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| Most of our participants have had poor experience of education. In most cases they would have had no prior experience of training. In a lot of cases they would have low self-esteem and in some cases they would have literacy problems. In all cases they would have a major problem with drug mis-use. Our programme is totally geared towards participant development. Helping them to build up their confidence, helping them with their communication skills and providing them with training, which should help them secure employment in the future. A lot of time would be spent with individuals getting them to identify their training needs and getting them to think about their future employment needs. Our primary focus is to help them address their own drug mis-use problem. Our secondary focus is to provide high quality training in the hope that when they address their drug mis-use problems they would then be in a better position to enter into further training or into employment. The nature of our programme is such that we try to fill the nineteen and a half hours per week with as much training as possible because of this we always use the entire FAS training budget. The Sponsor through funding from the Drugs Task Force meets the shortfall in the cost of training. Last year seven of our participants successfully completed a twelve-week course in desktop publishing for which they will receive certificates. One of our support workers successfully completed a NUI (Maynooth) Diploma in Addiction Studies. Last year the Northside Partnership launched a new employment initiative for recovering drug mis-users-L.I.P. We have played an active part in developing this programme and in encouraging our participants to become involved. The Health Board has recently appointed a Rehabilitation and Integration Manager with two support staff. We have actively linked into this service. Some
of our participants do succeed in becoming drug free. When they arrive
at this point they feel very vulnerable and in need of support. We
have spent the last year trying to identify and source appropriate
referral programmes. We have had several meetings in particular with
the Aftercare Recovery Project but unfortunately with most of these
services long waiting lists exist. |
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The
purpose of this class is to equip the participants with cooking skills.
It deals with three main areas |
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Hygiene
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Trainer-Maureen
Smith- (Certificate in Facilitation Skills and extensive experience
in cooking & catering). |
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This
course aims to provide skills development and confidence building. At
present the group are concentrating on mosaics and oil paintings. Trainer-Lynsey
Holland- (B.A. in Art and Certificate in Art Therapy). |
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This
class provides each participant with effective relaxation techniques.
Trainer-Maureen Smith |
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Writing
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This
course is to help people to develop their writing skills and to develop
their confidence through acting. Trainer - Megan Martin - (M.A. in Drama
Studies). |
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Yoga
is an enjoyable and relaxed way to get fit, aimed at achieving a sense
of physical and mental well-being. Yoga increases energy levels; it includes stretching and breathing exercises. It also aids flexability of the joints and reduces stress levels and is suitable for both men and women of all ages. |
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A
powerful antidote to the stresses of modern day life, yoga is a practical
philosophy that aims at uniting the body mind and spirit for health
and fulfilment. A fit and supple body can be developed through the practice
of postures (asanas). These easy to follow exercises, especially chosen
for beginners, work on all the bodily systems, toning the muscles, stimulating
the circulation and improving overall health. The benefits are not merely
physical: as the postures are mastered and the techniques introduced
for relaxation and breath control, you will find that yoga has the power
to calm the mind, increase your concentration and give the ability to
cope with tension. It is a complete system for personal development,
promoting total physical and spiritual well-being. |
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Phone:
01-8391221 |
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Trainer-
Michelle Murphy |
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(Qualified
YTTC Yoga Instructor). |
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