Tuesday, May 6, 2025 • 12 pm to 1 pm

Virtual

Training Sessions

Abstract

This training is designed to empower grandparents raising grandchildren with the tools and knowledge to address behavioral health and substance use challenges that affect their families. Participants will explore effective strategies for supporting their grandchildren’s emotional and psychological needs, especially in the context of parental substance use issues. Through practical guidance and peer discussions, grandparents will gain insights to navigate complex family dynamics and build a stable, nurturing environment for their grandchildren.

Objectives

  • Equip grandparents with strategies to support their grandchildren’s behavioral health and emotional needs.
  • Increase understanding of substance use impacts on family dynamics and ways to address them effectively.
  • Strengthen grandparents’ skills in managing parental challenges while fostering resilience in the family unit.

Accreditation

PHYSICIAN (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSING (CNE)

A maximum of 1.0 nursing contact hours will be awarded. Participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.

SOCIAL WORK

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credits.

Psychologist (APA)

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

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