This training programme is for staff who work with parents, children, young people, or families who may be affected by problem alcohol and drug use. The training is open to staff in the HSE, Tusla, community and voluntary sectors.
The training aims to help staff become more aware of and respond to Hidden Harm (experiences of children who live with and are affected by parental problem alcohol and drug use). It aims to encourage services and stakeholders to work together to support families.
The training includes guidance from parents and professionals from voluntary and community sectors, the HSE and Tusla. It is based on the HSE and TUSLA Hidden Harm Practice Guide (2019).
Topics include:
- impact of Hidden Harm
- the parents' voice
- working together
- Hidden Harm in practice
By the end of the training you should be able to:
- recognise the impact of Hidden Harm on children and young people
- support parents to limit the impact of problem alcohol and other drug use on children or young people
- work in partnership with parents and other services to meet the needs of the child or young person
How to access the training
The training is available on HSeLanD
Search for Hidden Harm: the impact of parental alcohol and other drug use
Contact
Email: socialinclusion@hse.ie