Senior Clinical Advisor NACoA Palm Desert, California
Session Description: This plenary explores the art of serving children affected by family addiction and mental health challenges. The important lessons include the use of experiential therapies, the LOVEE model of relationship building and the balance of play. When combined, these strategies and tools allow all family members to find a path to help, hope, and healing.
Learning Objectives:
After this activity participants should be able to
Describe two rationales for the use of experiential therapies to assist individuals in the healing process.
List three of the critical elements in the LOVEE model of connecting with children and family members.
Share two activities to help children and their family members initiate and deepen recovery.
