Alcohol Related Brain Damage Training - One-day

Alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) is an umbrella term used to describe a spectrum of brain disorders that include alcohol-related dementia, alcohol amnesic syndrome and Wernicke-Korsakoff’s syndrome.

These conditions are characterised by cognitive impairment due to changes in the structure and function of the brain linked to excessive alcohol consumption. Studies have indicated that between 0.5% and 1.5% of the population has some form of alcohol-related brain damage, rising to 35% amongst the very heaviest drinkers.

This course will help frontline practitioners in social work, older adult care, housing, substance misuse, family services, probation, mental health to increase their knowledge of ARBD conditions and improve their skills for supporting adults affected.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the training course, you will be able to:

• Define ARBD and its prevalence
• Identify risk factors and how risk can be reduced
• Recognise signs and symptoms
• Explore the stages of rehabilitation
• Use simple approaches to improve outcomes
• Signpost carers to further support

About the Trainer

Lauren Booker has worked for over 18 years in the alcohol sector. She is an experienced Alcohol Change UK consultant, working with the charity since 2009. Lauren specialises in supporting the private sector to reduce alcohol-related harm and promote employee wellbeing. Lauren also regularly advises firms on the development and implementation of effective alcohol policies and supporting employees with alcohol problems.

She is a qualified alcohol treatment practitioner and has extensive experience as an addiction counsellor. She is also a passionate advocate for recovery coaching and wellbeing promotion and helps businesses of all sizes to minimise the impact of alcohol on their workforce.

She has advised the government on the development of a model alcohol policy for employers and is an experienced speaker at national wellbeing events. Lauren is also a highly effective trainer, delivering courses on all aspects of alcohol, health and wellbeing.

Lauren is also one of the founders of the Dry January movement and author of Try Dry: The Official Guide to a Month Off Booze. She is a prolific blogger and spokesperson on alcohol.