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

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

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

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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:

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NURSERY SETTING

6. OH LILA IN NURSERY SETTINGS
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OH LILA IN NURSERY SETTINGS

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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

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RORY IN SCHOOLS

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RORY

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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
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11. 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

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Thank you
Alcohol Focus Scotland
166 Buchanan Street
Glasgow G1 2LW
Tel: