In this course we will cover how to handle a relationship with a birth parent struggling with substance abuse, mental illness, or intellectual disability. The instructor is Teresa Bradley, a psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience in addiction counseling and mental health. She is a Master Addiction Counselor and a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and is currently a clinical trainer at Amerigroup.

This course covers the following learning objectives:

  • List 3 impacts on a child whose birth parents struggle with addiction.
  • Explain at what age it is best to share with a child about their birth parent's struggles.
  • List 3 ways kinship caregivers can address their feelings of anger and resentment toward a birth parent that struggles with addiction.


Outline for When Birth Parents Struggle with Addiction, Mental Health, or Intellectual Disabilities.pdf

*Your course will remain active for 180 days from purchase date.

This FREE course is made possible by the support of Jockey Being Family®