Helping family members and loved ones of an addict start to heal.

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Description: 
A Substance Use Disorder (SUD) negatively impacts the life of the person using. It also emotionally, psychologically, financially and socially impacts the lives of the people who love them. However, not much attention is given to the difficulties Addiction-Affected Families (AAF) face nor to the treatment interventions that can help them recover. This workshop will offer practical information and the domains to focus on when the family member or loved one of a person with a SUD or in early recovery, presents in therapy. 

Category of Education: D1.1 Assessment/ Evaluation, Intervention

Intended Audience: 

• Students
• Psychologists
• Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
• Clergy/Religious
• Medical professionals, M.D., P.A., Nurses

Content Learning Level: Beginner, Introductory

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the 5 main themes present in Addiction-Affected Families.
2. Explain the 5-step method in family interventions to address the 5 main themes present in Addiction-Affected Families.

Schedule:

• Intro: 5 mins
• Content presentation and case example 70 mins
• Q&A: 15 mins