Topic 7 DQ1-How might you approach counseling differently depending on who in the family has the substance use disorder? For example, would you approach a mom or wife differently than a husband or dad?
Topic 7 DQ2-Domestic violence, child abuse, other traumas, and other psychiatric problems are often related to substance use disorders. How do these issues impact the treatment goals and interventions? How might you approach these issues in the treatment process?
Topic 8 DQ1-Suppose you are a counselor and have been working with the McCarthy family. In your work with the McCarthy family, you have helped the family identify some of its dysfunctional, addiction-centered family behaviors. You are now approaching the end of treatment and want to help the family think about some recovery behaviors that will help them to consolidate treatment gains and support their ongoing recovery. What are six creative family behaviors that might be appropriate suggestions for this purpose and tell what function you think these could serve for the family?
Topic 8 DQ2-Regarding family SUD treatment, which of the five stages in the SOC (TIP #35) will be most challenging for you to work with and why? Which do you feel will be the least challenging and why?
Tip 35 website
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/TIP-35-Enhancing-Motivation-for-Change-in-Substance-Use-Disorder-Treatment/PEP19-02-01-003