Course Code: REL-BHC-0-TISUDFAT
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Learn about the family systems theory and its principles in the context of SUD.
Name two family-based assessment tools and evidence-based interventions to address SUD.
Recognize how SUD impacts families.
Outline:
Section 1: Family Systems Therapy
Substance Use and Families
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Family Approaches to SUD Treatment
Assessment of Family Systems
Family-Based Treatment Approaches
Nonclinical Support
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: How SUD Impacts the Family
The Impact of SUD on Families
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
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Writer: Kathryn Falbo-Woodson, MSW, LCSW
Kathryn earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from West Virginia University and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Social Work Supervisor in North Carolina. Kathryn has served on the NASW-NC Chapter Board of Directors and held leadership roles with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-NC Chapter, including board member and president. As board president and co-chair of the Charlotte Out of the Darkness Walk, she led the chapter to national recognition. She is the founder of Forsythia Counseling, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC, and serves as a Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert at Relias. With a background in psychotherapy, education, and advocacy in integrated care and community mental health, Kathryn has trained healthcare professionals in Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, QPR Suicide Prevention, and other crisis interventions. Her work reflects a strong commitment to behavioral health and the professional development of those in the field.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nursing Personnel; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use and Behavioral Disorder Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.