Support The Family Improve The Outcome WYNNUM!

Family Drug Support (FDS) aims to empower families, carers, and friends to better cope with the challenges of alcohol and other drug use within the family. Guided by principles of evidence-based practice, harm reduction, inclusiveness, and non-judgement, FDS provides practical, emotional, and educational support to reduce stigma and improve wellbeing.

Family Drug Support

This workshop will outline the FDS model that assists in
working more effectively with families to improve their outcome.

Wynnum Community Centre

Professional Development WorkshopFor community service workers and volunteers who are interested in enhancing their skills and knowledge in supporting families and friends who are impacted by a loved one's substance use. <ul><li>Gain knowledge of successful 'Models of Change' for supporting families affected by someone’s drug issues.</li><li>Identify the 5 stages that families experience and effective ways to respond.</li><li>Learn how to communicate more effectively with families in a work and/or professional situation.</li><li>Develop understanding and gain skills to assist families to build resilience and improve the outcome for both the person who uses the drug and the family.</li><li>Recognise the importance of psycho-social education for a family, in relation to the significant barriers they may face.</li></ul>Tea, coffee and snacks will be providedPlease bring a notepad and penEnquire: JascintaEmail: jascinta@fds.org.auContact Number: 0490 788 382Website: www.fds.org.au

Agenda

Venue- Wynnum Community Centre, Level 2, Room 210 

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