I have spent the past 17 years working as a Project Leader, where I was responsible for both designing original interventions and delivered evidence- based interventions. These interventions serve to reduce certain behaviours or to promote the development of new skills and/or behaviours. This coupled with my educational background and also my own personal experience giving up alcohol has led to the development of this psychoeducational programme. A psychoeducational programme is a structured programme designed to provide individuals with information, skills and strategies to enhance their wellbeing. This programme focuses on educating participants on alcohol use, learning new coping mechanisms and developing strategies for personal development. I also provide up-to-date research on how alcohol affects health, mental health, sleep and overall wellbeing. Key features of the programme I have designed include:
Providing participants with up-to-date, accurate, relevant research and trends on alcohol. I also provide strategies for managing overwhelming emotions and stress.
Teaching practical skills and techniques that participants can apply to reach their alcohol-free living goals. These include stress management, communication skills, problem solving and coping strategies
Empowering participants by enhancing their understanding of issues surrounding alcohol in our culture. For example, we look how alcohol affects our brain, alcohol marketing, alcohol advertising, attitudes and beliefs around alcohol. The ultimate aim is to equip them with the tools to take an active role in their own wellbeing.
Creating a supportive and non-judgemental environment where individuals can openly discuss their alcohol use, share experience and learn from each other.
Recognising and accommodation the diverse needs of participants. Each person is unique, as is their experience of how alcohol became problematic in their lives so we look at the individual needs throughout the course of our work together.
