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Substance Misuse for Intermediaries
IfJ CPD Courses
Event details
Dates
Details
Monday 8th December 10.00am-4.00pm
Location
Zoom OnlineUnited Kingdom
Event Fees
Booking info
Course facilitator(s): Mark Sidney & Jimmy Dixon
Mark Sidney is Managing Director at Mindful Therapies, a North East based social enterprise supporting mental health and wellbeing using mindfulness based approaches. Mark is a mindfulness trainer, yoga teacher and a leadership and performance coach. Previously Mark managed projects in the homelessness and drug and alcohol sectors for over 30 years.
Jimmy Dixon is the CEO of The Road to Recovery Trust, a North-East based charity focusing on Recovery Capital principles. Jimmy himself is in long term recovery and is a much-respected member of the recovery community.
Who is this course for: 1. Qualified Intermediaries who would like to understand more about the subject to enhance their work with vulnerable people. At any level of experience, from newly registered onwards. 2. Other criminal justice professionals 3. Professionals seeking to apply to be an Intermediary
Course Content:
1. Introduction
2. Understanding Health Issues and Substance Misuse
3. Dealing with Practicalities
4. The Impact of Alcohol/Drugs on Communication
5. Strategies for Supporting Vulnerable People
6. Interactive Case Studies
7. Wrap-Up and Resources
Course Aims/Objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will:
- Understand common health issues and consequences of alcohol and drug misuse.
- Recognize the signs of substance influence or withdrawal.
- Understand the impact of alcohol/drugs on brain areas related to communication.
- Learn strategies to effectively support vulnerable individuals in these situations.
Course Method:
The workshop is run in the form of a small group training. The presenters will present information and will invite high levels of participation and sharing of knowledge and ideas. Prepared slides/handouts guide the process rather than impart information.
The following materials are provided:
- Timetable
- Glossary of terms
- Power point presentations
- Guidance for further reading-Bibliography
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- Participants to log on 15 minutes prior to start of each session. - It is required that all participants keep their cameras on throughout the workshop. - Participants to complete online feedback form post workshop. |
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel your booking with 14 or more days' notice, you will receive a full refund minus a £15 admin charge (£5 for subsidised courses). If you cancel your booking with less than 48 hours' notice, we are unfortunately unable to offer a refund. However, you may substitute another delegate or transfer to another course by giving IfJ at least 24 hours’ notice.
In exceptional circumstances IfJ reserve the right to issue a full refund. Please inform us at the time of cancellation of your particular reason for cancelling. If you wish to cancel or change your booking, please do so by emailing: admin@intermediaries-for-justice.org
We will endeavour to respond to all cancellation requests within two working days. Refunds will be made using the same method of payment as you used for the purchase and will be paid within seven days of refund confirmation.
Places are limited to a maximum of 20 participants. There is a minimum requirement of 6 participants. If the minimum number is not met, IfJ reserve the right to cancel the course with at least two weeks' notice and a full refund will be issued.