Unit 7: The Role of Family in Recovery

This unit looks at the role of “family” (of origin or choice) as an important force in a client’s life.   Many clients have come from a family history of substance abuse and this legacy needs to be addressed as part of their recovery.  We will look at family involvement in Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOT) with the goal of engaging the family for the benefit of the client.  We will also look at services that support the efforts of family members as the client moves through the recovery process.

Substance Misuse and its influence on families is also discussed.  General guidelines for providing services that are culturally responsive and reflect cultural humility are explained.

Unit Objectives:

• Describe the role of family in recovery
• Discuss how to support families of clients in recovery