To Be Accepted for This Training You Must

22nd and 29th June 2017

Target Audience:Health,Social Care & Voluntary Organisation Staff working in the community who are experienced trainers or facilitators with a remit to discuss lifestyle factors with clients/service users.

Course Aim

To prepare trainers to deliver ABI Practitioner courses to a variety of staff working in different settings to raise awareness of alcohol related harm and the use of alcohol brief interventions (adapted from NHS Health Scotland 2008).

To be accepted for this training you must:

Have attended Alcohol Awareness Training, ormust work in the alcohol field, and have an understanding of units
Be an experienced trainer or facilitator
Be able to attend both full days of the training
Agree to deliver at least 2 ABI Practitioner training courses within the next 12 months
Have your Line Manager’s approval to both, attend and fulfil the acceptance criteria stated above

This is an in-depth training for trainers course over 2 separate days. There will be prep work required between days 1 & 2 of the training and participants will be required to deliver prepared sections of the training on Day 2.

By the end of theABITraining for Trainers 2 day course you will have covered the following learning objectives:

SETTING THE SCENE (Parts 1 – 3)

PART 1: COURSE OVERVIEW & INTRODUCTIONS

Learning Objectives: upon completion, participants will

be aware of the background to the development of the training course including the local policy and planning context.

be familiar with the overall aim of this training course.

be introduced to course and session learning objectives and what elements of the course will be covered in each session.

have introduced themselves.

have communicated their expectations of this training.

PART 2: GROUP AGREEMENT

Learning Objectives:upon completion, participants will

have reflected on what conditions are important for training delivery.

have established ground-rules / group agreement that creates a safe and constructive environment for discussion and learning.

set the foundation of trust amongst group members and built an atmosphere where everyone is valued.

PART 3: ICEBREAKER: INTRODUCING HEALTH BEHAVIOUR CHANGE

Learning Objectives: upon completion, participants will

have a basic understanding of the principles of discussing behaviour change with patients/clients in a motivational way.

have been introduced to key concepts- ‘Rapport, Empathy, Personal responsibility and Readiness to Change’ that underpin a brief intervention approach.

have had the opportunity to ‘break the ice’ with each other.

MODULE 0. ALCOHOL IMPACT AND BRIEF INTERVENTIONS

Learning Objectives: upon completion, participants will

understand the impact / cost of alcohol problems in Scotland.

be aware of the national alcohol and brief interventions policy context and how it links to local policy, planning and practice relevant to ABI.

understand what constitutes an evidence based brief intervention approach to alcohol problems.

be aware of the evidence base / research that underpins an alcohol brief intervention approach.

be aware of the key stages of an alcohol brief intervention and how it relates to this training.

MODULE 1. VALUES & ATTITUDES TOWARDS ALCOHOL

Learning Objectives: upon completion, participants will

be able to acknowledge their own and others’ values and attitudes toward alcohol and drinkers.

be able to recognise how different views and attitudes towards alcohol and drinkers might affect their practice in relation to delivering brief interventions.

be aware of the impact of alcohol consumption on individuals and wider society.

be aware of a range of influences on alcohol consumption such as individual, social, cultural and environmental influences.

MODULE 2. HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?

Learning objectives: upon completion, participants will

understand units of alcohol and drinking limits.

be familiar with common terms used to describe different levels of alcohol consumption and associated risk and harm.

know how to calculate and translate common drinks into units of alcohol.

know how to work out approximately how long it takes for the body to process alcohol and when someone will become alcohol free.

be familiar with many of the ‘myths’ surrounding alcohol and alcohol use.

MODULE 3. BRIEF INTERVENTIONS IN PRACTICE

Learning Objectives: upon completion, participants will

be familiar with the key stages and elements of what constitutes an evidence based alcohol brief intervention approach and the key skills. associated with these stages in the delivery of a brief intervention, including the bringing together of these key stages.

be familiar with the key skills and strategies of an empathic person-centred approach that prepares and supports people to change.

be familiar with the basic interaction and conversation techniques and skills that are used as part of a motivational interviewing approach to the delivery of a brief intervention (OARS).

be familiar with key empathic listening skills and listening for readiness / motivation to change.

MODULE 4. BARRIERS & SOLUTIONS TO ABI

Learning Objectives: upon completion, participants will

have reflected upon potential barriers and concerns to the delivery of alcohol brief interventions within the context of their practice, and considered possible solutions.

have considered opportunities for the delivery of alcohol brief interventions within the context of their practice.

be familiar with the evidence base in relation to barriers and solutions to the delivery of brief interventions on alcohol.

MODULE 5. ‘WAYS IN’ TO RAISING THE ISSUE OF ALCOHOL

Learning Objectives: upon completion, participants will

be familiar and confident with when and how it would be appropriate in their role to raise alcohol as an issue with patients/clients who would be an appropriate target for a brief intervention.

be familiar with how alcohol affects people’s lives and their health in many different ways and how these issues could indicate that alcohol may be relevant and could provide a ‘way in’ to discussing alcohol.

MODULE 6. EXPLORING CONSUMPTION/SCREENING, ASSESSING RISK AND GIVING FEEDBACK

Learning Objectives: upon completion, participants will

be aware of the theory and evidence in relation to screening and the validity of formal screening tools such as FAST.

have considered how they would explore levels and patterns of alcohol consumption with their patients/clients accurately but in an objective and non-judgemental way.

be able to use formal screening tools such as FAST to objectively assess any risks from a person’s alcohol consumption.

be able to give appropriate and accurate feedback on the results of screening.

MODULE 7. REFERRAL TO OTHER SERVICES

Learning Objectives: upon completion, participants will

be able to professionally judge when and where to refer patient/clients who may require different and/or additional support.

be able to identify and respond appropriately to patients/clients with indications of possible signs of alcohol dependence.

be aware of additional referral and support services.

MODULE 8. SELECTING A BRIEF INTERVENTION APPROACH

Learning Objectives: upon completion, participants will

further develop their knowledge of brief intervention approaches and techniques.

understand which brief intervention approach is appropriate based on the reaction and needs of the individual.

MODULE 9. BI SKILLS AND APPROACHES

Learning Objectives: upon completion, participants will

use a reflective listening approach to explore and respond to a patients/clients attitudes and concerns.

have an opportunity to practice and develop skills (micro) in relation to alcohol brief intervention approaches and techniques.

For each approach the learning objectives include:

Explore Attitudes and Harm Reduction

Give information or advice with permission to individuals about the risks associated with their alcohol consumption and how to reduce risks and keep safe (harm reduction). Explore options and strategies for people who wish to reduce the risks associated with their drinking, without cutting down (harm reduction).

Discuss Options for Change

Explore and provide options (menu) for individuals who wish to cut down their drinking, support them in setting realistic and achievable goals, and explore ways to monitor progress.

Discuss Effects of Behaviour, Benefits of Change and Build Motivation

Use a motivational interviewing approach to build an individual’s motivation for change, exploring effects of behaviour and benefits of change.

Build Confidence, Skills and Coping Strategies

Use a motivational interviewing approach to build an individual’s confidence in their ability to make significant and lasting reductions in their alcohol consumption.

Support individuals to develop strategies for dealing with tricky situations/triggers when they might return (relapse) to their old drinking habits or behaviour.

MODULE 10. BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER

Learning Objectives: upon completion, participants will

have had an opportunity to practice delivering elements of Alcohol Brief Interventions Practitioner training, and have considered what further learning and support needs they have to become competent and confident in delivering Alcohol Brief Interventions Practitioner training.

REVIEW AND EVALUATION

Learning Objectives: upon completion, participants will

have considered how ready they feel to deliver Alcohol Brief Interventions Practitioner training, and what they have learned from the training course

have an opportunity to comment on and make suggestions about the training.

Cost:FREE (Funded by Glasgow City HSCP, this training if sourced privately would cost approx. £1200). Lunch is NOT provided.

This training is delivered by Glasgow Council on Alcohol Prevention & Education Communities at Glasgow Council on Alcohol premises,

14 North Claremont Street, Glasgow, G3 7LE

Course times: 9.30am – 4.30 pm

(Please note this course is 2 full days and candidates must be free to attend both entire sessions)

To book a place, contact

Marianne Dickson, Health Improvement - ABI Admin Assistant