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Claudia Black, PHD, MSW

ROLE:
Clinical Architect for the Claudia Black Young Adult Center at The Meadows; Addiction and Trauma Program Specialist at The Meadows

AREAS OF SPECIALTY:
Family Systems, Addiction, Trauma, Young Adults

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Bio:

Dr. Claudia Black is a renowned author and trainer internationally recognized for her pioneering and contemporary work with family systems and addictive disorders. In the mid-1970s, she gave “voice” to both young and adult children from addictive homes, offering a framework for their healing. This cutting-edge work would be critical in creating the foundation for the codependency field and a greater understanding of the impact of family trauma.

Since that time, Dr. Black has continued to be a passionate leader in the field of addiction. She designs and presents training workshops and seminars to professional audiences in the field of family service, mental health, and addictive disorders. She has written more than 15 books, most notably It Will Never Happen to Me.

The recipient of numerous national awards, Dr. Black has been a keynote speaker on Capitol Hill and on Canada’s Parliament Hill. A Senior Fellow and clinical architect for the Claudia Black Young Adult Center at The Meadows, she also serves on the advisory board for the National Association for Children of Alcoholics and the advisory council of the Eluna Foundation.

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At a Glance

Organizations:

  • Helped start the Claudia Black Young Adult Center at The Meadows
  • Member of the advisory board for the National Association for Children of Alcoholics
  • One of the original founders and serves on the Advisory Board for the National Association of Children of Addiction
  • Member of the Advisory Council of the Eluna Foundation for Camp Mariposa, a camp for children impacted by addiction

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Internationally recognized for her pioneering and contemporary work with family systems and addictive disorders

Notable Books:

  • It Will Never Happen to Me (bestseller)
  • Changing Course
  • Unspoken Legacy
  • Straight Talk from Claudia Black

Awards:

  • Marty Mann Award
  • SECAD Award
  • National Council on Alcohol and Drug Addiction Educator of the Year Award
  • Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Washington School of Social Work
  • Robert Rehmar Addiction Professional Award
  • Father Martin Professional Excellence Award
  • NAADAC Lifetime Achievement Award
  • American Society of Addiction Medicine Media Award
  • Conway Hunter Award for Excellence in the field of addiction

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Beyond Theory — S2 E1: Dr. Claudia Black on the Family Dynamics of Addiction
Beyond Theory — S2 E2: Dr. Claudia Black on How Childhood Trauma Affects Young Adults
Beyond Theory — S6 E12: Dr. Claudia Black on Healing the Whole Famly

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ICAAD: Dr Claudia Black: Unspoken

Reverberations of Trauma in the Addicted Family

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In their own words:

“Witnessing young adult recovery is awe-inspiring. Creating a healthy structure that provides safety allows young adults to confront their resistances, work through their fears, and become open to new ways of thinking.” 

“As children, we internalize a lot of toxic shame … we lose the ability to believe in our own worth and value.”

“The issues are ageless: We may understand more about it, we may be more sophisticated in our treatment, but the experience for the person really doesn’t change.”

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