Course Code: REL-BHC-0-OFP
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe the family psychoeducation model, its core components, and how it benefits individuals and their families.
Indicate at least two ways to apply the core competencies and skills of family psychoeducation into your practice.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Family Psychoeducation
Meet Alenni
What is Family Psychoeducation (FPE)?
Potential Benefits of FPE
Impact of SMI/SUD on Family Members
Review
Summary
Section 3: Necessary Skills and Competencies of FPE Practitioners
FPE Practitioners
The Importance of Trauma-Informed Practice
Core Components of FPE
Review
Summary
Section 4: FPE Formats and Applications
The Anagnos Family
Formats of FPE
Progression of FPE
Is FPE Always Appropriate?
Expressed Emotion in Families
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Jennifer Niles, LCSW, LCAS, CCS-I
Jennifer received her Bachelor’s degrees in Social Work and Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Master’s degree in Social Work with a Certificate in Substance Abuse Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has over 13 years of experience providing psychotherapy, counseling, and case management to a variety of populations. Her experiences and clinical interests are centered around addiction treatment, harm reduction, severe mental health conditions, psychosis, LGBTQ+ issues, gender diversity, integrated care, and clinical supervision.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Beginner level Social Workers; Behavioral Health Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Psychologists; Substance Use and Behavioral Disorder Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.