Contact Details
| Organisation: | Geraldine’s Training & Development Service |
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| Contact name(s): | Geraldine Butler |
| Address: | Ballycomoyle, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath Also at 125 Manor Court, Knocknacarra Galway |
| Telephone: | 044 9661572 |
| Mobile: | 087 1349479 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Website: | www.geraldine.ie |
Programme Details
| Target audience: | Parents of children 13-18, First time parents, People who parent alone, Post separation parents, Fathers, Foster parents, Blended families, This programme can be adapted according to the specific needs of parents and young people. |
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| Theme/subject matter: | Drugs-misuse/prevention |
| Method of delivery: | Group work, One-to-one work, Home visiting |
| Programme aims: | Define substance misuse. Why do young people engage with substance misuse? What are the signs? The risks and dangers. To support a young person who finds himself/herself in this position. If there is a problem? |
| Resources used: | Information from the HSE. Research established through direct contact with young people at VEC level. Barnardos Resource Library. |
About the Facilitator
| Name: | Geraldine Butler |
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| Qualifications: | 2012 – current: BA Family & Community Studies, NUIG; 2006: Certificate: Effective Communication and Listening Skills; 2003: FETAC Certificate, Training of Trainers in the Voluntary Sector; 1999: Diploma Community Development and Leadership, NU Maynooth; 1995: Building Community School Links, Marino Institute of Education; 1994: Training and Development, All Hallows College, Drumcondra. |
| Experience: | Twenty years experience working in the area of Training and Development. |
Location & Duration of the Programme
| County | Cavan, Galway, Longford, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Westmeath |
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| Number of sessions: | 2-4 sessions depending on needs and target group. |
| Frequency of sessions: | Weekly |
| No. of hours per session: | 2.5 hours |
| When is the programme held? | Depends on the needs of the participants |
| Is childcare available? | No response |
Booking the Programme
| How do I book a place on the programme? | Self Referral, Referred by professional |
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| Total cost incl. materials: | €145 plus travel |