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Irene Francisco

Mothers of Substance: The role of alcohol and other drugs in mothering occupations

by Insight

Roles and occupations can change rapidly for women who become pregnant and have children. This talk will explore how alcohol and other drugs might be used by women to support or undermine mothering occupations and identity; the conflicts of societal expectations and value judgements; and ways we can support meaningful occupations with women who use substances. It draws on Irene’s 2021 work with Insight developing eLearning for brief interventions in maternal health, her volunteer work as a counsellor with the Australian Breastfeeding Association, previous work as a Lactation Consultant, and her occupational therapy lens from years of working in mental health.

Irene is an Occupational Therapist and Clinical Educator with Queensland Centre for Mental Health Learning. Irene has many years of experience in mental health, forensic mental health, counselling, project management, and volunteering (too much). She enjoys training development and delivery, group facilitation, using community engagement, and helping to identify recovery-oriented approaches.

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