CONCERNED PERSONS WORKSHOP

18th September 2010

CONCERNED PERSONS WORKSHOP

This day is open to anyone whose life is affected by the drinking, drug use, gambling or compulsive behaviours of a family member or friend.

At the end of the day participants will have:

· A better knowledge of the illness of addiction

· More understanding of how they themselves have been affected by the addiction and of how they can cope with it.

· An insight into the 12 Step Programme and how Al-Anon and other support groups can help them

Participants will also have the option of joining a group which will meet once a week for 12 weeks at The Rutland Centre on Thursday evenings, from 8:00pm – 10:00pm. The hope is that group members will:

· Learn new strategies for coping with the problems caused by addiction that will help them find a better quality of life.

· Identify with their peers in group and benefit from interaction with them.

Our hope is that people will enjoy an improved level of self-esteem; that they will begin to find a better sense of physical well being; that they will experience an improvement in social functioning; and that they will understand addiction as a family issue.

DATE: Saturday, 18th September, 2010

VENUE: The Rutland Centre

TIMETABLE: Registration 9:45 – 10:00 AM

Workshop 10:00 – 4:30 PM

FEE: €60 (No charge for Concerned Persons of current clients)

NOTE: Tea and coffee will be provided at morning and afternoon breaks but lunch is not included. Participants may bring a packed lunch or purchase lunch locally.)

To reserve a place at the workshop, please confirm your attendance by Wednesday, 15th September 2010, by one of the methods below: (places are limited)

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                          Austin Prior
                          Rutland Centre
                          Knocklyon Road
                          Templeogue
                          Dublin 16
By telephone 01- 4946358 or Fax 01- 4946444