his is a 4 day course running on 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September and 23rd September from 9:15 am until 1:30 pm on all 4 days via Teams. You must be able to attend on all 4 days. Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in […]
his is a 4 day course running on 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September and 23rd September from 9:15 am until 1:30 pm on all 4 days via Teams. You must be able to attend on all 4 days. Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in […]
his is a 4 day course running on 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September and 23rd September from 9:15 am until 1:30 pm on all 4 days via Teams. You must be able to attend on all 4 days. Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in […]
his is a 4 day course running on 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September and 23rd September from 9:15 am until 1:30 pm on all 4 days via Teams. You must be able to attend on all 4 days. Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in […]
his is a 4 day course running on 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September and 23rd September from 9:15 am until 1:30 pm on all 4 days via Teams. You must be able to attend on all 4 days. Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in […]
his is a 4 day course running on 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September and 23rd September from 9:15 am until 1:30 pm on all 4 days via Teams. You must be able to attend on all 4 days. Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Scottish Drugs Forum are hosting a Webinar on Zoom on Wednesday 29 January, 13.00 – 14.15 to explore Planet Youth, a community wide approach to encourage and enable people to use data and evidence to create better, healthier environments for young people, supporting healthier choices around substance use. This webinar will look at the application […]
Overview Stigma can have a profound impact upon the lives of people who use alcohol and other drugs or those who have a history of substance use. The impact of stigma can permeate numerous aspects of a person’s life such as their health and wellbeing, relationships, education and employment prospects and socioeconomic status. Commonly, family, […]
The third of Scottish Drugs Forum’s Winter Webinar series will be held online via Zoom Wednesday 26 February 2025 13.00-14.15. Last year, for the first time in Scotland, cocaine was the main drug of use of people presenting for drug treatment. This is a significant moment and should be driving necessary change in how people […]
Overview Good empathic listening is fundamental in the helping relationship. Called accurate empathy by Carl Rogers (1965), it is the cornerstone for person-centred practice. It is fundamental to good communication. In this course, we practise refining empathic listening skills and address other core communication skills that are important in the helping relationship. Aim To practise […]
