Growing Up Unheard
 

The focus of this entry-level training will be on Co-dependency.  During this day-long workshop we will look at the characteristics that are common to people who have been raised in a home with chemical dependency.  Areas that will be explored are the physical effects of Co-dependency; the masks Co-dependents wear, as well as boundary setting; roles/rules in the family; the Co-dependent relationship, stages and treatment.

The goal of this training is to provide participants with a current understanding of Co-dependency, an awareness of the illness, how it impacts the family, and the skills necessary to help the client.

Objectives:

Upon completion participants will be able to:

• Identify at least three characteristics of Co-dependency

• Discuss common Co-dependent patterns

• Identify the masks of Co-dependency, such as workaholism, chemical dependency, eating disorders, etc.

• Learn about counter-transference and how it can impact on relationships with clients

• Recognize survival roles that develop in the addicted family system

• Learn how Co-dependency recovery parallels alcoholism/drug abuse recovery

Presenter:

Marie MacPherson, BS, CASAC, CPP, was Coordinator of Community Education for The Prevention Council for over 15 years and recently retired. She has over 18 years of experience in the field of addictions, has developed, implemented, and facilitated numerous prevention programs for professionals, as well as being a parenting educator.

This training is provided under NYS OASAS Provider Certificate No. 0727, and is acceptable for meeting CASAC/CPP/CPS education and training requirements for six (6) credit hours.  Certificates of Completion will be awarded upon completion of the full day.

For more information, please call 518-581-1230.