HIDDEN HARM AWARENESS

Thursday 15 September - 4.00pm-7.00pm

This course is aimed at those working within a school or other educational setting (e.g. teaching staff, classroom assistants, youth workers) who wish to become more aware of the impact of parental substance misuse/parental mental ill health (“hidden harm”) on young people. By the end of this course, attendees should be able to:

• Understand why people use substances and how addiction and dependence can develop

• Understand what hidden harm is, its prevalence in Northern Ireland, and its impact on children/adolescents

• Identify ways you can support a pupil affected by hidden harm

• Identify factors supporting the development of resilience

• Identify local drug/alcohol services

Duration: 3 hours

Delivered via Zoom

Facilitator: ASCERT

Date:

15th September 2022 – 4.00pm – 7.00pm

Click link to register:-https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hidden-harm-awareness-for-education-professionals-tickets-203402190427