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Best Practices in Virtual Family Programs in Addiction Treatment

Michael Barnes, Ph.D., LAC, LPC
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Description

Until 2010, reliable high-speed internet for virtual therapy was unavailable across the USA, so family programming was delivered in person. COVID forced providers to quickly adapt to virtual programming for survival. Today, many professionals remain divided on in-person vs. virtual family programs, with in-person treatment still considered the "gold standard." Dr. Barnes will discuss the rationale for virtual programs, offering best practices to ensure they meet the same standards of coaching, education, and social support as in-person offerings.

Educational Goal

Increased understanding of: the complexity of virtual services; best practices for family programming; the pros and cons of virtual and in-person family programs; and key components of app-based family programming in terms of learning theory, game theory, family engagement, etc.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify and articulate the core issues that need to be addressed in family programming for addiction treatment, including the specific challenges faced by family members who cannot attend in-person sessions.

  • Evaluate the pros and cons of various family programming methods, including in-person and virtual formats, and determine which methods suit different family situations and needs.

  • Implement effective strategies to maximize engagement and outcomes in virtual family programming.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Michael Barnes, Ph.D., LAC, LPC
Dr. Mike Barnes is a renowned licensed addiction counselor and professional counselor with a Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy. Specializing in traumatic stress and addiction. With extensive experience in clinical and academic settings, he currently serves as the Chief Clinical Officer at Foundry Treatment Center and directs the Michael Barnes Family Institute. Dr. Barnes has developed innovative, family-centered addiction treatment processes and continues to contribute to the field through national presentations and scholarly publications.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Futures Recovery Healthcare