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Alcohol and the Family

Alcohol and the Family. Today’s Class. Discuss different roles family members often assume in a dysfunctional family Activity. The Alcoholic Family. In a chaotic family situation, different children find different ways to survive or adapt: The Family Hero The Mascot The Scapegoat

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Alcohol and the Family

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  1. Alcohol and the Family

  2. Today’s Class • Discuss different roles family members often assume in a dysfunctional family • Activity

  3. The Alcoholic Family • In a chaotic family situation, different children find different ways to survive or adapt: • The Family Hero • The Mascot • The Scapegoat • The Lost Child • The Chief Enabler

  4. Consider the Sensitivity of this Topic!!!!!!

  5. Instructions (cont’d) • Once in your groups, choose a card with the description of a role a child may assume in a dysfunctional family. • Create a skit OR write a story (whichever your group prefers) incorporating all individuals into the story • You will perform the skit or read your story to the class and have them guess which characters played which roles in the family

  6. Rubric ____ (10 points) All characters are included ____ (20 points) All characters are accurately represented and developed 3 accurate, identifiable characteristics about each role ____ (10 points) Story made sense – good flow ____ (10 points) All group members contributed and remained serious to content

  7. Children of Alcoholics Resiliency at its Best!

  8. Some COAs are vulnerablebut…Some COAs are resilient!

  9. Resilient COA’s • Soothe and calm unpredictable people • Negotiate peace in a “war zone” • Stretch limited resources • Find solutions to difficult problems • Prevent unavoidable disaster

  10. Resilient COAs (cont.) • Please “unpleasable” people • Cope in a crisis • Sense of humor • Responsibility and loyalty • Perseverance

  11. Protective Factors • Rituals or traditions • Acknowledgement of the active alcoholic regarding his or her problem • Consistent significant others in the life of the child or children • Maternal social support • Moderate to high religious observance

  12. Resources • Alateen1-888-425-2666 www.alateen.org • The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) www.nacoa.org • Children of Alcoholics Foundation www.coaf.org • SAMHSA’s Helpline for Alcohol and Drug Information 1-800-662-HELP www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov

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