Empowering Change: A New Online Substance Use Training Course for Voluntary, Health and Social Care Staff

Dr Emma Williamson

As January draws to a close, many people who embraced Dry January are beginning to reflect on the experience. For some, it’s been a chance to reset habits, explore healthier routines, and notice the benefits of change. For others, it might have sparked a realisation about the challenges of maintaining those changes longer-term.

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For health and social care professionals, these reflections are a reminder of the pivotal role we play in supporting individuals navigating their own journeys with substance use and that it is a year-long role, not just a New Year focus. That’s why at aneemo we are thrilled to announce the launch of our much anticipated new online video-training course designed specifically for those working with substance use.

This course on “Understanding and Working with Substance Misuse” is taught by leading substance use experts Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Dr Charlotte Lemaigre, and Clinical Nurse Specialist, Owain Ashworth.

This structured and practical CPD accredited course will support you to:

Learning about the prevalence, context and problems associated with substance use disorders.
Develop your understanding on how to comprehensively assess and formulate substance use in an individualised and person-centred way.
Practical techniques to guide your use of psychosocial interventions that can support people with substance use disorder to achieve wellbeing, maintain recovery and sustain long term behavioural change.

This course equips you with the tools to guide and support individuals as they make and sustain positive changes. With modules covering an understanding of the causes and risk factors of substance use; identifying common types of substances, their effects and treatment options; developing your assessment and formulation skills including using the biopsychosocial formulation; compare different treatment models, including harm reduction, medication-assisted treatment, and understand the role of brief advice and psychological therapies like Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Following this course, you’ll gain practical skills to foster hope and empowerment. Whether you’re working with individuals considering their first steps toward change or those wanting greater encouragement, this training will deepen your confidence and expertise.

What better time to sharpen your skills?

Sign up today.

Click here to register now!

Useful Links to Support Charities

• Alcohol Change UK – Resources and support for alcohol-related issues.

• We Are With You – Free and confidential help with drug, alcohol, and mental health concerns.

• FRANK – Advice and information about drugs and substance use.

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