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 […]
This course is open to staff and volunteers who work with Community and Voluntary Organisations in North Lanarkshire The course is aimed at staff who require an overview of child protection and will provide information and guidance on what to do if you have concerns about a child. It is an interactive course delivered over […]
This is a multiagency training session Learning Objectives: Participants will have: Awareness of LGBT+ population data Increased knowledge of relevant terminology Understood the importance of language Increased knowledge of the lived experience of some LGBT+ YP in Scotland, in and out of school Knowledge of LGBT+ workforce Had an […]
This is a multiagency training session Learning objectives: Outline the prevalence of alcohol use in Scotland. Describe the Social Determinants of Health. Describe the health impact of alcohol use. Understand the guidelines for low-risk alcohol consumption. To book a place email: NHSLHealth.ImprovementTraining@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
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 […]
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 session will be held online using MS Teams. A link will be emailed prior to the course. Please join from 13.00 for a prompt 13.15 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 […]
Healthcare Improvement Scotland are pleased to invite you to an online webinar - Polydrug Use and Alcohol Background and focus: Prevalence in Scotland of polydrug use, the use of more than 1 drug type at the same time, is high. A survey commissioned by PHS found only one in ten individuals with experience of using […]
Overview This course will discuss how services and practitioners can better prevent drug-related deaths. This course will have a particular focus on identifying the needs and risks of older people aged 35 years and over who use substances. Aim To enable workers to recognise risk factors, high-risk times and support people to reduce risk of […]
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 […]
NES Psychology Directorate in conjunction with SACC is delighted to be offering this webinar. Date: Wednesday 12th March 2025 10.00 to 13.00 Location: Remote Delivery seminar is aimed at managers and frontline workers from health and social care, voluntary sector and other key services who are interested in exploring alcohol-related cognitive impairment in recovery […]
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, […]
