Substance Abuse Family Therapy Notes - ACCSA Module 14

These flashcards cover key terminology and concepts related to Substance Abuse and Family Therapy as presented in the ACCSA Module 14 lecture.

Family Therapy

A collection of therapeutic approaches that share a belief in the effectiveness of family-level assessment and intervention.

Family Disease Model

Looks at substance abuse as a disease that affects the entire family.

Family Systems Model

Conceptualizes substance abuse as a symptom of dysfunction in the family.

Codependency

A behavioral condition where a person is overly concerned with the problems of another, to the detriment of their own needs.

Genogram

A pictorial chart of familial relationships across three generations used to identify interpersonal dynamics.

Stages of Change

A model outlining the stages individuals go through when changing a behavior, including precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

Integrated Models of Therapy

Therapeutic approaches that combine substance abuse treatment and family therapy to enhance treatment effectiveness.

Prevention

In family therapy, the goal of keeping substance abuse issues from moving from one generation to another.

Motivational Levels

The varying degrees of readiness and willingness of clients or family members to engage in treatment.

Cultural Barriers to Treatment

Obstacles that arise in therapy due to differing cultural values, beliefs, and practices.