May 12, 2024  
NCU Catalog - July 2021 
    
NCU Catalog - July 2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSY-8153 - Family Systems Approaches for Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

This course connects the issues of substance-related and addictive disorders with family systems dynamics. You will use foundational knowledge regarding substance-related and addictive disorders to understand addictive behaviors. You will also learn about family systems, including family roles, rules, and patterns. Understanding the connection of family relationships and generational patterns of addiction is key to facilitating successful recovery. You will review major theoretical frameworks for successful intervention with family systems as well as with individual who demonstrates addictive behaviors.



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