Alcohol Focus Scotland Diane thomson 27TH November 2018 Building resilience in children affected by harmful parental drinking Diane thomson 27TH November 2018

Alcohol Focus Scotland WHO ARE WE? Getting to know us Individuals Families Communities Scotland Scotland’s national alcohol charity

Alcohol Focus Scotland Introducing our resources 3 – 6 years 726 5 to 11 years 235 3-16 & Adults 610

Alcohol Focus Scotland Ask for help Identify trusted adults Develop social skills Develop emotional intelligence Develop problem solving skills Programme delivered in nurseries by trained staff. Developed in consultation with Community Education and Early Years workers. Widely used in Nurseries and early years establishments across Scotland and the UK – 610 Doesn’t mention alcohol – focus is on asking for help being a positive behaviour, developing social skills, and helping children to identify and regulate emotions. Developed in consultation with Community Education and Early Years workers.– Training - 4hr session – Alcohol build confidence Website for trained nursery staff – network/ share good practice/ access new additional materials/support Children aged 3-5 years Aim: Build resilience and protective factors In using Oh Lila we aim to help children: www.ohlila.org.uk

Alcohol Focus Scotland NURSERY SETTING

OH LILA IN NURSERY SETTINGS Alcohol Focus Scotland OH LILA IN NURSERY SETTINGS

Alcohol Focus Scotland Encourage children to ask for help. Build empathy and understanding. Help children feel less confused and guilty about what may be happening a home. Programme delivered in schools by trained teachers Teachers training4hr session… Across the whole school Rory story of dog owner drinks too much – Resource pack used across all school Emotions / friendship / relationships/ introduces alcohol Feel less con www.roryresource.org.uk

Alcohol Focus Scotland RORY IN SCHOOLS

Alcohol Focus Scotland RORY

Alcohol Focus Scotland Build resilience and protective factors in children, young people and families by: Helping them identify sources of help and support. Developing their emotional intelligence Developing their problem solving skills Developing their social skills Helping them feel less confused and guilty about what may be happening. Helping them understand the recovery journey and the challenges that may bring. CHAT Builds on existing resources – used in community justice, social work, children/family settings/ addiction services SEE NEXT SLIDE www.chatresource.org.uk

Children harmed by alcohol toolkit Alcohol Focus Scotland Children harmed by alcohol toolkit OH LILA – NEW ERIC BOOK , WORKSHEETS RORY – RORY 2 BOOK /RECOVERY, FELIX PUPPET, GAMES, ACTIVITY BOOK, WORKSHEETS ADAM –ONLINE CHOICES GAME, WORKSHEETS, PHYSICAL COMICS ADULTS MATERIALS COMING SOON – RORY 3 – GOING INTO CARE

Alcohol Focus Scotland Thank you Alcohol Focus Scotland 166 Buchanan Street Glasgow G1 2LW Tel: 0141 572 6700 Email: diane.thomson@alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk www.alcohol-focus-Scotland.org.uk