Think Differently - For Parents

Think Differently - For Parents is a new FREE drugs and alcohol information service for parents in Medway

Please complete this form if you would like to attend:

Do you know how to tell if your child is taking drugs?
Are you having issues with smoking or vaping?
Would you like tips on how to open up a conversation with your child?
Would you like to hear first hand from a parent?
Do you know how substances affect the human body?
Do you want to build confidence in managing challenging behaviour?
Would you like some support to help with emotional wellbeing?

KENWARD TRUST ARE HERE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS

In partnership with Medway Council and Kent Community Foundation, we have created a talk for parents about drugs and alcohol and how they may be affecting your children.

This talk will be held
at GlassBox Theatre, MidKent College, Medway Campus ME7 1FN
on Wednesday 27th September
at 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

To book your place, please complete the form opposite.

The talk will be given by members of our Youth Team, Andy Watson and Kim Webster, and will cover:

  • Spotting the signs

  • What substances do to the body and mind

  • Understanding peer pressure

  • Recognising if your child is being groomed into county lines

  • Talking to young people

  • Signposting

  • Q&A

  • Andy Watson

    Andy was a resident at Kenward Trust in 2003, and he now delivers outreach youth work and other educational and intervention work for Think Differently and our Kenward in the Community team.

  • Kim Webster

    Kim lost her son four years ago, after he took the painkiller Tramadol on a night out. In a bid to warn others of the dangers, and paint a picture of how difficult her life has been since his death, Kim is on a mission to help educate, inform and ultimately save young lives.