Course Code: REL-BHC-0-ISUDFAT
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Identify how family dynamics impact the development of a substance use disorder.
Recognize how substance use impacts the family members of individuals with substance use disorders.
Indicate evidence-based interventions that you can use to successfully address the relationship between the dynamics of family systems and substance use.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Impact of Family Dynamics on the Individual
Assessing the Support System
Family Culture
Triggering Events
The Family’s Role in an Individual’s Recovery
Family Systems and Change
Review
Summary
Section 3: How Addiction Impacts the Family
Family Disease
Impact on Families
Family Subsystems
The Impact of Adolescent Substance Use on the Family System
Coping in Families
Review
Summary
Section 4: Interventions Addressing Substance Use and Family Dynamics
Including Family in the Treatment Process
Screening and Assessment
Community Reinforcement and Family Training
Family Treatment Court
Family Systems Model
The Most Serious Challenges
Family Systems Theory
The Gottman Method
Behavioral Couples Counseling
Support Groups
Education and Linkage for Families
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Bryn Davis, LPC, MAC
Bryn Davis received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Sociology from the University of Virginia and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lynchburg College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. She also holds a national certification as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) through NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. Additionally, she is certified as a Clinical Telemental Health Provider. Prior to joining Relias in 2020, she served as Clinical Director of a community mental health agency, developed an intensive treatment program for individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders, and provided outpatient counseling focused on trauma-informed care.
Expert Reviewer: Lauren Quick-Graham, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 13 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor in North Carolina. She has worked in private practice, the Veterans Health Administration, and community-based organizations focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Psychologists; Intermediate level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Intermediate level Marriage and Family Therapists; Intermediate level Professional Counselors; Intermediate level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.