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Counseling Families Through Addiction: The Sequential Family Addictions Model

CE Hours 1

About this course

This presentation explores the application of the Sequential Family Addictions Model (SFAM) in counseling families grappling with addiction. Grounded in systemic and developmental theories, SFAM provides a structured approach to understanding and intervening in family dynamics affected by substance abuse. Key components include stages of family response, emphasizing the importance of addressing relational patterns alongside individual behaviors. Practical strategies for implementing SFAM in therapeutic settings are discussed, highlighting its efficacy in promoting family resilience and recovery. By integrating theory with practical application, this presentation equips counselors with tools to navigate complexities inherent in addiction while fostering collaborative, supportive family environments conducive to healing.

Learning Objectives

  • Define addiction using clinical and lay terms.
  • Recognize the impact of addiction on the family system.
  • Use the Sequential Family Addictions Model (SFAM) to treat addiction within the family system.
  • Understand the role of social justice in treating addiction in the family system.

Learning Levels

  • General

Target Audience

Counseling professionals who provide family therapy and/or addictions treatment.

Course Instructor(s)

  • Dr. Patricia G. Bradford

    Dr. Patricia G. Bradford, LPC, NCC, ACS is a counselor educator and counselor with a specialization in addiction treatment, primarily in residential treatment settings. Currently engaged in private practice, Dr. Bradford focuses on counseling individuals with personality and mood-related disorders.

    Originally from Baton Rouge, LA, Dr. Bradford earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from the University of Wyoming. Her research interests prominently include multicultural considerations within the field of counseling, aiming to enhance therapeutic efficacy and increase advocacy efforts across diverse cultural contexts.

    With a commitment to both clinical excellence and scholarly inquiry in the field of counseling, Dr. Bradford actively contributes to the advancement of counseling education and practice through publications, workshops, and community engagement efforts. She is dedicated to fostering inclusive and effective therapeutic environments that promote holistic well-being and resilience.

Disclosure

*This course is not eligible for NBCC credit at this time.

CE Process Info

Content

  • Content
    2 parts
    • Slides
    • Webinar
  • Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board

    Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board (MHPLB)

    This course meets requirements for licensing renewal for the state of Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board.

Counseling Families Through Addiction: The Sequential Family Addictions Model
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  • CE Hours
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  • Type
    Self-Paced
  • Publication Date
    Jul 4th, 2024

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