Putting the Pieces Together: Course Information

The Putting the Pieces Together course will train people in the use and content of the manual. It aims is to act as a guide and a resource for persons working with young people of mixed abilities in an out-of-school setting.

It is a blended learning course which includes 4 zoom sessions and approximately 6 hours self-directed learning where all the materials including zoom link are provided on the WRDATF learning management system.

On completion of all elements of the course, participants will receive a copy of the manual via the post.

Individuals who intend to complete Putting the Pieces Together awareness/prevention courses with young people within organisations and groups in out-of-school settings. (either online or in-person)

The course aims:

To explore and challenge attitudes in relation to substance use
To enhance knowledge and understanding of substance use
To explore how drugs affect the brain and elicit their effects
To develop skills in delivering drugs and alcohol education
To develop an understanding of Best Practice in substance use education
To develop skills in relation to talking to young people about substance use
To give an introduction into the use of brief interventions
To develop an understanding of how to use the resource Putting the Pieces Together
To develop an awareness of services available locally and nationally

Interested parties can sign up for a course via the WRDATF training calendar or by contacting training@wrdatf.ie

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