Figure 8 is committed to the continuous professional development of substance misuse professionals and is passionate about building a competent workforce in Scotland equipped with the knowledge and skills required to motivate and support people with substance misuse problems.

Figure 8 provides an original programme of specialist substance misuse training courses and skills-based workshops for practitioners in this field. Figure 8 also offer bespoke training and development programmes that can be specifically designed to meet the individual needs of your organisation.

All our courses and workshops are delivered in an innovative, interactive and challenging manner providing opportunities for participation, practice, reflection and feedback and ensuring excellent value-for-money. Our trainers are skilled group facilitators and always endeavour to build a trusting, learning atmosphere to maximise people’s ability to learn and ensure all participants enjoy a positive, growing experience through excellent group communication.

Training Programme - Autumn/Winter 2010

21st & 22nd September - Effective Assessment & Care Planning - Download Booking Form

21st October - Mental Health & Substance Misuse - Download Booking Form

25th & 26th October - Motivational Interviewing - Download Booking Form

10th & 11th November - Effective Assessment & Care Planning  - Download Booking Form

25th November - Drug Overdose & Prevention - Download Booking Form

2nd December - Relapse Prevention - Download Booking Form

14th & 15th December - Solution Focused Brief Therapy - Download Booking Form

Special Offer for Autumn/Winter 2010 Training Programme - 3 places for the price of 2!

All the above courses will be held at our state-of-the-art training facility in Whitehall Street in the centre of Dundee, more details can be found at F8 Venues.

Highly experienced trainers

The trainers at Figure 8 provide the benefit of their extensive hands-on experience of working with clients with substance misuse problems offering great insight and practical examples of good practice. For the past 3 years, they have been providing accredited core competency training for two of the UK’s largest voluntary sector addiction agencies, and have helped develop and deliver other successful specialist training courses throughout Scotland.

“Figure 8 has provided Phoenix Futures with excellent learning interventions to help the development of our staff. The training is always well-designed with our needs in mind, based on a sound knowledge of the drug and alcohol sector and delivered effectively, with creativity and enthusiasm. We highly value the partnership that has evolved and the impact that the training has had on our service delivery and practice.”
(Andy Lancaster, Former Head of Training, Phoenix Futures)

Figure 8’s training programme includes the following courses and workshops:

• Drugs Knowledge
  
• Alcohol Knowledge
  
• Effective Assessment & Care Planning
  
• Effective Case Management
  
• Relapse Prevention
  
• Mental Health & Substance Misuse
  
• Brief Interventions
  
• Motivational Interviewing
  
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  
• Overdose Prevention & Management
  
• Drug Misuse in Primary Care

So don’t miss out on the opportunity to sign up for the course or workshop that best meets your training needs or those of your workforce. Contact us now at enquiries@f8c.co.uk