In this training we will explore the profound impact of parentification on emotional development, relationships, and identity. This training will define the different types of parentification—emotional, instrumental, and destructive—and examine its long-term effects, including guilt, hyper-independence, and difficulty setting boundaries. You will learn therapeutic strategies to help clients recognize, process, and heal from the burdens of premature caregiving, fostering self-compassion and a reclaimed sense of self. Through psychoeducation, experiential exercises, and practical interventions, you will leave equipped to support clients in breaking free from old survival roles and creating healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Identify the roots of parentification
- Analyze how clients are psychologically impacted by parentification
- Implement therapeutic strategies to address parentification
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Identify the roots of parentification
- Defining parentification
- The different origins of parentification
- Understanding family dynamics
Objective #2: Analyze how clients are psychologically impacted by parentification
- Emotional impacts
- Cognitive impacts
Objective #3: Implement therapeutic strategies to address parentification
- The importance of trauma work
- Building therapeutic trust
- Boundary-setting
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 1.5 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW
Recording Date: July 22, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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