MAHEC #78529 Open

Supporting Families Affected by Addiction

Supporting Families Affected by Addiction

Location

Live Webinar
Webex
Quiet Location with Reliable Internet Connectivity

Dates & Times

Aug 27, 2026 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Contact

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A Part of the Child and Adolescent Care Management Series

The escalating addiction crisis highlights the urgent need for more effective, family-centered approaches to treatment. While research has moved beyond traditional disease and 12-step models, many clinicians still understand how addiction presents without fully addressing why it develops or persists. Individuals with substance use disorders often cycle through multiple treatment attempts, while families experience significant emotional and practical strain with limited support. This workshop offers a creative exploration of strategies that harness the power of the family system to improve engagement, coordination of care, and long-term recovery outcomes.

Participants will examine the Syndrome Model of addiction (Shaffer et al., 2004) and be introduced to the GATE Model, a practical, graphic tool designed to support assessment, referral, and resource allocation across the continuum of care within integrated healthcare systems. The session also explores IntraVention, a trauma-informed, person-centered approach rooted in the work of John T. Edwards, PhD, which helps families identify and change interaction patterns that unintentionally sustain addiction. Emphasis is placed on strengthening family capacity to disrupt cycles of denial and enabling while fostering healthier systems that support recovery.

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This program is provided by MAHEC through a collaboration with the UNC School of Social Work and NC AHEC

An Approved Program of

NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Benefits

Audience

Psychologists, Nurse Care Managers, Mental Health and Substance Use Professionals, TCM Care Managers, Extenders, Supervisors, and family members

Objectives

Participants will be able to:

check Review the dynamics of family systems and addictions in diverse communities
check Consider the GATE Model as an assessment tool for engaging
check Practice the strategy of "intravention" for supporting families
check Discuss core concepts of Shaffer's Syndrome Model of addiction
check Gain awareness of brief family assessment techniques

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee

$37.00

Registration Fee

$52.00

Speakers

Tab Ballis, LCSW, LCAS, CCS

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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