Contolled drinking programme print version | course feedback

Course Outline

• To develop understanding and skills to assist clients with alcohol related problems to achieve moderate drinking

• Assess the clients suitability for Behaviour Control Training
• Establish drinking goals and moderate drinking skills
• Review and respond to the triggers to over-drinking
• Provide more in-depth support where underlying problems influence over-drinking
• Evaluate client progress and the necessity of abstinence where indicated

Agenda

Day One

Time	Programme	Activity
9.30	Introduction and Climate Setting
10.00	Controlled Drinking Factors Discussing moderations with clients	Presentation Small groups
11.00	Break
11.15	Suitability MAST assessment ADS assessment Predictive outcomes	Self-Assessment Large group discussion
1.00	Lunch
2.00	Self Monitoring Setting everyday unit limits Calculating blood alcohol concentrations Setting occasional limits	Small Groups Skills work in pairs
3.00	Break
3.15	Moderation Skills Beverages Time Settings	Skills work in pairs
4.00	Close

Day Two

Time	Programme	Activity
9.30	Recap
10.00	Affirming Progress Rewarding gains Partners in progress	Skills work
11.00	Break
11.15	Over-Drinking Triggers to over-drinking Responding to triggers	Self-assessment Group discussion
1.00	Lunch
2.00	Responding to underlying triggers Sleep; Relaxation; Depression; Anxiety Sociability	Self-Assessment Case study Skills practice
3.00	Break
3.15	Abstinence? Assessing progress Evaluation of change	Pairs Case study
4.00	Close