Internet safety , suicide and self-harm
MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING
Kirstie Smith Consulting ASPINDEN CARE HOME
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Internet safety , suicide and self-harm
Free interactive e-learning module
Training for alcohol , drug and gambling practitioners
We ’ ve developed a new e-learning course for practitioners on how to help people have safe and positive experiences online .
The course is relevant to anyone who supports people with needs around suicide and self-harm . It offers practical advice on how to talk to people about their online experiences .
The e-learning course is free , open access and takes around 30 minutes to complete . It is available through Health Education England ’ s e-learning for healthcare platform .
For more information and to access the course visit samaritans . org / internetsafety-practitioners-training
Samaritans is a registered charity
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MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING
THE FOUNDATIONS : 21st , 28th June and 5th July 2023 INTERMEDIATE COURSES : Four dates tbc , Autumn 2023
ADVANCED COURSES : Six dates tbc , Winter 2023
BOOK NOW – LIMITED PLACES
Training takes place in small , interactive groups on Zoom . Upon finishing the course you will receive your Certificate of Competence in this important , evidence-based intervention . Join at the step that suits your time and pocket – no time limit on completion .
STIMULATING TRAINING AT SENSIBLE PRICES
For more information or to commission your own course , please call 0121 426 1537 , scan the QR code , or go to www . pipmason . com
Kirstie Smith Consulting ASPINDEN CARE HOME
KirstieSmith Consultancy delivers high quality bespoke or off-the-shelf harm reduction and related trainings to a broad mix of statutory and voluntary organisations , including housing , drug and alcohol sector , women ’ s organisations , the criminal justice sector and more .
KirstieSmith Consultancy can also deliver first line management training to develop management and leadership competency .
Kirstie Smith has worked in social care / substance use services as a practitioner , manager and L & D specialist for 20 plus years ( but is so incredibly youthful …) Her training is inclusive , engaging and outcome focussed .
Kirstie has an MSc in Addictive Behaviour and is currently studying Developmental Psychology which gives added depth to the learning sessions .
kirstiesmith . org
Aspinden Care Home is a CQC registered specialist residential service supporting those individuals that are living with the effects of long-term alcohol misuse and / or addiction , are resistant to change , and exhibit behaviours that challenge other services .
“ Coming to Aspinden Care Home saved my life . If I hadn ’ t been sent there , I would not have made it to Christmas .”
To make a referral 020 7237 0331 enquiries . ach @ equinoxcare . org . uk www . socialinterestgroup . org . uk 1 Aspinden Road , London , SE16 2DR
We provide an environment that enables our residents to :
• Manage their alcohol intake
• Better manage their safety , health and wellbeing
• Build and develop personal resilience
• Develop positive social relationships
• Spend time with their families and important others
• Prepare for independent living or move on , if that is their goal
• Benefit from long term care and support where they are living with Alcohol Brain Damage
• Benefit from short-stay respite and refresher stays
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