Adult Children Of Alcoholics Discussion Questions Worksheet

It is a unique experience to grow up with an alcoholic parent. Many adult children of alcoholics struggle with issues that others cannot always relate to, which can make the experience lonely and isolating. Adult children of alcoholics can feel triggered by their parents, so a support network can help them cope with the challenges they face.

A support network of people with similar experiences can make a difference when struggling with an alcoholic parent. Knowing that you are not alone in your struggles is a helpful tool in promoting mental health while dealing with the effects of having an alcoholic parent.

About This Worksheet

Support groups for adult children of alcoholics make a difference in affected people’s lives. It provides a safe and supportive space that is free of judgment, where a client can feel understood by people with similar experiences.

Adult children of alcoholics do not always have a network of people who they can talk to about their struggles, so starting supportive conversations can sometimes be challenging at first. The Adult Children Of Alcoholics Discussion Questions worksheet helps by providing the therapy group with a list of reflection questions to use with adults when discussing their experiences with their alcoholic parent.

Instructions

Introduce this worksheet to your group and explain how the discussion questions may help group members understand the common effects of having an alcoholic parent. Encourage the group members to be open to reflecting on their own lives by assuring them that the group is a safe space to talk about their experiences of being a child with an alcoholic parent.

Allow the group members time to complete the reflection questions individually. When the group members have completed the reflection questions, review each question and open a dialog to allow the group to share their responses and engage in the discussion. Encourage the group to learn from each other and share healthy coping skills to cope with the effects of their experiences.

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