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Single session family consultation for the youth AOD workforce

For too long, the youth AOD sector has operated within a model of individual treatment episodes, limiting our scope to engage family and community supports. In response, YSAS partnered with The Bouverie Centre to develop a specialist module for Single Session Family Consultation (SSFC) adapting an existing family engagement model. The module welcomes families, caregivers and community members into a young person’s AOD treatment while recognising the unique features of servicing hard to reach populations.

The module was informed by seeking ‘wise words’ from a community of practice, and the experience of parents and caregivers. Video from the module simulating a family meeting, will highlight how SSFC can make family work accessible for youth workers. We will also present case studies of the use of SSFC from a newly formed Youth AOD Family Lead role in regional Victoria.

Brendan O’Hanlon | Deputy Director and Manager Practice & Service Development, The Bouverie Centre, Latrobe University

Associate Professor Brendan O’Hanlon is the manager of Practice & Service Development at The Bouverie Centre, which aims to build the capability of services to work with families. He has led training and implementation projects in Australia and overseas and has been nationally recognised for his contribution to mental health services.

Horace Wansbrough | Youth AOD Worker Family Lead, Youth Advocacy + Support Service

Horace Wansbrough is a Youth AOD- Family Lead worker for YSAS Bendigo, and a Family Therapist for Vacro, with 25 years of practice experience working with young people and families. He holds dual post graduate qualifications in Alcohol and Other Drug Studies and a Master of Clinical Family Therapy.

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