Family Dynamics: An Integrated Systems Approach to Substance Use Disorder
This training session is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the critical role family systems play in the development, maintenance, and treatment of addiction. Attendees will gain insights into how family dynamics influence addiction, exploring the complex relationships that exist within families affected by these challenges. Key topics will include patterns of communication and their contributions to both the problem and potential solutions, as well as the identification of various family structures and their impact on addiction dynamics, such as enmeshment, disengagement, and dysfunction.
Participants will analyze the systemic effects of addiction on family members, recognizing the emotional, psychological, and relational consequences that extend beyond the individual struggling with addiction. To support effective treatment approaches, the training will equip attendees with skills for assessing family functioning, allowing them to identify strengths and challenges within the familial unit. Additionally, participants will discuss practical strategies for fostering healthy communication, establishing appropriate boundaries, and creating supportive environments for families grappling with addiction. Join us to deepen your understanding of family systems in the context of addiction and enhance your ability to support families on the path to recovery.
Objectives:
- Understand the role of family systems in the development, maintenance, and treatment of addiction.
- Explore the interconnectedness of family dynamics and addiction, including patterns of communication, roles, and boundaries.
- Identify common family structures and their impact on addiction dynamics, such as enmeshment, disengagement, or dysfunction.
- Analyze the systemic effects of addiction on family members, including emotional, psychological, and relational consequences.
- Develop skills in assessing family functioning and identifying strengths and challenges within the familial unit.
- Discuss strategies for fostering healthy communication, boundaries, and support systems within families affected by addiction.
Training Categories: Intermediate/Advanced, Co-occurring, Family Systems| Clinical
Speakers
Eric Rodriguez currently serves as the Education Resource Director for Caron’s Education Alliance Department. Mr. Rodriguez oversees education, training, development, and learning initiatives, with a focus on corporate and organizational education. Prior to accepting the education role in 2021, Mr. Rodriguez worked as a behavioral health therapist for the Caron’s Executive Program, providing individual and family therapy to patients and their families, facilitating groups, offering educational lectures, and helping to set up aftercare plans. He has advanced education in co-occurring disorders, specifically related to anxiety, and is trained in cognitive processing therapy for trauma. Mr. Rodriguez is a licensed social worker in the state of Pennsylvania and has a certification in advanced addiction and drug counseling. He has a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology and a master’s degree in clinical social work from Millersville University