Hurt, Hope & Healing
– Chemical Dependency and Its Impact on the Family
In an addicted family, children are usually the
first to be hurt and the last to be helped and yet they are at the highest risk
for repeating the cycle of addiction.In the mid to late 80's through the early 90's "children of
alcoholics" was a "hot topic" with numerous conferences, workshops,
etc. on the subject.But, just
because we don't see as much about the issue, the number of children impacted
by their parent's substance abuse has not decreased nor have the issues they
face become any easier to cope with.Professionals working in both treatment and prevention need to be
educated about the progression of the disease and its impact on the family.
Participants will be able to: articulate the
disease concept of alcoholism and other addictions;
identify appropriate strategies and techniques for
engaging children from addicted families in the healing process; identify
current resources available and how they and/or their organization can assist families
touched by addiction.
CPS Domains:II. Education & Skill Development and V. Professional Growth & ResponsibilityATOD
Specific
Comments
All EXISTING direct
care staff are required to attend 15 hours of continued education
trainings by the end of FY10. This training is designed to complete 12
hours of that requirement.
Coordinated
Training Services (CTS) reserves the right to cancel any training for
which a minimum of five (5) participants have not pre-registered within
10 days prior to the training.
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