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SUMMARY:Alcohol Awareness (Online GLASGOW)
DESCRIPTION:DEVELOPED AND DELIVERED BY SDF\, FUNDED BY GLASGOW HSCP AND ADP.  \n\n\n\nTHIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AREA.  IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims to increase knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to alcohol use in Scotland.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nRecall the prevalence of alcohol use in Scotland ​  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall the unit content for common drinks\, and low risk drinking guidelines ​  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify a range of reasons why people use alcohol   \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall the effects and costs of alcohol use associated with different patterns of drinking ​  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall key resources and support services available to reduce alcohol related harm ​  \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/alcohol-awareness-online-glasgow-9/
CATEGORIES:Alcohol Awareness
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/alcohol-awareness-online-glasgow-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260518T115802Z
CREATED:20260429T114028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T115802Z
UID:10000362-1796721300-1796736600@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Principles of Harm Reduction (Online WESTERN ISLES)
DESCRIPTION:This facilitator led course will support an awareness of the main drug related harms and understanding of the principles of Harm Reduction.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDefine the principles of harm reduction and understand the background to them  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall the range of harms caused by drug use and describe harms from specific substances  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify sources of support to reduce drug related harm\, in relation to signposting people who use your service   \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/principles-of-harm-reduction-online-western-isles/
CATEGORIES:Principles of Harm Reduction
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/principles-of-harm-reduction-online-western-isles/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260915T091210Z
CREATED:20260218T110735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T091210Z
UID:10000294-1796807700-1796823000@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Principles of Harm Reduction (Online SCOTLAND WIDE)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE LIVING AND WORKING IN SCOTLAND. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course will support an awareness of the main drug related harms and understanding of the principles of Harm Reduction.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDefine the principles of harm reduction and understand the background to them  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall the range of harms caused by drug use and describe harms from specific substances  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify sources of support to reduce drug related harm\, in relation to signposting people who use your service   \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/principles-of-harm-reduction-online-scotland-wide-2/
CATEGORIES:Principles of Harm Reduction
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/principles-of-harm-reduction-online-scotland-wide-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260918T095716Z
CREATED:20260918T091931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T095716Z
UID:10000514-1796895000-1796907600@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Overdose Prevention\, Intervention\, and Naloxone Training for Trainers (Online SCOTLAND WIDE)
DESCRIPTION:This facilitator course explores naloxone and its role in reducing drug-related deaths\, followed by a reflective practice session around four weeks later to support embedding learning into practice.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain an in-depth understanding of naloxone (injectable and intranasal)\, including its actions\, administration\, overdose response\, and basic life support.  \n\n\n\nAfter completing the training\, participants will be equipped to deliver naloxone awareness sessions and provide overdose prevention training to those at risk\, their families\, and wider services. It also supports staff to confidently supply naloxone under current legislation.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDescribe evidence-based overdose prevention and naloxone messages \n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate an understanding of Scotland’s National Naloxone Programme \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify observable signs and symptoms of a depressant overdose and advise of the appropriate response accordingly \n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate the skills and knowledge to provide training and to supply (if applicable) take-home naloxone to people who use opioids or those likely to witness an overdose \n\n\n\n\n\nDeliver training in overdose prevention\, intervention and naloxone \n\n\n\n\n\nProvide awareness sessions to other staff on overdose prevention/naloxone \n\n\n\n\n\nBe confident and competent to supply naloxone without the need for a prescription or patient group direction in line with legislation \n\n\n\n\n Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone-training-for-trainers-online-scotland-wide-7/
CATEGORIES:Overdose Prevention, Intervention, and Naloxone Training for Trainers
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/overdose-prevention-intervention-and-naloxone-training-for-trainers-online-scotland-wide-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T163000
DTSTAMP:20260914T103412Z
CREATED:20260910T150813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T103412Z
UID:10000508-1796895000-1796920200@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Drug Awareness (GLASGOW)
DESCRIPTION:DEVELOPED AND DELIVERED BY SDF\, FUNDED BY GLASGOW HSCP AND ADP.  \n\n\n\nTHIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AREA.  IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims increase drug awareness and knowledge and participants will have the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends within substance use. The training will consider harm reduction and support strategies.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:  \n\n\n\n\n ​Identify the reasons why people use substances.\n\n\n\n\n\nName the 7 key drug categories and their key effects. \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall local current drug trends and patterns of use.\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss how attitudes and stigma can affect recovery.\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss effective strategies and treatment options to support people who use drugs\, including harm reduction. \n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/drug-awareness-glasgow-9/
LOCATION:Scottish Drugs Forum Office\, 91 Mitchell Street\, Glasgow\, G1 3LN
CATEGORIES:Drug Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261214T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260914T103555Z
CREATED:20260910T130517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T103555Z
UID:10000496-1797239700-1797255000@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Alcohol Awareness (Online GLASGOW)
DESCRIPTION:DEVELOPED AND DELIVERED BY SDF\, FUNDED BY GLASGOW HSCP AND ADP.  \n\n\n\nTHIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AREA.  IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims to increase knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to alcohol use in Scotland.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nRecall the prevalence of alcohol use in Scotland ​  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall the unit content for common drinks\, and low risk drinking guidelines ​  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify a range of reasons why people use alcohol   \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall the effects and costs of alcohol use associated with different patterns of drinking ​  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall key resources and support services available to reduce alcohol related harm ​  \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/alcohol-awareness-online-glasgow-10/
CATEGORIES:Alcohol Awareness
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/alcohol-awareness-online-glasgow-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261215T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261215T133000
DTSTAMP:20260914T103506Z
CREATED:20260910T133228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T103506Z
UID:10000498-1797326100-1797341400@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cannabis Awareness (Online glasgow)
DESCRIPTION:DEVELOPED AND DELIVERED BY SDF\, FUNDED BY GLASGOW HSCP AND ADP.  \n\n\n\nTHIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AREA.  IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims to allow participants to understand how to effectively respond to and engage with individuals who use cannabis/synthetic cannabinoids  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nGive an overview of the current trends with cannabis including synthetic cannabinoids  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall the main effects and side effects of cannabis  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify the typical presenting issues for problematic cannabis use  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall effective techniques for working with cannabis users including harm reduction  \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level:  The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/cannabis-awareness-online-glasgow-2/
CATEGORIES:Cannabis Awareness
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/cannabis-awareness-online-glasgow-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270119T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260518T124921Z
CREATED:20260429T114604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T124921Z
UID:10000363-1800350100-1800365400@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Staying Alive: Preventing Drug Related Deaths (Online WESTERN ISLES)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN THE WESTERN ISLES.  IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE  OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator course will enable workers to recognise risk factors\, high risk times and support people to reduce risk of drug related death.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nIdentify individual risk factors and high risk times for drug related death  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify ways to engage and retain people in services  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify good practice to reduce drug related death \n\n\n\n\n Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/staying-alive-preventing-drug-related-deaths-online-western-isles-2/
CATEGORIES:Staying Alive: Preventing Drug Related Deaths
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/staying-alive-preventing-drug-related-deaths-online-western-isles-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270121T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270121T163000
DTSTAMP:20260119T081214Z
CREATED:20260107T111435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T081214Z
UID:10000236-1800523800-1800549000@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Trauma and Substance Use (ORKNEY)
DESCRIPTION:This course is only available to those living and working within Orkney. If you are outwith this area please check our training calendar for other available courses. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator course will support trauma-informed practice when working with people who are affected by trauma and who use substances.   \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDefine the concept of psychological trauma  \n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how substance use is used as an adaptive coping response to trauma and its impact  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify how to respond to the needs of those affected by trauma at a trauma-informed level  \n\n\n\n\n Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/trauma-and-substance-use-orkney/
LOCATION:The Balfour Hospital\, The Balfour Hospital - Brodgar B Training Room\, Kirkwall\, Orkney Islands\, KW15 1NZ
CATEGORIES:Trauma and Substance Use
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270126T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270126T163000
DTSTAMP:20260518T130056Z
CREATED:20260429T133751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T130056Z
UID:10000366-1800954900-1800981000@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Enhancing Core Communication Skills (EAST RENFREWSHIRE)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN EAST RENFREWSHIRE. IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course allows for the opportunity to practice core communication skills with a focus on expressing accurate empathy through reflective listening skills.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nObserve and debrief a demonstration of the interpersonal style and core communication skills used in a helping relationship \n\n\n\n\n\nPractise the interpersonal style and primary core communication skills  \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/template-enhancing-core-communication-skills-east-renfrewshire/
LOCATION:East Renfrewshire Council\, 211 Main Street\, Barrhead\, G78 1SY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270126T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T153235Z
CREATED:20260915T113409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T153235Z
UID:10000509-1800955800-1800968400@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Advancing Reflective Listening Skills in Motivational Interviewing (Online Scotland Wide)
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A CHARGE OF £80 PER PERSON FOR THIS EVENT. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis 3.5 hour online bite-sized workshop offers participants the opportunity to strengthen their complex reflective listening skills through practice\, feedback\, and coaching. Particular emphasis is placed on developing the strategic use of complex reflections and increasing the use of reflections relative to questions\, helping practitioners deepen empathic understanding and enhance engagement in conversations. \n\n\n\nReflective listening is a core communication skill within MI and provides the foundation upon which all other MI skills are built.  Developing confidence and fluency in reflective listening is essential for practitioners seeking to engage effectively with individuals\, foster empathy\, and support behaviour change. \n\n\n\nWho is this workshop for?  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed for practitioners who have already completed at least an introductory Motivational Interviewing (MI)training and wish to further develop their skills and confidence in applying MI approaches in practice. The workshop is not intended to replace or replicate formal MI training. SDF delivers a comprehensive multi-day introduction to MI training through its Bronze Badge programme\, which forms part of the SDF Motivational Interviewing Badge Scheme.  \n\n\n\nSkilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/advancing-reflective-listening-skills-in-motivational-interviewing-online-scotland-wide/
CATEGORIES:Advancing Reflective Listening Skills in Motivational Interviewing
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/advancing-reflective-listening-skills-in-motivational-interviewing-online-scotland-wide/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270223T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T153424Z
CREATED:20260915T114411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T153424Z
UID:10000510-1803375000-1803387600@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Advancing Motivational Interviewing Skills: Evoking the Language of Motivation (Change Talk) (Online Scotland Wide)
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A CHARGE OF £80 PER PERSON FOR THIS EVENT. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis 3.5 hour online bite-sized workshop provides opportunities to practise identifying\, eliciting\, and strengthening change talk. Participants will receive feedback and coaching in exploring a person’s motivations\, needs\, confidence\, and readiness for change\, particularly when ambivalence is present. A key aim of MI is to recognise\, evoke\, and strengthen change talk\, helping individuals explore and articulate their own motivations for change. As practitioners become more skilled in using MI techniques\, they can support people to spend more time discussing potential changes and\, over time\, strengthen change talk into commitment language. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants should be confident in using complex (deeper) reflective listening skills before attending this workshop. \n\n\n\nWho is this workshop for?  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed for practitioners who have already completed at least an introductory Motivational Interviewing (MI) training and wish to further develop their skills and confidence in applying MI approaches in practice. The workshop is not intended to replace or replicate formal MI training. SDF delivers a comprehensive multi-day introduction to MI training through its Bronze Badge programme\, which forms part of the SDF Motivational Interviewing Badge Scheme.  \n\n\n\nSkilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/advancing-motivational-interviewing-skills-evoking-the-language-of-motivational-interviewing-change-talk-online-scotland-wide/
CATEGORIES:Advancing Motivational Interviewing Skills: Evoking the Language of Motivation (Change Talk)
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/advancing-motivational-interviewing-skills-evoking-the-language-of-motivational-interviewing-change-talk-online-scotland-wide/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270323T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270323T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T153342Z
CREATED:20260915T131426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T153342Z
UID:10000511-1805794200-1805806800@sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Advancing Motivational Interviewing Skills: Softening Sustain Talk (Online Scotland Wide)
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A CHARGE OF £80 PER PERSON FOR THIS EVENT.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis 3.5 hour online bite-sized workshop provides participants with opportunities to practise responding skilfully to sustain talk through guided exercises\, feedback\, and coaching. The workshop focuses on techniques that soften inter-personal discord\, reduce the emphasis on maintaining the status quo\, and support more productive conversations about change Effective MI practice involves recognising sustain talk and responding in ways that acknowledge the person’s perspective while avoiding reinforcement of the arguments against change. Practitioners can use a range of MI strategies to reduce the focus on sustain talk and guide conversations towards exploring motivation\, strengths\, and possibilities for change. \n\n\n\nPlease note:  \n\n\n\nParticipants should be confident in using complex (deeper) reflective listening skills before attending this workshop. \n\n\n\nWho is this workshop for? \n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed for practitioners who have already completed at least an introductory Motivational Interviewing (MI) training and wish to further develop their skills and confidence in applying MI approaches in practice. The workshop is not intended to replace or replicate formal MI training. SDF delivers a comprehensive multi-day introduction to MI training through its Bronze Badge programme\, which forms part of the SDF Motivational Interviewing Badge Scheme.  \n\n\n\nSkilled Level:   The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/advancing-motivational-interviewing-skills-softening-sustain-talk-online-scotland-wide/
CATEGORIES:Advancing Motivational Interviewing Skills: Sustain Talk
LOCATION:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/advancing-motivational-interviewing-skills-softening-sustain-talk-online-scotland-wide/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270401T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270401T163000
DTSTAMP:20260518T125929Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Cocaine and Other Stimulants (EAST RENFREWSHIRE)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN EAST RENFREWSHIRE. IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course will explore the key issues relating to Psychostimulant use including Cocaine in Scotland. Identifying the effects and impacts and effective strategies and techniques for working with people who use stimulants.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss the current and emerging trends with psychostimulants.\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss the key psychostimulants in use including cocaine\, amphetamines and MDMA.\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify effective strategies for working with people who use pyschostimulants including harm reduction.\n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/introduction-to-cocaine-and-other-stimulants-east-renfrewshire/
LOCATION:Eastwood Health and Care Centre\, Drumby Crescent\, Clarkston\, Glasgow\, G76 7HN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Introduction to Cocaine and Other Stimulants
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270603T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270603T163000
DTSTAMP:20260518T125722Z
CREATED:20260429T135216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T125722Z
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SUMMARY:Staying Alive: Preventing Drug Related Deaths (EAST RENFREWSHIRE)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN EAST RENFREWSHIRE. IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator course will enable workers to recognise risk factors\, high risk times and support people to reduce risk of drug related death.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nIdentify individual risk factors and high risk times for drug related death  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify ways to engage and retain people in services  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify good practice to reduce drug related death \n\n\n\n\n Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/staying-alive-preventing-drug-related-deaths-east-renfrewshire/
LOCATION:East Renfrewshire Council\, 211 Main Street\, Barrhead\, G78 1SY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Staying Alive: Preventing Drug Related Deaths
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