Supporting Youth Impacted by Addiction in the Family

Presenter:  Jordana Willers Brown, Ed.M
November 16, 2026 Live-Webinar

9:30 AM ( ET ) - 3:30 PM ( ET ) / 5 Continuing Education Credits

Addiction affects the whole family, with ripple effects that can be felt far and wide. Young people whose parents or loved ones struggle with substance use may face unique and profound challenges that impact their emotional well-being, relationships, development, and sense of safety, stability, and security. These challenges may be compounded by family separation, foster care, adoption, parental incarceration, or grief following a substance-related loss. With understanding, support, and resources, we can help young people build resilience, strengthen protective factors and healthy coping skills, and find pathways toward healing and hope.

This full-day training will explore the experiences of youth impacted by a family member’s substance use, including the effects of stress, trauma, stigma, and family dynamics. Participants will learn best practices and practical strategies for supporting children and youth across different ages and developmental stages, with an emphasis on providing compassionate, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed support when a family member is actively using substances, entering treatment, or navigating recovery.

The training will also explore approaches to engaging and supporting the whole family whenever possible, including strategies for working with parents and caregivers at different stages of readiness for change and recovery. Participants will learn ways to support parents in recovery as they strengthen their parenting skills and foster their children’s own healing and growth. The training will also highlight resources, programs, and services that can help young people and families access meaningful support.

Designed for anyone working with youth and young adults, this training offers practical knowledge and strategies that can be applied across a variety of professional and caregiving settings. No prior knowledge or experience with substance use disorders is required.

Details:

• The $15 registration fee includes webinar attendance and 5 hours of continuing education credits that will be emailed within 5 business days of the class.
• Attendees must have video and audio capability.
• Participation and discussion are encouraged.
• Please do not drive or ride in a car during this workshop.
• Please do not work, multi task or take phone calls during this webinar.
• Be present. Participate
• This is a live, online event, held in Zoom Meeting.  There will be no recording to view later.

Cancellation Policy:

Refunds are available under the following conditions:

• For virtual events, cancellations must be received via email at least 24 hours before the scheduled event.
• For in-person events, cancellations must be received via email at least 5 business days prior to the event.

Please note: As of January 2026, ADEPT has implemented a $5 administrative fee for all cancellations.