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Parenting for Prevention: Empowering Parents to Address Substance Misuse in Children

This parenting programme aims to address levels of harmful alcohol and drug use by children. It addresses parental concerns and fears through parent participation, providing a safe environment for parents to generate ideas and strategies. The objectives include helping parents develop home-based plans, gaining better knowledge of substance misuse and related harm, and examining their own beliefs and attitudes. The programme consists of six sessions covering various topics such as prevention, building a strong foundation, communication, and creating a safe network. Get involved and create a safe environment for your child.

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Parenting for Prevention: Empowering Parents to Address Substance Misuse in Children

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  1. 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 2

  2. Touching parents… • Relief and comfort found in a ‘safe’ environment • Generation of ideas and strategies from other parents • Ongoing support and accountability 3

  3. 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 4

  4. 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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  6. 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? 7

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  8. Session Two Look, think, act, always love • Loving our children unconditionally and what that means • Risk and protective factors around substance misuse • Exploring ‘happiness’ 9

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  10. Session Three A journey of different paths • Parenting styles • Growing independence - letting go • Drinking alcohol - how much is safe? • Holding your ground 11

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  12. Session Four Influence • Six keys to communication • Being aware of your child’s world • Problem solving 13

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  14. Session Five So who has theinfluence? • Parental prevention tools • Peers v parents • Identifying drug misuse in your kids • Building strong networks 15

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  16. Session Six Creating safety and belonging • Family customs and traditions • Building positive children • Strengthening relationships 17

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