Addiction Counseling and Social Services Nursing Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP

Children of Alcoholics

Leesa M. Robertson

1 hour

Understanding the impact of family alcoholism on children is essential for breaking cycles of trauma and fostering healthier futures. This course will explore how alcoholism in the family affects children emotionally, socially, and behaviorally, both in their formative years and into adulthood. We will cover the unique challenges these children face, including codependency, low self-esteem, and difficulties forming trusting relationships, along with the long-term effects.

This course will award 1 continuing education hour.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Identify the emotional, social, and behavioral impacts of family alcoholism on children.
Understand the long-term effects of family alcoholism on adult relationships and self-esteem.
Explore common challenges, such as codependency and people-pleasing, faced by children of alcoholics.
Examine the role of trauma-focused and cognitive behavioral therapy in healing.
Recognize the value of support groups, like Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA), for community-based healing.
Develop strategies to help individuals unlearn negative coping mechanisms.
Analyze the intergenerational cycle of trauma linked to family alcoholism.
Gain tools to support resilience-building in affected children and adults.
Understand the unique mental health risks for children of alcoholics.
Learn approaches to foster healthier relationships and personal growth in affected individuals.

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

Board Approvals

National Approvals

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ACE)

BaysideCEU.com, #1793, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. BaysideCEU.com maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/04/2024 – 02/04/2026.
The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC

BaysideCEU has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #6098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. BaysideCEU is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

State Approvals

Information

Relevance: This course is intended for mental health professionals, counselors, social workers, addiction counselors and nurses working closely with individuals affected by alcoholism in the family.
Content Level: Intermediate
Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
CEBroker Course ID: 1260545
Credit Hours: 1