Breaking Barriers

This course aims to delve into the profound effects of stigma on parents and families, while also highlighting the importance of addressing and reducing stigma within society.

In this session, we will delve deep into the concept of stigma and its various forms.

Learn how stigma is a deeply rooted social issue that affects individuals and communities across various aspects of life.

Explore the different forms of stigma and learn how to help create an inclusive and supportive environment.

Explore the impacts that stigma can have on parents and families.

Understanding the impacts of stigma on parents and families is crucial in order to create a more inclusive and supportive society.

Empathy and compassion are crucial components when it comes to promoting understanding and support for parents who are struggling with substance use.

Learn how compassion is a fundamental value that should be at the core of community services delivery.

Understand the role compassionate care plays in working with parents with substance use disorder.

Learn skills and techniques around developing positive attitudes.

Learn about the connection between positive attitudes and reducing stigma.

Learn about the role of service providers and how to build rapport with parents using substances, establishing a foundation for effective support.

In this session, we will explore various strategies for improving communication skills to foster better understanding, connection, and compassion towards others.

Learn key communication techniques.

Learn how practicing active listening can enhance our ability to understand and connect with others more deeply.

Communication is an essential component to helping service providers best support parents with substance use disorder.

Strategies and approaches to effectively engage parents.

Strategies and approaches to effectively engage parents.

Compassionate care plays a pivotal role in promoting empathy and compassion within parents settings.

Learn how engaging parents is a crucial aspect of collaboration and support when it comes to working with parents and families.

Substance Use Disorder(SUD) can be defined as a chronic brain disease that leads to compulsive substance use and seeking, despite harmful consequences.

Learn which common substances can lead to substance use disorder.

Understanding the signs and symptoms of SUD can help identify individuals who may need help.

Learn how recovery from SUD is possible with appropriate treatment and support.

Explore how Substance Use Disorder can have devastating effects on every aspect of a person's life.

As a professional working in the field, it is our responsibility to share evidence-based information with families.

Useful tips for service providers to engage with familes.

Learn how you can you communicate with clarity.

This session aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of harm reduction strategies and how to effectively educate others on this vital topic.

Understand an evidence-based approach that focuses on reducing the harm caused by drug use rather than pursuing abstinence as the sole objective.

Explore strategies for educating on harm reduction.

Effective communication is the key to successfully educating others.

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and community organizations is key to providing comprehensive support to parents with substance use disorders.

Referral pathways play a crucial role in collaboration and support by connecting individuals with the right services at the right time.

How to establish referral pathways for comprehensive support.

To ensure the longevity and effectiveness of referral pathways, it is crucial to maintain them.

In this session we will explored the topic of personal biases and assumptions and their significance in self-reflection and professional growth.

Reflective practices are an essential aspect of professional growth and development in the service providing industry.

Reflective practices will be taught to help you improve patient care, and we will emphasize the importance of self-care to prevent burnout.

By educating ourselves and others about the nature of addiction, its causes, effects, and available treatments, we can help reduce stigma and provide support to those struggling with these conditions.

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