Stepping Forward - Tamworth NSW - Full day - 4 topics

FREE education session for families and friends, delivering useful information and strategies to those supporting someone using alcohol and other drugs. Stepping Forward aims to increase people's confidence and competence in managing alcohol and other drug issues.

• Clear & practical information sessions
• A safe place to share & to feel supported

Topics covered in this session are:

Families Stages of Change

• Information about the Stages of Behaviour Change for people using substances
• Understanding why people use alcohol and other drugs
• The reality of lapse and relapse
• Practical strategies to support people using substance
• Learning about the Stages of Change for Families
• Strategies to help family members to cope

Effective Communication

• Strategies on how to communicate with people using substances
• Discussion on what works and what doesn’t
• Some practical and simple tips that will make a difference
• Understanding communication in the household

Setting Workable Boundaries

• Strategies on how to set effective boundaries
• Exploring why setting boundaries is difficult
• Tips on negotiating healthy boundaries
• What to do when a boundary is broken
• Discussing ideas on how to communicate when setting boundaries

Dealing with Conflict

• Discussing what is conflict
• Understanding conflict where substance use is involved
• Strategies on how to deal with conflict and negotiate
• Exploring conflict and anger

Each session is designed so that you will have something of value to take away to help you on your journey. Everyone is welcome to attend one or more sessions.

For catering purposes - Please advise any dietary requirements to:

Tamworth CDAT, Sam- 0478272008 [email protected]

Host or Publisher Family Drug Support