Substance Use and the Family for Paraprofessionals
A substance use disorder is typically thought of as a problem “in an individual,” but there is a bigger picture to consider. Its impact can be devastating to the family and loved ones of the individual with the substance use disorder. This problem is often associated with family conflict or dysfunction, employment and financial problems, and marital discord. Families can play an important role in recovery, especially if they are able to understand the dynamics related to substance use disorders and the manner in which they can help. This course will give you knowledge of the impact of substance use disorders on families as well as the family’s impact on the development and persistence of substance use. You will learn to identify and anticipate family problems that may result from or co-occur with substance use. You will also learn the basics of family systems theory as it relates to substance use disorder. By familiarizing yourself with this information, you will be better able to identify factors that contribute to the emergence and persistence of substance use problems, and you will be able to work within a treatment team context to help address these factors. Vignettes and interactive exercises will give you the opportunity to apply these concepts so that you can increase your ability to understand these issues and work effectively with families and individuals with substance use disorders. The content in this course is applicable to paraprofessionals in health and human services settings.
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Course Code: REL-HHS-0-SUFPP-V2
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Summarize the impact that substance use disorder has on families.
Describe a family systems perspective of substance use disorder, including family factors that increase or decrease the risk of developing a disorder.
Discuss the relationship between supportive family factors and the process of recovery.
Outline:
Substance Use and the Family for Paraprofessionals
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Impact of Substance Use Disorders
Meet Isabella
How Common are Substance Misuse and Substance Use Disorders?
Substance Use Problems and Youth
The Impact on the Family
Parental Substance Use Disorders and Development
The Negative Effects of Parental Substance Use
How Youth Substance Use Affects the Family
Family Impact: Economic Issues
Co-Occurring Issues
Review
Summary
Section 3: How Families Influence Substance Use Disorders
Overview of Influences
Family Dynamics
How Families Increase Risk
How Families Lower Risk
Social Learning in the Family
Family Dynamics as a Risk Factor
Family Dynamics Supporting Undesirable Behavior
Engaging At-Risk Families
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
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Instructor: Monique Kahn, Psy.D.
Monique Kahn, Psy.D. received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at Spokane Mental Health in Washington, which included specialty rotations in behavioral medicine and time-limited psychotherapies. She is licensed as a psychologist in Maine, where she was in private practice for 14 years, providing services to adult clients with varied presenting issues, but with particular emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, the relationship between psychosocial stress and illness, insomnia, and coping with chronic illness. She has taught in the undergraduate psychology program at Husson University in Maine. In addition, she has worked as a content writer and psychology subject matter expert for several major educational publishing firms. She joined Relias as a clinical content writer and subject matter expert in 2016.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals (DSP); in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.
Relias Learning will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.
Relias Learning has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias Learning will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias Learning at support@reliaslearning.com.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.