Hidden Harm Awareness for Education Professionals – Antrim Board Centre – Tuesday 12th November 2024

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

Facilitator: ASCERT

Location: Antrim Board Centre, Meeting Room 3

Date: Tuesday 12th November 2024

Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm

To register for this event please complete registration on the right of this page.