Life with Alcohol and Drugs

Episode 11 - Scottish Families Book Group

In this episode, we are joined by Lena McMillan - the Forth Valley Family Support Development Officer for Scottish Families, and Beverly who is a volunteer with us. They chat about our Scottish Families book group which has now been running for over a year! They take us through some of the books they have read, the importance of reading, and what their all time favourite book is. 

The Scottish Families Book Group is for anyone who is currently being supported by one of our services in Scotland. We meet on the second Thursday of every month, from 6.30pm – 8.00pm. 

For more information or to join us, please contact Lena from our team lena@sfad.org.uk 

For a transcript of this episode, please visit our website - https://www.sfad.org.uk/life-with-alcohol-and-drugs-podcast 

Episode 10 - With Author John Taylor

In this episode, we are joined by Tich Watson who is the Scottish Families Connecting Families Development Officer and John Taylor who is the Friends and Family Lead for Turning Point.

John is here to chat about his new book ‘Alcohol Stole My Mum’, he shares his experiences, journey, and the process behind writing his book.

Alcohol Stole My Mum: Order a Copy - https://alcoholstolemymum.co.uk/

Please note that there are some scenarios spoken about and language used in this podcast that may cause upset to some listeners. We believe in letting speakers tell their truthful stories and using the language that is comfortable for them.

If you are impacted by anything you hear in this podcast, you can get in touch with the services below:

Scottish Families

Helpline: 08080 10 10 11
Email: helpline@sfad.org.uk
Webchat: sfad.org.uk

Scottish Women’s Aid

Helpline: 0800 027 1234
Email: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk
Webchat: womensaid.scot

Abused Men in Scotland

Helpline: 03300 949 395
Email: support@amis.org.uk

John was speaking to us as part of our new Bound Together project. To find out more visit our website - https://www.sfad.org.uk/communities/bound-together

For a transcript of this episode, please visit our website - https://www.sfad.org.uk/life-with-alcohol-and-drugs-podcast 

Episode Nine - Fundraising Challenges with Christina

In this episode, our Fundraising Manager Sarah is chatting to Christina, who took on a fundraising challenge in 2021 for Scottish Families. Sarah also gives some tips and advice if you're looking to do your own Scottish Families fundraising challenge in 2022. 

Register for an event here.

We hope you’re ready to take on a fundraising challenge this year!

• Supernova Run (18^th – 20^th March 2022)
• Kiltwalk 2022 (various dates and locations)
• Edinburgh Marathon Festival (28^th – 29^th May 2022)
• Loch Ness Marathon (2^nd October 2022)

All of these events are ready to book now – just fill in our form below and our Community Fundraiser Clare will be in touch with full details on how to get involved and fundraise in 2022. clarem@sfad.org.uk

If you’re worried about somebody else’s alcohol or drug use you can contact Scottish Families on 08080 10 10 11 or by email at helpline@sfad.org.uk. We also have webchat and further information on our website www.sfad.org.uk. 

Episode Eight - Support Over Christmas

In this festive episode, we're joined by the lovely Lynne, who is our senior Family Support Development Officer, here at Scottish Families. 

We're talking all things Christmas, some bits of advice for over the Christmas period, and also we've had some family members share insight into what their Christmases are.

Our Helpline will be open over the festive period and you can find out more information here.

Thank you for listening, if you’re worried about somebody else’s alcohol or drug use you can contact Scottish Families on 08080 10 10 11 or by email at helpline@sfad.org.uk. We also have webchat and further information on our website www.sfad.org.uk.

Episode Seven - Alcohol and Relationships #AlcoholAwarenessWeek

For this special episode for Alcohol Awareness Week, we’re joined with Daryl McLeister, the Family Support Development Officer for our Inverclyde Family Support Service and Colin McIntosh, the Family Support Development Officer for our East Dunbartonshire Family Support Service. They both also run our Men’s Family Support Group!

To find out about support available in Inverclyde contact Daryl directly on 07554 686672, email: daryl@sfad.org.uk or call our National Helpline on 08080 10 10 11.

Colin McIntosh is the Family Support Development Officer for East Dunbartonshire, contact Colin directly on 07487675621, email: colin@sfad.org.uk 

Find out more about Alcohol Awareness Week here.

Episode Six - Positive Communication With Loved One Who Uses Substances

In this episode, we are joined with George Charlton from George Charlton Training & Consultancy Services. We’re here to talk about positive communication, a module in the programme CRAFT. CRAFT is Community Reinforcement and Family Training and is an evidence-based programme for practitioners to use with family members and carers affected by someone else’s substance use.

 

Seven Elements of Positive Communication - Blog Post

CRAFT 20 Minute Guide

George Charlton Twitter

 

Thank you for listening, if you’re worried about somebody else’s alcohol or drug use you can contact Scottish Families on 08080 10 10 11 or by email at helpline@sfad.org.uk. We also have webchat and further information on our website www.sfad.org.uk.

 

Episode Five - Recovery Month

In this episode, we’re joined with Richard Watson from Scottish Families who shares his recovery journey for recovery month.

Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible.

'And it’s been a really great journey, do you know. And I’m still passionate about recovery, I still get involved wherever I can.'

If you're worried about someone else's alcohol or drug use, you can contact Scottish Families on 08080 10 10 11, email helpline@sfad.org.uk, or for webchat and further information on our services visit www.sfad.org.uk.

Episode Four - Alcohol Marketing Survey

In this episode, we talk about the alcohol marketing survey which was carried about by the Scottish Families Alcohol Action Group at the beginning of 2021. Members of the group join us to discuss the findings of the recent survey and how the Covid pandemic has impacted people's alcohol use.

Host: Rebecca Bradley (Scottish Families)

Guest Speakers: Susie McClue (Scottish Families), Gemma and Simon (Alcohol Focus Scotland), Louise (Alcohol and Drugs Support South West Scotland), Beverly and Olivia.

Thank you for listening, if you're worried about someone else's alcohol or drug use, you can contact Scottish Families on 08080 10 10 11, email helpline@sfad.org.uk, or for webchat and further information on our services visit www.sfad.org.uk.

Episode Three - Creative Coping Methods

This is episode three ‘creative coping methods’ with Gillian McHendry and Rebecca Bradley from Scottish Families. Gillian and Rebecca talk about creative ways that help you cope such as writing, photography and crafts. They also talk about the new Scottish Families Creative Coping Group on Facebook!

Episode Two - Bereavement Counselling Myths

This is episode two 'Bereavement Counselling Myths' with Martha Rae and Gill Harmon from Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs and counsellor Margaret Livingston.

 

Martha, Gill and Margaret talk about different styles of counselling, what to expect from bereavement counselling, and a bit about the Scottish Families National Bereavement Group and service.

 

Thank you for listening, if you're worried about someone else's alcohol or drug use, you can contact Scottish Families on 08080 10 10 11, email helpline@sfad.org.uk, or for webchat and further information on our services visit www.sfad.org.uk.