Why a parenting programme?

• Levels of harmful alcohol and other drug use by children

• Parental concerns and fears

• Parent participation is part of the solution

• PREVENTION

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Touching parents…

• Relief and comfort found in a ‘safe’ environment

• Generation of ideas and strategies from other parents

• Ongoing support and accountability

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Objectives – Help parents…• Develop home-based plans to influence

their child’s choices around alcohol and other substance misuse

• Be better informed of alcohol and other drug use and the related harm

• Examine own beliefs, attitudes and behaviours

• Gain community information and access local support

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The programme…• Session 1 – Parenting Through Prevention

• Session 2 – Building a Strong Foundation

• Session 3 – Creating Responsibility & Integrity

• Session 4 – Communication & Participation

• Session 5 – Creating a Safe Network & Peace of Mind

• Session 6 – Recognition & Affirmation 5

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Session One

Be Aware, Stay Informed …• UK statistics and overview

• Alcohol and other drug use in the community

• The drug proof plan

• What is communicated to our children about the misuse of drugs?

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Session Two

Look, think, act, always love • Loving our children unconditionally and

what that means

• Risk and protective factors around substance misuse

• Exploring ‘happiness’

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Session Three

A journey of different paths• Parenting styles

• Growing independence - letting go

• Drinking alcohol - how much is safe?

• Holding your ground

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Session Four

Influence• Six keys to communication• Being aware of your child’s world• Problem solving

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Session Five

So who has the influence? • Parental prevention tools

• Peers v parents

• Identifying drug misuse in your kids

• Building strong networks

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Session Six

Creating safety and belonging• Family customs and traditions

• Building positive children

• Strengthening relationships

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