Addiction Recovery and the Family: What Therapists Need To Know 

Brought to you by: the Southern Chapter of the New Jersey Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

About our Presenter: 

William F. Coffey MSS, LCSW is a senior therapist at Council for Relationships, formerly Penn Council for Relationships.  He specializes in addictive disorders and their effect on couples and families. 

 Mark your calendar for Friday, May 13 to attend this terrific workshop! Here are the details:

Breaking through the shame and stigma  of substance abuse is challenge for  families and for therapists who want to  help them.  The disorders of substance  abuse are common, costly, and  challenging to understand and treat. All of  this leads to the denial of disease and  resistance to treatment that are hallmarks  of these conditions in the individuals who  suffer from them and often in their family  and social systems. In this workshop we will address the systemic issues in families struggling with addiction, the role of the family in treatment and how therapy can be part of the recovery process. 

In the afternoon session, Bill will be joined by be a panel of individuals who are both professionals in the field of addiction and recovery and who have personal experience with addiction and recovery in their families. They have offered to share their experiences regarding the role of the family and of therapy in the recovery process.

William F. Coffey, MSS, LCSW is a senior therapist at Council for Relationships, formerly Penn Council for Relationships.  He specializes in addictive disorders and their effect on couples and families. 

First Time Workshop Attendees Will Receive A Special Discount!

 Learning Objectives 

Identify specific patterns of dysfunction in the addicted family system Over-responsible vs. Under-responsible Isolation and Withdraw Power struggles for control Trust and honesty
Intervene with the family to empower healthier interactions Identify negative interaction cycles Understanding circular causality Assist in developing trust Establish new patterns of communication

Workshop Schedule

8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast, Registration, Networking
8:30 a.m. Specific Patterns of Dysfunction in the Addicted Family
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. Morning Presentation Continues
Noon Lunch
1:00 p.m. Case Presentation
2:00 p.m. Break
2:15 p.m. Panel 
3:20 p.m. Wrap Up, Evaluations, CE Certificates

 

We thank you for your interest in our SNJAMFT Spring 2016 workshop. You can either click on the "Register Now" (recommended) button below to complete the form, select yiour category and pay via check or PayPal. You may also click on the "For More Info" button to download the flyer and mail in registration by check. Remember, you must register no later than midnight, April 30 (or have your mail in envelope postmarked by April 30) to qualify for the Early Bird Discount.  If you have never attended a SNJAMFT workshop, you can also take advantage of our very special offer for first time attendees! Either way, now is your chance to learn from this exciting presentation, ask questions, mingle and earn 6 CEUs! We look forward to seeing you there. 

Sincerely,

Wanda Sevey MDiv
President, Southern Chapter of NJAMFT

 

 For a downloadable flyer, please click below