Working with Family Systems Impacted by Maternal Substance Abuse
Trainer
Kim Ernest, PhD, LPC
Description
Perinatal substance use disorders affect not only the pregnant or postpartum individual, but also infant health, caregiver functioning, attachment, and overall family stability. Substance use during pregnancy is associated with a range of risks, including disrupted caregiving routines, increased family stress, child welfare involvement, and adverse maternal and infant outcomes. Current evidence underscores the importance of reducing stigma, promoting engagement in treatment, and using coordinated, family-centered approaches that support both the parent’s recovery and the infant’s developmental needs.
This training will examine the impact of maternal and perinatal substance use disorders on the family system, with particular attention to opioid use during pregnancy and the implications of NAS/NOWS for infants and caregivers. Participants will review risk factors associated with perinatal substance use, explore how substance use and infant withdrawal can affect attachment, co-regulation, and family functioning, and identify family-based and trauma-informed interventions that can be integrated into clinical practice. The training will also highlight the value of interdisciplinary collaboration across behavioral health, obstetric, pediatric, recovery, and child-serving systems to improve outcomes for both parent and child.
Credits Available
4.00 APA CE Credits For Psychologists, Social Workers or Professional Counselors
(See Additional Credit Details)
Training Location
Fryer Conference Center
200 University Drive
Penn State Schuylkill
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
Cancellations: PCS reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any training at any time (in which case you will have the option to receive a full refund or attend on the rescheduled date).
Refunds: Participants may cancel their registration(s) at any time prior to the training date. A 10% cancellation fee will be deducted from the original registration fee, and the remainder will be refunded. No refund will be provided if the cancellation occurs within two weeks of the training date.
- PCS is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PCS maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- People who attend PCS trainings in their entirety may receive CE credits for psychologists/LPC/ LSW/LCSW/ LMFT or general training credits, including CAC/DDAP. For other licenses, please consult with your respective licensing board.
- Following each training, participants who have attended the training in its entirety will receive a PCS Training Feedback form via email.
- After receipt of the completed form, PCS will issue a certificate via email indicating the CE credits that have been obtained.