The class will be done virtual
By the end of this series, the learner will be able to:
·Describe what it means when a loved one has a Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
·Explain what is meant by the “Three C’s” of addiction.
* I didn’t Cause it.
* I can’t Control it.
* I can't Cure it.
·Describe what is and what is not helpful when dealing with a loved one’s SUD.
·Explain why addiction is called a family disease.
·Explain what is meant by codependency and why it is an issue in families with SUD’s.
·Describe how addiction can cause trauma in the lives of family members.
·Describe typical roles in a family with addiction and how each role supports addictive behavior.
·Describe some of the healthy changes in thinking and behavior that occur when practicing good self-care.
·Describe what a boundary is and explain why boundaries are important in family healing.
·Explain the importance of honest communication in healthy family systems.