Trauma and substance use disorders runs in families across generations and are often fueled by dark family secrets. Topics covered in this presentation includes: The role of youth development, prevention, and clinical professionals in breaking intergenerational patterns of trauma, substance use disorders and dark family secrets; breaking intergenerational patterns by focusing on the unique needs of children of parents with substance use disorders and children on the FASD spectrum; the role of parents and persons in recovery in breaking intergenerational patterns; mobilizing the entire community to help break intergenerational patterns of trauma and substance use disorders. You will learn about successful programs in breaking intergenerational patterns in Iceland, Native American, Metropolitan, and rural communities.
By the end of this presentation you will be able to:
- Begin to use strategies to help break generational patterns of trauma, substance use disorders and dark family secrets in your role as a treatment provider.
- Begin to use strategies to help break intergenerational patterns of trauma and substance use disorders in your role as a prevention specialist.
- Articulate the importance of prevention and treatment providers working together to break intergenerational patterns.
- Utilize strategies to help parents break intergenerational patterns of trauma, substance use disorders and dark family secrets.
- Address the unique needs of children of parents with substance use disorders.
- Learn strategies to break intergenerational patterns from Iceland, Native American, Metropolitan, and rural communities