost for any Leeds school to attend this session.

Cancellation Fee If you have booked a place and are unable to attend or need to cancel your place, please cancel via your Leeds for Learning account at least 48 hours in advance of the event so that we can release your place to delegates on the waiting list. The event is free but we reserve the right to impose a charge of £25 where delegates do not attend and have not informed us of their cancellation.

For further information please contact schoolwellbeing@leeds.gov.uk.