Navigating Relationships With Teens
This course offers a deep and practical look into how family systems form, especially in the presence of addiction or chronic dysfunction. You’ll learn to recognize the invisible roles family members often adopt—like the Hero, Victim, Lost Child, or Chief Enabler—and how these roles impact long-term emotional health. The course also explores how family meetings and intentional recovery tools can disrupt unhealthy patterns and rebuild connection, accountability, and hope.
What you'll learn
Identify and understand the key roles individuals adopt in dysfunctional families
Recognize how addiction (both substance and behavioral) impacts family dynamics
Understand how these roles can shape identity, relationships, and emotional health
Learn how family meetings can help rebuild trust and accountability
Begin shifting patterns of dysfunction toward healthier communication and support
Course Content
3 sections • 11 lectures