Family Dynamics is the set of roles, relationships, and patterns of behavior within a family. In chemical dependency, it refers to how a family functions when one of its members is chemically dependent and how that family may take part in recovery.
What it covers
The catalog states: “This course provides an understanding of the family dynamics in a chemically dependent family and the interventions which may lead to recovery for family members.”
It provides a clear understanding of healthy functional families.
Which program covers it
In InterCoast Colleges’ Behavioral Health Assistant program, family dynamics is covered in the course BHS131, Family Dynamics.
The Behavioral Health Assistant outline lists BHS131 Family Dynamics at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
Prerequisites for BHS131: none.
Related subjects in the Behavioral Health Assistant program include interpersonal communication, career development, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Behavioral Health Assistant tuition.
This topic is covered in the Behavioral Health Assistant program at InterCoast Colleges.