Family Program

According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the sense of belonging comes just after human basic needs. This goes to show just how much we humans crave being a part of something, wanting to be wanted, and needing to feel useful.

A familial unit is the best place to provide this feeling; this becomes an integral motivating factor in one’s sobriety and long-term recovery. The family program during your addiction treatment will help you have this belongingness back again after being consumed by the influence of drugs or alcohol.

 Family Homes with Addiction

While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for helping a family member who is drinking too much, using drugs, or dealing with a mental illness. Research shows that family support can play a major role in helping a loved one with mental and substance use disorders. [1]

Family members may be more likely to notice when their loved ones are experiencing changes in mood or behavior. Being able to offer support, family members can connect those in need with treatment, resources, and services to begin and stay on their recovery journey.

A licensed therapist usually conducts family therapy sessions. You need to trust your therapist to be able to open up and talk about your issues during these sessions. Parents, whether married or divorced, spouses, siblings, and even grandparents can attend. Above all, therapy sessions are tailored according to the specific family’s needs.

Family program therapy sessions have different approaches to each member, and also depending on the problem you may be trying to solve. However, in most cases, the therapist will begin by observing everyone together. That way, they can hear everyone’s point of view, see how they interact with each other, and understand what role each member plays.

After getting a perspective on the most important topics, besides the main problem, you may spend time separately with each family member.

 Family Member Roles in the Program:

Parents

• Firstly, parents should attend family support groups as they are often the most affected by the addict’s behavior and struggle.

Children

• The subject matter may seem hard for children. However, when of a certain maturity level, they may be able to help the addicted person confront the denial of the wreckage caused by their substance use.

Husbands and Wives

•  Significant others are often the most entrenched of the groups. Even if they are enablers or abusers themselves, if the one going to treatment sees they have their loved one’s support, they will feel more confident in their choices.

Close Friends

•  Some friends are as close as family and should be included in supportive services.

 Additionally, the duration of therapy often depends on the availability of the family members as well as the severity of the issues.

Some of the many modalities applied and practiced within our residential treatment facility are:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
12-Step Groups
Group Therapy
Biofeedback
Alumni Support
Stabilization
Holistic Therapy

A family that is conscious of its role in helping the loved one to recover is likely to offer both the physical shelter and the psychological safety one needs during the early stages of recovery. Whether it is a nuclear family or a newfound family in recovery, family is always there! This setting makes recovery simple, insofar as us simply letting others guide and direct our decisions and behaviors in early recovery. This care and protection reduce the stress level often seen in early recovery and enables us to focus more strongly on their recovery, and what really matters, often helping us get back on track when we slide off.