Course Code: REL-BHC-0-IPSUDCAF
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify characteristic patterns of interaction of families impacted by parental SUD.
Describe how parental SUD can impact their children’s biological, psychological, emotional, and social development.
Name appropriate interventions designed to mitigate harm for children and families exposed to parental SUD.
Outline:
Section 1: Family Dynamics in Households Affected by SUD
The Influence of Parental SUD on Family Relationships
Substance Use Risk in Children of Parents With SUD
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: The Impact of Parental Substance Use on Children
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Biological and Cognitive Effects
Psychological and Emotional Problems
Social and Behavioral Problems
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Interventions to Mitigate Harm After Exposure
Challenges in Implementing Family-Centered Models
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Writer: Kathryn Falbo-Woodson, MSW, LCSW
Kathryn Falbo-Woodson received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from West Virginia University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina and a Certified Clinical Social Work Supervisor. Kathryn served on the National Association of Social Work-NC Chapter Board of Directors and currently participates as a member. Kathryn served as a member and president of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-NC Chapter Board of Directors. She owns her private practice, Forsythia Counseling, PLLC, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert for Relias. Before joining Relias, Kathryn worked as a psychotherapist in integrated care outpatient clinics and community-based mental healthcare settings. She has trained healthcare professionals, law enforcement, clergy, and lay people in Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention, and other crisis-related interventions.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Care and Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nursing Personnel; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use and Behavioral Disorder Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health and Intellectual Developmental Disability, Behavioral Health: Community Services, Behavioral Health: Crisis Services, Behavioral Health: Intensive Services (IRTS), Behavioral Health: Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health: Residential Services, Behavioral Health: Social Rehabilitation Facilities, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services: In-Home, Children and Youth: Residential Care Facility, Children and Youth: Social Service Agency, Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities/ Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs), Substance Use Treatment: Outpatient, Substance Use Treatment: Residential Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.