This is a 2-day course running on 13th & 14th May 2024 via Microsoft Teams. You must be able to attend on both days. Aim This course will support practitioners in adult and children’s services to respond to children affected by parental substance use. Learning Outcomes By the end of the training, participants will be […]
This is a 2-day course running on 13th & 14th May 2024 via Microsoft Teams. You must be able to attend on both days. Aim This course will support practitioners in adult and children’s services to respond to children affected by parental substance use. Learning Outcomes By the end of the training, participants will be […]
Aim This introductory course will support trauma-informed practice when working with people who are affected by trauma and who use substances. Learning Outcomes By the end of the training, participants will be able to: Define the concept of psychological trauma. Describe how substance use is used as an adaptive coping response to trauma and its […]
Booking Link Trends in drug use and harms in Scotland – SDF – Scottish Drugs Forum
This session will be held online using MS Teams. A link will be emailed prior to the course. Please join from 0915 for a prompt 0930 start. An introduction to bacterial infection in people who use drugs. The training will give an overview of bacterial infection and various outbreaks seen in Scotland. It gives participants […]
Please note this course is only for people who have their own personal experience of drug use. If you have any questions about this please contact emirt@sdf.org.uk. Overview This short session will cover: Overdose risk factors Identifying and responding to an overdose situation Administering Naloxone to save a life Myths and misconceptions Open discussion and Q&A […]
Aim The training aims to increase workers' drug awareness knowledge and provide an opportunity to explore current and emerging trends with substance use. Learning Outcomes By the end of the session participants will be able to: Name the seven key drug categories and their key effects Recall an overview of the key substances in use […]
This training is only available for people in "Scotland" Aim This one-day training will give participants a distinct set of knowledge and skills to help them understand and address alcohol and drug-related stigma. Learning Outcomes By the end of the course you will be able to: Describe the impact of stigma on people who use […]
This session will be held online using MS Teams. A link will be emailed prior to the course. Please join from 1315 for a prompt 1330 start. The course description and learning outcomes: An introduction to bacterial infection in people who use drugs. The training will give an overview of bacterial infection and various outbreaks […]
Aim To practise core communication skills with a focus on expressing accurate empathy through reflective listening skills. Learning Outcomes By the end of course you will have: Observed & debriefed a demonstration of the interpersonal style and core communication skills used in a helping relationship. Practised the interpersonal style and primary core communication skills.
Please note this course is only for people who have their own personal experience of drug use. Others will be respectfully asked to leave and book on an alternative course. If you have any questions about this please contact emirt@sdf.org.uk. Overview This short session will cover: Overdose risk factors Identifying and responding to an overdose situation […]
To mark International Overdose Awareness Day, Scottish Drugs Forum’s Stop The Deaths Conference will gather key stakeholders to discuss Scotland’s response to the public health emergency of drug-related deaths and how change is being, or could be, made. The conference will be chaired by Anastacia Ryan, University of Glasgow, Lead for Women at Recovering Justice and Founder […]
