Supporting problem drinking parents:
training and resources
Introduction
These training and resources, funded by the Parenting Fund, are designed for professionals in contact with problem drinking parents, including alcohol specialists and those in the health, education and social sectors.
- Parenting training for alcohol professionals – This manual strengthens the capacity of alcohol professionals to support clients who are parents, enabling them to develop their parenting skills
- Alcohol awareness training for professionals working with parents – This manual develops the capacity of parenting professionals to work with parents who have alcohol-related problems
These resources will help professionals to work with problem drinking parents and to influence policy reform. They cover a broad range of issues around parental alcohol misuse including child protection, assessment, domestic violence and building resilience.

