In Touch Project

 

Events


Parent and Carers Training Programme (PACT)

Phil Harris, author of 'The Concerned Other', will be running a 4-day course based on his Parent and Carers Training Programme (PACT), during July and August. Having Phil Harris himself to present the course is a fantastic opportunity and there 18 places available on the course. Attendance at all 4 workshops is strongly encouraged.

 

The 4 dates are:

 

16th July 2010            9:30 am – 4:15 pm

30th July 2010            9:30 am – 4:15 pm

6th August 2010         9:30 am – 4:15 pm

20th August 2010       9:30 am – 4:15 pm

 

The venue will be the stunning Abbey House overlooking the Abbey ruins in Glastonbury. Lunch and all refreshments during the day will be provided.

 

More information can be found in the PACT Programme.

 

We do request a voluntary contribution of £20 a day per person, with concessions available if needed, to help cover the costs of running the course and refreshments. The In Touch Project will be covering a large portion of the costs.

 

If you are interested please complete the separate booking form to confirm your place and your option of payment.

 

Any queries or concerns please contact us at info@intouchproject.org.uk or phone 01749 670244 (Monday & Thursday 10 am – 8 pm. Answer phone available)

 

Information Day – Saturday, 23rd January 2010

Our first Information Day was a resounding success with 48 attendees, a huge thank you to all the family members and concerned others that attended. There were also a number of people who attended as representatives from a variety of organisations who also contributed to the day's success and deserve our special thanks. Abbey House in Glastonbury was an ideal location, tranquil and welcoming with a marvellous view of Glastonbury Abbey.

 

Speakers were from the In Touch Project, Turning Point, On the Level, Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Domestic Abuse, Elim Connect Centre and Phil Harris talking about his Parents and Carers Treatment (PACT) Programme. A personal story from someone in recovery from addiction concluded the day. All the presentations were well received and all were willing to answer questions and deal with queries on an individual basis. Phil Harris was extremely well received, outlining his radical approach that empowers concerned others to influence their loved one's recovery, and which is being trialled and tested in the UK. We are looking forward to running workshops in the very near future with Phil Harris, so if you are interested, please let us know.

 

The In Touch Project is all about helping concerned others, over 18 who live in Somerset, access the services they require when they require it. The Information Day helped link these services together, something we sincerely hope will be improved upon in the future. One of the Project's main aims is to build and promote strong networks that may help reduce isolation.

 

The volunteers at the In Touch Project have been really encouraged by all the support and positive comments about the day. Once again thank you.

 

One Day Workshops

Over the last few months we have been holding a number of One Day Educational Workshops, to help us gain more understanding.

 

The workshops have been facilitated by Broadway Lodge of Weston S Mare and Action on Addiction (Families Plus). To see more about see www.broadwaylodge.co.uk and www.actiononaddiction.org.uk Both hold residential Family Programmes (information also available on our Links pages)

 

We are now aiming to acquire funding for future workshops.

 

 If you are interested in attending please contact us.

 

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