In this session, "A Day in the Life of a Resi Rehab", we :
- Look at Victoria's Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) support systems for people affected by substance dependence (see slide # 6),
- Discovered the benefits of "Communiques" as a treatment tool in AOD.
- Reviewed 5 sessions by measuring participant progress in each session.
A "Communique" generally has 3 parts:
- Description of the event, eg, "when we were washing the dishes, you said .."
- Description of the aggrieved person's feelings about that event, eg. "when you said (xyz) I felt ...."
- An outcome, for example "I want you to ......" (apologise, not to speak to me that way again ... etc)
Other people usually involved in the discussion:
- Support person for the aggrieved person.
- Support person for the wrong-doer
- Discussion facilitator.
- AOD therapist
The aim of a "Communique" is met if the process has helped the aggrieved person regulate their feelings, the concerning behaviour (if any) ceases, and the matter is resolved satisfactorily.
Date: Third Thursday of the month.
Time: 2:00- 4:00pm
Location: RSL building 52-64 Nunn Street - ground floor.
Refreshments: Not available on site. You are welcome to bring a thermos and cup etc. If you wish to purchase from Ruby Blue Cafe (temporarily located at 52 Nunn Street), staff will deliver to our room at the RSL. Please note, there is no obligation to purchase refreshments.
Keep warm,
Jane