Course Information
The Moving Parents and Children Together
Programme (M-PACT) was developed by
Action on Addiction in response to the 2003
Hidden Harm report. The report focused on
how parental substance misuse can affect
children and called for increased workforce
capacity to be trained in the delivery of
evidence-based interventions.
M-PACT is a whole family, multi-family,
structured brief intervention. Using psychosocial,
educational and systematic approaches, which
put children at their heart, M-PACT aims to
improve the well-being of children and families
affected by parental substance misuse.
Learning Outcomes
M-PACT objectives:
To educate and raise awareness around substance misuse and its impact on children and families
To interrupt repeating patterns of harmful behaviour and reduce risks associated with them through a focus on coping strategies
To explore individual and family beliefs and values, and improve communication within the family
To strengthen protective and resilience factors including self-esteem
To identify additional needs of family members and signpost to further help
Band (Suitability)
LD Prospectus Event Category
Continuous Professional Development