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METHOD TO GIVE AWARENESS ABOUT DRUG ADDICTION AMONG PARENTS
parenting skills
-Practice in formulating, negotiating, and enforcing family policies on substance misuse; and training in drug education and information.
drug education
– Drug information for parents to reinforce what children learn about the detrimental consequences of drugs and allows for family talks about legal and illicit substance abuse.
Parental monitoring and supervision
– Techniques for monitoring activities; praise for appropriate behaviour; and moderate, consistent discipline that enforces defined family rules.
Recognising the warning signs of teen drug abuse
– Friendships, eating habits, sleeping patterns, physical attractiveness, coordination, and school achievement may all alter suddenly or dramatically.
PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS
The Strengthening Families Program
Parents are trained to set acceptable behavioural expectations for their children based on their developmental stage and age.
Parents as Teachers
Parent education, family support, and school readiness program for expectant parents and parents of children up to kindergarten age.
Parent-child Interaction Therapy
Experimentally supported treatment that focuses on enhancing the quality of parent-child relationships and modifying parent-child interaction patterns.
Webinar: Serving Families Affected by SUD/MH During COVID-19 (2020) – Help parents and caregivers during this challenging time and discuss how they are adapting their support services for families and their loved ones during social isolation.
Webinar: Navigating Parental Trauma in the Family Unit (2021) – Discuss parental trauma and the effects of the trauma on the family system
