Family and Community Roles in Addiction Recovery | Counselor Continuing Education
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Doctor Dawn-Elise Snipes delivers a comprehensive presentation on the critical roles of family and community in preventing and treating medical, emotional, and behavioral disorders. She underscores the interconnectedness of physical pain, mood, and behavior, advocating for environments that promote overall health. Snipes emphasizes the importance of evidence-based prevention programs in schools and the need for early intervention for children with environmental risks and trauma. She defines 'family' and 'community' broadly, including biological relatives and significant non-blood-related figures, and stresses the importance of understanding community needs directly from the members. Snipes also highlights the significance of prenatal, infancy, and early development stages, noting the impact of maternal stress, poor nutrition, and substance use on a child's future health. She calls for personalized solutions for expectant mothers, recognizing the complexity of issues like cultural food significance and resistance to dietary changes. Snipes advocates for trauma-informed, empathetic prenatal care and the development of secure caregiver-infant attachment, which is crucial for an infant's growth and ability to learn without constant anxiety. She discusses the benefits of home visiting programs and the importance of consistent and instructive parenting practices. Snipes connects family poverty and material hardship with increased parental depression and conflict, leading to ineffective parenting and behavioral problems in children. She explores the meanings behind antisocial and aggressive behaviors in early adolescence, suggesting they are often a stress response to underlying issues. Snipes emphasizes the importance of positive parenting techniques, such as providing children with options and avoiding physical punishment. She highlights various programs aimed at supporting children and families, such as the New Beginnings program and the Good Behavior Game, and advocates for practical curricula in schools that include home economics and financial management. Snipes also discusses the 'Communities that Care' program and the potential of electronic media, like the METAVERSE, for mental health interventions. She emphasizes social skills training for youth and the role of universal interventions in schools to enhance structure and safety. Snipes concludes by encouraging individuals to assess and address the specific needs of their local communities and humorously reminds her audience of the opportunity to purchase discounted chocolate after Valentine's Day.
Doctor Dawn-Elise Snipes delivers a comprehensive presentation on the critical roles of family and c