Family Dynamics, in chemical dependency, is the pattern of roles and relationships inside a family affected by addiction, together with the interventions that may lead to recovery for its members.
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’ Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies program, Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling program and Mental Health & Addiction Support Services program, family dynamics is covered in the courses AOD231 and BHS131, Family Dynamics.
The Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies, Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling and Mental Health & Addiction Support Services outlines list AOD231 and BHS131 Family Dynamics at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
Prerequisites for AOD231 and BHS131: none.
Family dynamics sits among the counseling subjects taught alongside counseling micro-skills, group counseling, case management in counseling and cultural competence in SUD treatment.
It is covered in the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies, Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling and Mental Health & Addiction Support Services programs.
This topic is covered in the Mental Health & Addiction Support Services program at InterCoast Colleges.