Family Recovery & Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Substance Use Disorders often affect not only the individual but also their families, who can play a critical role in the recovery process. This clinical training will explore the vital role that family involvement plays in the treatment of addiction, highlighting strategies for engaging family members as active participants in their loved one's recovery journey.

Attendees will learn evidence-based approaches to family therapy, including how to assess family dynamics, establish healthy communication patterns, and address dysfunctional behaviors that may contribute to the cycle of addiction....Read more We will cover practical techniques for clinicians to help families set appropriate boundaries, provide emotional support, and become part of the healing process. Emphasis will also be placed on how to treat the family as a unit, addressing issues such as codependency, enabling, and the emotional impact of addiction on all members of the household. All with the goal of establishing full family recovery.

By fostering a collaborative, family-centered approach, clinicians can empower families to contribute positively to their loved one's recovery, while also providing them with the tools and support they need to heal themselves. Ultimately, this training will help professionals understand how to treat not only the individual suffering from addiction but the entire family system, creating a foundation for long-term recovery and improved relational dynamics. Less...

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Learning Objectives

  • Define the role of family in the treatment of Substance Use Disorders.
  • List three effective strategies for engaging families in treatment.
  • Identify various treatment interventions that seek to build family insight into existing behavioral patterns.
  • Define the impact of family dynamics on recovery outcomes, and implement best practices to foster a supportive environment that encourages recovery and wellness.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.

Friday, May 16, 2025

Live Interactive Webinar

12:00 PM EDT - 01:30 PM EDT

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EARN 1.5 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Pat Brown, LCSW

Pat Brown, LCSW

Clinical Site Supervisor & Family Program Clinician
Pat Brown, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Interventionist in the greater Philadelphia area, brings extensive experience in addiction counseling and intervention services. With a summa cum laude Bachelor’s in Social Work from Cabrini University and a Master’s from Widener University, Pat is committed to ongoing education to stay updated on mental health treatment research. Pat teaches courses on addiction and social work practice at Cabrini and Widener University, respectively. Dedicated to fostering positive change, Pat collaborates with individuals and families, focusing on relationship repair, communication improvement, boundary establishment, and promoting healthy life decisions.

Agenda

1. Welcome and Introduction 

   - Trainer introduction, session overview, and learning objectives.

2. Understanding the Role of Family in Substance Use Disorders  
   - Overview of family systems' impact on addiction and recovery.  
   - Common family dynamics and their influence on treatment.  

3. Strategies for Engaging Families in Treatment
   - Approaches to involve families, including trust-building and psychoeducation.  
   - Tools for addressing resistance and fostering collaboration.  

4. Treatment Interventions to Build Family Insight
   - Evidence-based interventions like Family Behavioral Therapy and CRAFT.  
   - Applying interventions to address behavioral patterns.  

5. Fostering a Supportive Home Environment
   - Communication techniques, boundary-setting, and relapse prevention tools.  

6. Wrap-Up and Closing
   - Key takeaways, resources for further learning, and participant feedback.  

CE Information - Earn 1.5 CE Credit Hours

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Before the event, you will receive an email from CE-Go with access to the virtual event. After the event, you will receive access to your evaluation and continuing education certificate via a personalized "attendee dashboard" link, hosted on the CE-Go website. This link and access to the virtual event will be sent to the email account you used to register for the event.

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  • Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format

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