Recording of Families and Relationships - Part 2 that took place on April 28th, 2021. 

This month's topic is "Families and Relationships - Part 2", featuring Avis Garcia, PhD, LAT, LPC, NCC, Northern Arapaho. 

How Does Addiction and Recovery Affect Family Dynamics? 
Objectives:
· Identify who makes up a family
· Examine how addiction impacts the family
o Emotionally
o Socially
o Physically
o Spirituality
· Discuss the phases of recovery
· Identify goals for the identified patient and the significant others of each phase.
· Identify the key characteristics of addiction
· Learn about the craving response
· Identify the phases of family response to addiction and recovery
· List key relapse issues for people in recovery
· Identify goals and strategies for each recovery phase
· Discuss social or cultural issues affecting individuals, couples, and families.