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SUMMARY:Stepping Stones - A course for families and friends supporting someone with AOD dependence.
DESCRIPTION:Stepping Stones (SS)\, Melbourne – over the course of 2 weekends: June: 7th\, 8th\, 14th\, 15th in 2025 (Balwyn North) \nStepping Stones is Family Drug Support’s flagship and award-winning  program specifically for families and carers of people using drugs and alcohol. The 2-weekend course shares common challenges and strategies\, aiming to increase the family’s confidence and competence in managing complex issues. It also provides the skills to better manage the relationship with the person using substances. The outcome is for families to find better ways of coping\, to become more resilient\, and to ultimately survive the journey intact. \nPlease note that this course is not suitable for people who are AOD dependent.  \nFrom 2001 to the present\, the course has run over 250 times nationwide\, servicing over 2800 family members. The course has run 50 times in Victoria\, servicing over 600 people in metropolitan and regional areas.  \nLinda – “Stepping Stones gave me skills to take back control of my life and allowed my daughter to get on with hers.  I apply all that I have learned daily.”    \nSam also supports a person using substances – “The course helped me make sense of the chaotic and surreal situation as a family member of a drug user.  Just being with people who understand and being able to share and hear others’ stories\, I felt supported and less alone.”  \nTopics Covered: \n\nManaging Emotions (anxiety\, guilt\, grief\, anger\, and more)\nStages of Change\, and the Family’s Stages of Change\nFamily Dynamics\nSelf-Care and Coping Strategies\nCommunication and Boundaries\nAnd much more…\n\nCost: \nThe course itself is free.  We ask all participants to become an FDS member ($30) and to purchase the course workbook ($40).  Total of $70  \nVenue:  \nGreythorn Community Centre (TBC) \n2 Centre Way\, Balwyn North \n  \nContact: \nCall Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 \nSpaces are limited\, so bookings are essential.  \nStepping Stones Information Page \nStepping Stones Video
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/stepping-stones-a-course-for-families-and-friends-supporting-someone-with-aod-dependence-2/2025-06-14/
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SUMMARY:Stepping Stones - A course for families and friends supporting someone with AOD dependence.
DESCRIPTION:Stepping Stones (SS)\, Melbourne – over the course of 2 weekends: June: 7th\, 8th\, 14th\, 15th in 2025 (Balwyn North) \nStepping Stones is Family Drug Support’s flagship and award-winning  program specifically for families and carers of people using drugs and alcohol. The 2-weekend course shares common challenges and strategies\, aiming to increase the family’s confidence and competence in managing complex issues. It also provides the skills to better manage the relationship with the person using substances. The outcome is for families to find better ways of coping\, to become more resilient\, and to ultimately survive the journey intact. \nPlease note that this course is not suitable for people who are AOD dependent.  \nFrom 2001 to the present\, the course has run over 250 times nationwide\, servicing over 2800 family members. The course has run 50 times in Victoria\, servicing over 600 people in metropolitan and regional areas.  \nLinda – “Stepping Stones gave me skills to take back control of my life and allowed my daughter to get on with hers.  I apply all that I have learned daily.”    \nSam also supports a person using substances – “The course helped me make sense of the chaotic and surreal situation as a family member of a drug user.  Just being with people who understand and being able to share and hear others’ stories\, I felt supported and less alone.”  \nTopics Covered: \n\nManaging Emotions (anxiety\, guilt\, grief\, anger\, and more)\nStages of Change\, and the Family’s Stages of Change\nFamily Dynamics\nSelf-Care and Coping Strategies\nCommunication and Boundaries\nAnd much more…\n\nCost: \nThe course itself is free.  We ask all participants to become an FDS member ($30) and to purchase the course workbook ($40).  Total of $70  \nVenue:  \nGreythorn Community Centre (TBC) \n2 Centre Way\, Balwyn North \n  \nContact: \nCall Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 \nSpaces are limited\, so bookings are essential.  \nStepping Stones Information Page \nStepping Stones Video
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/stepping-stones-a-course-for-families-and-friends-supporting-someone-with-aod-dependence-2/2025-06-08/
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SUMMARY:Stepping Stones - A course for families and friends supporting someone with AOD dependence.
DESCRIPTION:Stepping Stones (SS)\, Melbourne – over the course of 2 weekends: June: 7th\, 8th\, 14th\, 15th in 2025 (Balwyn North) \nStepping Stones is Family Drug Support’s flagship and award-winning  program specifically for families and carers of people using drugs and alcohol. The 2-weekend course shares common challenges and strategies\, aiming to increase the family’s confidence and competence in managing complex issues. It also provides the skills to better manage the relationship with the person using substances. The outcome is for families to find better ways of coping\, to become more resilient\, and to ultimately survive the journey intact. \nPlease note that this course is not suitable for people who are AOD dependent.  \nFrom 2001 to the present\, the course has run over 250 times nationwide\, servicing over 2800 family members. The course has run 50 times in Victoria\, servicing over 600 people in metropolitan and regional areas.  \nLinda – “Stepping Stones gave me skills to take back control of my life and allowed my daughter to get on with hers.  I apply all that I have learned daily.”    \nSam also supports a person using substances – “The course helped me make sense of the chaotic and surreal situation as a family member of a drug user.  Just being with people who understand and being able to share and hear others’ stories\, I felt supported and less alone.”  \nTopics Covered: \n\nManaging Emotions (anxiety\, guilt\, grief\, anger\, and more)\nStages of Change\, and the Family’s Stages of Change\nFamily Dynamics\nSelf-Care and Coping Strategies\nCommunication and Boundaries\nAnd much more…\n\nCost: \nThe course itself is free.  We ask all participants to become an FDS member ($30) and to purchase the course workbook ($40).  Total of $70  \nVenue:  \nGreythorn Community Centre (TBC) \n2 Centre Way\, Balwyn North \n  \nContact: \nCall Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 \nSpaces are limited\, so bookings are essential.  \nStepping Stones Information Page \nStepping Stones Video
URL:https://www.vaada.org.au/event/stepping-stones-a-course-for-families-and-friends-supporting-someone-with-aod-dependence-2/2025-06-07/
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