Family Dynamics, in chemical dependency, is the study of how a chemically dependent family functions and of the interventions which may lead to recovery for family 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 Behavioral Health Assistant 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 Behavioral Health Assistant 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 alongside the other counseling subjects studied here, among them alcoholism and narcotic addiction, counseling skills, group counseling and case management in counseling. It is covered in the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies, Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling and Behavioral Health Assistant programs.
This topic is covered in the Behavioral Health Assistant program at InterCoast Colleges.