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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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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 • The Lost Child • The Chief Enabler
Consider the Sensitivity of this Topic!!!!!!
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
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
Children of Alcoholics Resiliency at its Best!
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
Resilient COAs (cont.) • Please “unpleasable” people • Cope in a crisis • Sense of humor • Responsibility and loyalty • Perseverance
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
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