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The 5-Step Method Resource Hub

Delivering the 5-Step Method Content

Information, resources & self directed learning for practitioners to support their professional development & use of the intervention with affected family members

This area is for practitioners who are completing hybrid training, who want a refresher or to continue with 5SM learning after training, and who want to become accredited. There is also information on adaptations of the 5SM.

All text in yellow is a link to more information – either in a pop up box, a video, or documents that can be downloaded. Note that you will need to have completed 5-Step Method training or be an AFINet member to access some of the materials. You can use the language translator (Select Language) at the top right of the screen to translate the text on these web pages. All Videos can be viewed with English subtitles – press play, click on full screen and then icon ‘subtitles/closed captions’ (the videos may take a little time to load).

There are also resources in Other Languages- go to Guidance, Handbooks, Reading and Other Languages and see box marked Resources in Other Languages.

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5SM Frontpage

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5SM Guidance, Handbooks & Reading

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5SM Other Resources

The 5-STEP METHOD INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the intervention for AFMs

CORE COMPETENCIES & ACCREDITATION
The competency framework that is central to all 5SM practice, and how to become an accredited practitioner

CORE COUNSELLING COMPETENCIES
The core counselling competencies that should be used throughout a 5SM intervention

FAMILY MEMBER QUESTIONNAIRE
Guidance on using the FMQ outcome tool to assess the impact of the 5SM on AFMs

STEP 1
FAMILY MEMBER STORY

STEP 2
INFORMATION

STEP 3
COPING AND RESPONDING

STEP 4
SUPPORT AND COMMUNICATION

STEP 5
REVIEW & FURTHER HELP

TRAINING FOR PRACTITIONERS, MANAGERS & SUPERVISORS
The different training models that are available for practitioners, as well as separate training that can be provided for managers & supervisors

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GUIDANCE/MATERIALS FOR ASSESSORS AND TRAINERS
How to become an accredited 5SM Trainer or Assessor, and on resources for trainers & assessors

BECOMING SELF SUFFICIENT
How to work with AFINet to embed the 5SM within your team, service or organisation

GAMBLING
Information on, and discussion about, an adapted version of the 5SM for families affected by a relative’s problem gambling

STEPS TO COPE
Information on, and discussion about, an adapted version of the 5SM for children and young people affected by parental substance misuse

USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Using AI to help you assess your competency for the practitioner and the assessor

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The development of the 5-Step Method Resource Hub, and the videos, was supported by Turning Point, Aquarius, Jellinek, Northern Gambling Service, Gamcare, and we are grateful for their financial support. We would also like to thank our amazing practitioners, assessors and trainers from around the world who helped to develop the videos.

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