Instructions: 1. Read course objectives on this page. 2. Open and print (if possible) the post-test. 3. Close post-test (this page remains open). 4. Open material (you may print if desired). 5. Mark answers on the test you printed. 6. When ready, return to this page and complete test!

Course material comes from the Getting Them Sober - Volume 4 book by Toby Rice Drews

The course objectives are outlined below. These are provided so that you as the learner will be familiar with what to expect from this course. It outlines what will be able to do when you have completed the material and how the material is to be delivered. If you would like to have a copy of the course objectives, please print this page now.

Target Audience:
This course is designed for healthcare providers. Specifically, it is designed for Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Chemical Dependency Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses, or any other healthcare provider that is likely to gain professionally from increased knowledge of dynamics between addicted and non-addicted individuals. It is appropriate for any provider that is likely to come into contact with those dealing with issues related to alcoholism in the course of clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:
The objective of this course is to familiarize the learner with a fundamental understanding of beliefs that may be held by many non-addicted partners of alcoholics that may maintain dysfunctionality in their relationship with the alcoholic. It also addresses some of the psychological techniques frequently utilized by alcoholics in maintaining power and control in their relationships. Information is presented through case examples and discussion of relevant factors. It is valuable for healthcare providers to be familiar with these patterns so that they can recognize and address them in the clinical venue.