Hidden Harm Awareness
Tuesday 21 September – 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Monday 4 October – 3.00pm – 6.00pm
This course is aimed at those working within a school or other educational setting (e.g. teaching staff, classroom assistants, youth workers) who wish to become more aware of the impact of parental substance misuse/parental mental ill health (“hidden harm”) on young people. By the end of this course, attendees should be able to:
• Understand why people use substances and how addiction and dependence can develop
• Understand what hidden harm is, its prevalence in Northern Ireland, and its impact on children/adolescents
• Identify ways you can support a pupil affected by hidden harm
• Identify factors supporting the development of resilience
• Identify local drug/alcohol services
Duration: 3 hours
Delivered via Zoom
Facilitator: ASCERT
