{"id":3103,"date":"2014-05-08T14:36:06","date_gmt":"2014-05-08T13:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/londonfriend.org.uk\/?page_id=3103"},"modified":"2018-06-07T16:24:21","modified_gmt":"2018-06-07T15:24:21","slug":"about-swap","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/londonfriend.org.uk\/2012\/get-support__trashed\/drugsandalcohol__trashed\/weekend-programme\/about-swap\/","title":{"rendered":"about swap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a name=\"top\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3114\" title=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/londonfriend.org.uk\/2012\/2012\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/swap-sign.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"340\" height=\"511\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Take control<\/h1>\n<p>Read the sections below to find out more about the programme and how to get involved:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#who\">Who is it for?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What does it involve?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#forme\">Is this for me?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#referral\">Referral criteria<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"who\">Who is it for?<\/h2>\n<p>SWAP is for men 18+ who identify as a Gay, Bi, trans or MSM (men who\u00a0have sex with men) and feel that their chem use is either already out of\u00a0control, getting out of control or is having a negative impact on their\u00a0lives. The programme is aimed at people who are serious about trying to\u00a0take those steps that will lead to greater control over their use or who\u00a0would like to become chem free altogether.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what\">What does it involve?<\/h2>\n<p>SWAP is an intensive group programme over 4 full weekends (10.30 \u2013 5.00 Saturday &amp; Sunday).<br \/>\nIt will take you through a series of workshops which\u00a0will help you to understand and explore issues such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Relapse Prevention<\/li>\n<li>Sex (inc. sober sex) &amp; Sexuality<\/li>\n<li>Self Esteem &amp; Confidence<\/li>\n<li>Assertiveness<\/li>\n<li>Relationships<\/li>\n<li>Boundaries<\/li>\n<li>Social\/intimacy anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Thinking patterns<\/li>\n<li>Goal setting, life planning &amp; decision making<\/li>\n<li>Relaxation &amp; stress management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There will also be an opportunity to try complimentary therapies such<br \/>\nas\u00a0acupuncture and mindfulness meditation techniques.<br \/>\n<a href=\"#top\">top<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"forme\">Is this for me?<\/h2>\n<p>SWAP is a weekend programme designed to fit around your existing life<br \/>\ncommitments whilst allowing an opportunity to break the cycle of\u00a0weekend<br \/>\npartying.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s intense and to ensure that you get the most out of the programme\u00a0we<br \/>\nask that you fully commit to all 4 weekends and to come every day\u00a0and on time.<br \/>\nYou will need to make time for this in your life and to plan\u00a0accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>You should already have taken steps to control your use and should be abstinent from chems for at least a month prior to the programme and throughout it. You should\u00a0keep any alcohol use to within a sensible limit.<\/p>\n<p>If you are serious about addressing your chem use and feel ready to\u00a0make<br \/>\nthat commitment to the programme, and to yourself, then this\u00a0could be for you.<br \/>\n<a href=\"#top\">top<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"referral\">Referral Criteria<\/h2>\n<p>You are welcome to self-refer or we can accept referrals from your<br \/>\nkeyworker or other professionals who may be involved in your care.<\/p>\n<p>SWAP is an intensive group programme and may not be suitable for<br \/>\neverybody. You will be invited to come in for assessment where there\u00a0will be<br \/>\nan opportunity to discuss the programme further.<\/p>\n<p>For further information or if you would like an informal chat about SWAP\u00a0or<br \/>\nany other Antidote service please call Toni or Simon on 020 7833 1674\u00a0or<br \/>\nemail antidote@londonfriend.org.uk<\/p>\n<p>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/londonfriend.org.uk\/2012\/2012\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/SWAP-leaflet-for-clients.pdf\">SWAP leaflet for clients<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">top<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/londonfriend.org.uk\/2012\/2012\/get-support\/drugsandalcohol\/weekend-programme\/\">Go back to the SWAP page<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #fe7b0e;\"><strong>Antidote helpline:<\/strong><br \/>\nContact us to discuss your drug or alcohol issues on<br \/>\n020 7833 1674 (10am-6pm, Monday to Friday).<br \/>\nAsk for one of the Antidote Team.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take control Read the sections below to find out more about the programme and how to get involved: Who is it for? What does it involve? Is this for me? Referral criteria &nbsp; Who is it for? 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