The Family Recovery College offers a free informal 12-week online course, Understanding Substance Use and Holding on to Hope, for anyone living in Scotland concerned about someone else’s alcohol or drug use. We will support you to build knowledge, skills, and confidence to support yourself and your loved one.
The 2021 Family Recovery Course starts Tuesday 14th September! To find out more information and how to join, contact either:
Debra Nelson: 07379 830357 or debra@sfad.org.uk
Tich Watson: 07775 252380 or richard@sfad.org.uk
Students on the course will:
- Increase their positive connection with others
- Develop communication strategies to improve relationships
- Improve self-care and emotional wellbeing
- Improve understanding of substance use through new knowledge and skills
- Feel empowered to influence change in their lives and the lives of their loved one
The course will cover the most up-to-date information and knowledge of drug and alcohol use. We will hear from family and friends who have lived/living experiences. We will run a series of sessions on positive communication based on the CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) principles. We will spend time thinking about our self-care and well-being. We will discuss stigma and think about what it means for us, our loved ones and our community.
‘It has given me a sense of self-worth and the feeling that my opinions and lived experience matter.’ – Family Recovery College Student
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