In the midst of the most devastating drug epidemic in history, a comprehensive strategy for treating families and loved ones of those suffering with substance use disorders is often neglected. Failing to treat the family and social systems of those battling substance abuse risks a perpetuation of the cycle of addiction. Recognizable patterns of dysfunctional emotional, social and physical behavior in the family and loved ones of those suffering with substance use disorders have long been identified by health care professionals as codependency. Codependency shares symptoms of dependent and borderline personality disorders, though neither diagnosis encompasses the relational elements common in codependency. In this workshop aimed for licensed mental health professionals, medical personnel, and ministry leaders the symptoms of codependency will be examined, along with the impact of addiction on family systems and how family members can impede the progress of their loved ones through addiction counseling. Treatment options including boundary implementation and the 12-step recovery model will be explored for treating codependent individuals and families.
202 | Addicted to You: The Role of Boundaries and 12-step Recovery in Treating Codependency
PRESENTERS
John Eklund, M.S.W.
CE CREDITS
1.25
Approved For CE
ASWB, NBCC, NAADAC, IBCC, AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, AOA Category 2A Credits, Georgia Nurses Association, AAFP , Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Approved For CME/CEU
LEVEL
Intermediate
Summary
Learning Objectives
1 Describe the originations of codependency, and codependency’s current relevance in mental health and substance abuse treatment.
2 Develop a family and social systems approach to substance use disorder treatment.
3 Analyze and develop treatment options for codependent recovery.