Family Roles in Alcoholic Families Worksheet
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HappierTherapy
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The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
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What is the theory behind this Family Roles in Alcoholic Families Worksheet?
The concept of the six prominent family roles that can be found in an alcoholic’s family was proposed by Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse who is an expert in the field of addiction. He proposed these roles to bring to attention how the family dynamics are affected under such circumstances. The family needs just as much emotional and mental support and should be counselled about coping strategies that can help them destress.
How will the worksheet help?
This worksheet can help family members of individuals seeking therapy for their alcohol addiction to learn about how their family dynamics may be affected. It will encourage them to talk about their struggles and remove some of the hesitancy they may feel in reaching out. It will also provide the therapist an insight into the extent to which the family members are affected by the addiction.
How to use the worksheet?
This worksheet can be used in family counselling or family psychoeducation sessions for families of individuals seeking therapy for their addictions. It serves both as an educational tool and a self-reflection exercise. Responses can then be further probed by the therapist to ensure the family members are getting the much-needed mental and emotional support they need.
