Family members dealing with addiction need support, which might be as simple as a chat over a cup of tea, an opportunity to get out of the house for an evening, to get ideas about how to take care of yourself, for a social outlet, or just to know you are NOT ALONE. This is for Mums, Dads, Grannys, Grandads, Sisters or Brothers. Tuesdays at 7.30 pm in Clarecare, room 13, Harmony Row, Ennis. No charge to drop in. Teresa and Ellen will be there to Listen. Phone Ellen at 065-6840944 if you have questions. Funded by OMD under National Cocaine Initiative Mid-West Regional Drugs Task Force.
RTE coverage of BushyPark
November 8th, 2009The RTE program, Pobal, recently ran an editorial piece about BushyPark. The 4 minute interview and analysis was very complimentary on how BushyPark helps women overcome alcohol addiction.
Watch a video of the RTE program here on the website. The program highlighted the particular problems of ‘Liz’ and other woman who we have helped.
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Facilitation Skills Training
October 19th, 2009Bushypark offers yearly facilitation skills training for continuing care facilitators. The training takes place over three full weekends, with four observations required between the weekends. Training includes basic counselling and facilitation skills, listening skills, group dynamics and group roles, addiction, relapse, and family disease concept, as well as role plays and opportunities to observe aftercare groups in action. It is designed specifically for Bushypark continuing care facilitators; however, no prior commitment is required. This year’s training in 2010 is scheduled September 10, 11, 12, October 9, 10, and will conclude November 20, 21st. Please contact Ellen O’Neal at Bushypark at 065-684 0944 if interested or for further information.
National Drugs Strategy
October 19th, 2009In September 2009, the government launched the Interim National Drugs Strategy 2009 – 2016, which gives the focus and direction for the work of the regional drugs task forces and other agencies for the next 7 year period.
We welcome the inclusion of alcohol in the new proposed substance misuse strategy to be launched later in 2010.
Bushypark Treatment Centre awarded funds to deliver family therapy programme
September 18th, 2009Bushypark Treatment Centre has been awarded a grant to deliver a family therapy programme for families who have accessed services or treatment at Bushypark Treatment Centre. This initiative is funded under the Dormant Accounts Fund, managed by the Department of Community Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. The funding from this project will enable 25 families to complete 10 sessions of therapy, with an aim of supporting all the family members through the early stage of recovery and in assisting them with a change of lifestyle. For further information or referral forms please contact Margaret Nash at 065-684 0944
