Supporting children affected by the substance use of a parent or sibling

Online training - Supporting children affected by the substance use of a parent or sibling

Delivered by a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, this two-day course explores the effects of substance use in the family on children, and how to support them. The course covers both direct support for children and young people, and how to support non-substance using parents or other adults to support children appropriately

• Date: Thursday 12th & Friday 27th March 2026, 9.30am - 3.30pm (both days)
• Trainer: Rebekah Allon-Smith
• Cost: £150

Learning outcomes:

• Explore a childs-eye-view of living in a home where there is problematic substance use and addiction
• Understand the impact on a child’s attachment and coping strategies
• Explore impacts through a developmental lens, considering the needs of children at different ages and stages of development
• Consider the research into what helps children in these situations to develop resilience and thrive
• Learn strategies and approaches to engage with and support children and young people
• Learn tools to support parents and other adults to support children and young people

This course takes places over Zoom, participants must be able to access Zoom to take part. Colleagues that register will be sent the Zoom link a week before the start of the training.

Please note this is an interactive course involving individual and group discussion and participation.

If you have any questions or require any additional information please email admin@adfam.org.uk.