SMART UK are pleased to announce the launch of their new academy created to provide training in the fields of addiction and mental health.

We have extended our suite of training courses to provide additional tools to complement the skills base of professionals working in the field.

Training Programmes

We are pleased to offer a range of core training modules along with a suite of complimentary courses.

Core Modules

NeuroScience of Addicition
Tutors - SMART UK
4-day exam-based training

• How does the brain work?
• How do drugs work?
• How do we become addicted?
• Why do we crave drugs?
• Why can some people stop and some can’t?
• How do drug treatment medications work?
• How do we get better?

In this groundbreaking training, that relates specifically to Kim and Sue’s forthcoming book, learn more about how our brains work and why they are the target organ of addiction. Understand more about the ‘mindset’ of our patient groups and find out more about how we all tick.

Cognitive Behavourial Therapy
Introduction to theory and technique
Tutor - David Iles and Judy Howell, UKCP
Two-day Course

You work with people, sometimes you feel stuck - you would like to be able to offer more...

Understanding HIV
Working with patients with HIV + status
Matthew Keogh, Terence Higgins Trust
One-day Workshop

Latest statistics show that HIV is the fastest growing serious health condition in the UK today with around 89,000 cases of HIV being reported since the early 1980s.

Effective Communication
‘What’s your point?’
Patrick Brook, BA (Hons); DELTA; MA, Senior Lecturer and Teacher Trainer, University of Brighton
Richard Hallows, BSC (Hons); Dip TEFLA; MA lecturer and teacher trainer, University of Brighton.
One-day Workshop

Do you feel you have problems getting your message across in your everyday work?. When you read or listen, do you sometimes feel you miss the point? Would you like to become a more effective communicator in your professional life?

Learning to Deliver Effective Training
Patrick Brook, BA (Hons); DELTA; MA, Senior Lecturer and Teacher Trainer, University of Brighton
Richard Hallows, BSC (Hons); Dip TEFLA; MA lecturer and teacher trainer, University of Brighton.
One-day Workshop

Do you have to train/teach people as part of your job?
Do any of the following trainers’ difficulties seem familiar to you?

Difficult and Aggressive Behaviour
Toughening up skills for conflict management
Mark Allen, Principal Officer, HMPS
Two-day Workshop

This essential course will help prepare professionals working in any therapeutic setting for the tougher clients and patients.

Motivational Interviewing
Collaborate with your client
Viv Mumby
Two-day Workshop

This course will provide participants with a clear understanding of the value base, principles and goals of Motivational Interviewing.

Liver Health
Tutors - SMART UK
One-day Workshop

Many healthcare professionals will come across patients suffering from the effects of liver damage and disease. But what are these, what does this mean for our patients.

The Pharmacology of Drugs
Tutors - SMART UK
One-day Workshop

An essential course for anyone who needs a thorough and up-to-date introduction to drug use and related issues.

Crack/Cocaine Training
Addaction Stimulant Services
2 x One-day Workshops
(Level 1 and Level 2)

Level 1 the history of the drug, the physical and psychological effects, the types of users and basic harm minimization.
Level 2 looking at engagement tools, triggers, cravings, paraphernalia and treatment options.

For more information about the Academy or about specific courses please call 01926 311912
or email info@smart-uk.com