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SUMMARY:Understanding Stigma: Promoting Inclusive Attitudes and Practice (Online scotland wide)
DESCRIPTION:This facilitator led course will give participants a distinct set of knowledge and skills to help them understand and address alcohol and drug-related stigma  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the impact of stigma on people who use substances\, people in treatment or in recovery from substance use  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall language which de-stigmatises people affected by substance use \n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how stigma and discrimination impact on the quality and effectiveness of service delivery   \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify institutional and structural stigma attached to people who use substances\, people in treatment or in recovery from substance use. \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/understanding-stigma-promoting-inclusive-attitudes-and-practice-online-scotland-wide/
CATEGORIES:Understanding Stigma - Promoting Inclusive Attitudes and Practice
LOCATION:https://testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/understanding-stigma-promoting-inclusive-attitudes-and-practice-online-scotland-wide/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T163000
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SUMMARY:Drug Awareness (GLASGOW)
DESCRIPTION:DEVELOPED AND DELIVERED BY SDF\, FUNDED BY GLASGOW HSCP AND ADP.  \n\n\n\nTHIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AREA.  IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims increase drug awareness and knowledge and participants will have the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends within substance use. The training will consider harm reduction and support strategies.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:  \n\n\n\n\n ​Identify the reasons why people use substances.\n\n\n\n\n\nName the 7 key drug categories and their key effects. \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall local current drug trends and patterns of use.\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss how attitudes and stigma can affect recovery.\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss effective strategies and treatment options to support people who use drugs\, including harm reduction. \n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/drug-awareness-glasgow-5/
LOCATION:Byres Road Community Hub\, Clarice Pears Building\, 90 Byres Road\, Glasgow\, G12 8TB
CATEGORIES:Drug Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T163000
DTSTAMP:20260806T092449Z
CREATED:20260612T105734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T092449Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health and Substance Use (GLASGOW)
DESCRIPTION:DEVELOPED AND DELIVERED BY SDF\, FUNDED BY GLASGOW HSCP AND ADP.  \n\n\n\nTHIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AREA.  IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course will increase knowledge and awareness of key issues relating to supporting mental health and substance use in Scotland.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\n​Recall the prevalence of people with co-existing substance use and mental health issues  \n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe the relationship between mental health and substance use  \n\n\n\n\n\nGain an overview of common mental health conditions   \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify the impact of stigma in relation to drug use and mental health   \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify how to support and signpost people affected by mental health and substance use   \n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the importance of self-care when working in a support setting  \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/mental-health-and-substance-use-glasgow-2/
LOCATION:Parkhead Hub\, 1251 Duke Street\, Glasgow\, G31 5NZ
CATEGORIES:Mental Health and Substance Use
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T133000
DTSTAMP:20260515T110700Z
CREATED:20260318T160342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T110700Z
UID:10000341-1789550100-1789565400@testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Cocaine and Psychostimulants (Online dumfries and Galloway)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY FOR THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY.  IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course will explore the key issues relating to Psychostimulant use including Cocaine in Scotland. Identifying the effects and impacts and effective strategies and techniques for working with people who use stimulants.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss the current and emerging trends with psychostimulants.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the key psychostimulants in use including cocaine\, amphetamines and MDMA.\n\n\n\nIdentify effective strategies for working with people who use pyschostimulants including harm reduction.\n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/introduction-to-cocaine-and-psycho-stimulants-online-dumfries-and-galloway/
CATEGORIES:Introduction to Cocaine and Other Stimulants
LOCATION:https://testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/introduction-to-cocaine-and-psycho-stimulants-online-dumfries-and-galloway/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T133000
DTSTAMP:20260518T112135Z
CREATED:20260429T091246Z
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SUMMARY:Drug Awareness (Online - WESTERN ISLES)
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION IS ONLY FOR THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN THE WESTERN ISLES. IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course aims to increase drug awareness and knowledge and participants will have the opportunity to explore current and emerging trends within substance use. The training will consider harm reduction and support strategies.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\n​Identify the reasons why people use substances.\n\n\n\n\n\nName the 7 key drug categories and their key effects. \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall local current drug trends and patterns of use.\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss how attitudes and stigma can affect recovery.\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss effective strategies and treatment options to support people who use drugs\, including harm reduction.\n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/drug-awareness-online-western-isles-2/
CATEGORIES:Drug Awareness
LOCATION:https://testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/drug-awareness-online-western-isles-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T163000
DTSTAMP:20260909T132815Z
CREATED:20260220T101925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T132815Z
UID:10000306-1788859800-1788885000@testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Multiple Risk (Moray)
DESCRIPTION:This facilitator course will enable frontline workers including teachers\, youth workers\, college and university staff to respond to children and young people engaging or at risk of engaging in multiple risk behaviours.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nIdentify common risk behaviours displayed by young people​  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall the factors and adverse childhood experiences that influence risk taking ​  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify potential protective factors that reduce the impact of risk behaviours and support resilience​ \n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate effective signposting and interventions which tackle multiple risk\, build resilience and support ​  \n\n\n\n\n Skilled Level: The skilled level specifies the practice-specific knowledge and skills expected of practitioners who have direct or substantial contact and responsibility for people affected by substance use\, and who are responsible for direct care or treatment of people affected by substance use. The ‘skilled’ level would typically apply to those in roles where there is responsibility for planning and delivery of support\, care\, or treatment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/multiple-risk-moray/
LOCATION:The Inkwell\, Elgin Youth Cafe\, Francis Place\, Elgin\, IV30 1LQ
CATEGORIES:Multiple Risk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T131211Z
CREATED:20260217T145841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T131211Z
UID:10000286-1788858900-1788874200@testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Principles of Harm Reduction (Online SCOTLAND WIDE)
DESCRIPTION:This facilitator led course will support an awareness of the main drug related harms and understanding of the principles of Harm Reduction.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDefine the principles of harm reduction and understand the background to them  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall the range of harms caused by drug use and describe harms from specific substances  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify sources of support to reduce drug related harm\, in relation to signposting people who use your service   \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/principles-of-harm-reduction-online-scotland-wide/
CATEGORIES:Principles of Harm Reduction
LOCATION:https://testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/principles-of-harm-reduction-online-scotland-wide/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T163000
DTSTAMP:20260904T100058Z
CREATED:20260715T091233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T100058Z
UID:10000436-1788427800-1788453000@testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Enhancing Core Communication Skills (east ayrshire)
DESCRIPTION:This facilitator led course allows for the opportunity to practice core communication skills with a focus on expressing accurate empathy through reflective listening skills.  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nObserve and debrief a demonstration of the interpersonal style and core communication skills used in a helping relationship \n\n\n\n\n\nPractise the interpersonal style and primary core communication skills  \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/enhancing-core-communication-skills-east-ayrshire/
LOCATION:Dean Castle Visitor Centre\, Dean Road\, Kilmarnock\, KA3 1XB
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T163000
DTSTAMP:20260804T110733Z
CREATED:20260611T141453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T110733Z
UID:10000417-1785922200-1785947400@testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding Stigma: Promoting Inclusive Attitudes and Practice (GLASGOW)
DESCRIPTION:DEVELOPED AND DELIVERED BY SDF\, FUNDED BY GLASGOW HSCP AND ADP.  \n\n\n\nTHIS SESSION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING AND WORKING IN GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AREA.  IF YOU ARE OUTWITH THIS AREA PLEASE SEE OUR TRAINING CALENDAR TO VIEW AVAILABLE COURSES. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis facilitator led course will give participants a distinct set of knowledge and skills to help them understand and address alcohol and drug-related stigma  \n\n\n\nCourse objectives:   \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the impact of stigma on people who use substances\, people in treatment or in recovery from substance use  \n\n\n\n\n\nRecall language which de-stigmatises people affected by substance use \n\n\n\n\n\nDescribe how stigma and discrimination impact on the quality and effectiveness of service delivery   \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify institutional and structural stigma attached to people who use substances\, people in treatment or in recovery from substance use. \n\n\n\n\nInformed Level: The informed level specifies the baseline practice-specific knowledge and skills every worker in the drugs and alcohol sector should be developing upon entering employment.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease do not book training on another person’s behalf\, each learner should set up their own account on the SDF Learning Centre to book their own training. This allows the learner to track their own learning progress and receive certificates on completion of training for their CPD records.
URL:https://testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/understanding-stigma-promoting-inclusive-attitudes-and-practice-glasgow-2/
LOCATION:Parkhead Hub\, 1251 Duke Street\, Glasgow\, G31 5NZ
CATEGORIES:Understanding Stigma - Promoting Inclusive Attitudes and Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260717T093952Z
CREATED:20260717T093942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T093952Z
UID:10000445-1785484800-1785517200@testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:test
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URL:https://testing.sdflearningcentre.org.uk/event/test/
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