Overview/Description
Substance abuse doesn’t only affect the abusing individual, but also their family members, friends, loved ones, co-workers and society as a whole. The abuser’s preoccupation with the substance, plus its effects on mood and performance, can lead to problems in their marriage, work performance and other
relationships. The abuse can disrupt family life and create destructive patterns of codependency. This behavior often confuses and angers loved ones as they struggle to understand why the abuser has chosen the substance over them. While not a substitute for counseling, this workshop helps to normalize the
feelings and emotions people experience as we explore the impact of substance abuse on the family.
Workshop Objectives
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
Identify the extent of substance abuse in society
• Define substance abuse and related terms
• Describe the possible causes and risk factors for substance abuse
Identify the dynamics of the substance abuser and the family
• Describe how denial operates in the user and in family members
• Describe the process of enabling the user by the family
• Identify the effects of untreated substance abuse upon the family in current and future generations
Describe the change process
• Describe the role of emotional management in relating to the user
• Describe the course of illness and the extent to which consequences matter
• Identify resources and how to select a treatment program
Overview/Description
Substance abuse doesn’t only affect the abusing individual, but also their family members, friends, loved ones, co-workers and society as a whole. The abuser’s preoccupation with the substance, plus its effects on mood and performance, can lead to problems in their marriage, work performance and other
relationships. The abuse can disrupt family life and create destructive patterns of codependency. This behavior often confuses and angers loved ones as they struggle to understand why the abuser has chosen the substance over them. While not a substitute for counseling, this workshop helps to normalize the
feelings and emotions people experience as we explore the impact of substance abuse on the family.
Workshop Objectives
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
Identify the extent of substance abuse in society
• Define substance abuse and related terms
• Describe the possible causes and risk factors for substance abuse
Identify the dynamics of the substance abuser and the family
• Describe how denial operates in the user and in family members
• Describe the process of enabling the user by the family
• Identify the effects of untreated substance abuse upon the family in current and future generations
Describe the change process
• Describe the role of emotional management in relating to the user
• Describe the course of illness and the extent to which consequences matter
• Identify resources and how to select a treatment program
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3918659864052289036