Training
Wendy offers training to the professional community and presentations for community groups to increase awareness.
Training for the
Professional community.
Training Topics include:
The nature of addiction
Shame and guilt
Treatment options
Relapse prevention
Harm minimization
Motivation for change
Self care for professionals
Families and community.
Topics include:
The nature of addiction
Impact of addiction on family dynamics
Assistance to plan the best response for addiction
Self care within the context of family addiction
Chronic sorrow
Addiction and mental health affect a large portion of society. Each person with an addictive behaviour affects 5-7 others (friends, family, and colleagues). The World Health Organization states Mental Health issues coexisting with Substance Use contribute 20% to the cost of the health burden.- Australia spends 8.5% of GDP on health, 5% on mental health services.
Addiction is often a long term chronic issue.
Greater understanding leads to higher levels of success in treatment and better health outcomes for those affected even when the individual with the overuse behaviour does not change.