This workshop is an introduction to the Blue Light initiative, which provides alternative approaches and care pathways for anyone who is at risk of alcohol related harm but who is not ready or resistant to change and are unmotivated to engage with treatment services. This approach may not always be able to make someone change completely, but it can help reduce harm and manage the risk they pose to themselves and others.
This workshop is appropriate for workers from a wide range of agencies, who will or do encounter those who are at harm from alcohol use, in the course of their work.
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
· Identify change resistant clients who need to be targeted;
· Understand the rationale for attempting to intervene with this client group;
· Understand the range of techniques available for use with this group;
· Formulate a realistic intervention plan for a change resistant drinker.
All sessions are FREE to professionals working with people using drugs and alcohol in Suffolk:
