Hidden Harm Awareness for Education Professionals

Addiction/Drugs

Delivered by ASCERT, this course is aimed at EA Staff 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

Dates:

  • Tuesday 11 May 3.00pm – 6.00pm
  • Tuesday 22 June 3.00pm – 6.00pm

If you are interested in taking part in this FREE webinar please select the link below to book your ticket:-

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hidden-harm-awareness-for-education-professionals-tickets-117502540261

 

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