What You'll Learn
This comprehensive 12-week program gives families the knowledge, skills, and support needed to navigate addiction recovery with confidence and compassion.
Understanding Addiction
Learn how addiction affects the brain, behavior, and family systems—moving beyond shame and blame to compassionate understanding.
Effective Communication
Develop strategies to communicate clearly and compassionately, even in difficult conversations about substance use and recovery.
Healthy Boundaries
Learn to set and maintain boundaries that protect your wellbeing while still showing love and support.
Breaking Enabling Patterns
Recognize and change behaviors that unintentionally support addiction, and learn what healthy support looks like.
Self-Care & Wellness
Prioritize your own mental, emotional, and physical health—because you can't pour from an empty cup.
Long-Term Recovery Support
Understand relapse prevention, aftercare planning, and how to support sustained recovery in your family.
Who This Program Is For
This program is designed for any family member who has a loved one struggling with addiction—whether they're in active use, treatment, or recovery.
- Parents of adult children struggling with addiction
- Spouses or partners of someone in active addiction or early recovery
- Family members who feel stuck in enabling or codependent patterns
- Anyone wanting to support their loved one more effectively
- Families beginning the recovery journey and feeling overwhelmed
- Those who feel confused, hopeless, or don't know where to turn
Your loved one does NOT need to be in treatment or recovery for you to benefit from this program. This is about YOUR healing, YOUR understanding, and YOUR wellbeing—regardless of where your loved one is in their journey.
Curriculum Overview
The program is structured in three progressive phases, building on each week's learning to create lasting transformation.
PHASE 1: Weeks 1-4 – Understanding Addiction
Build a strong foundation of knowledge about addiction, how it affects individuals and families, and why traditional approaches often don't work.
- The disease model of addiction and brain science
- How addiction affects behavior, decision-making, and relationships
- Family systems theory and roles in addiction
- Recognizing denial—in your loved one and in yourself
- Why "hitting rock bottom" is a myth
PHASE 2: Weeks 5-8 – Communication & Boundaries
Develop practical skills for healthier communication and learn to set boundaries that protect your wellbeing while maintaining connection.
- Effective communication strategies for difficult conversations
- Active listening and validation techniques
- Setting clear, enforceable boundaries
- Handling resistance, anger, and manipulation
- Saying no without guilt or shame
- When to step back vs. when to step in
PHASE 3: Weeks 9-12 – Enabling, Codependency & Long-Term Wellness
Break free from patterns that don't serve you, prioritize your own healing, and build resilience for the long journey ahead.
- Recognizing enabling behaviors and their impact
- Understanding and breaking codependent patterns
- Self-care as a non-negotiable practice
- Managing your own emotions and triggers
- Supporting long-term recovery (or continued use)
- Relapse prevention strategies for families
- Building family resilience and hope for the future
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I can't make every session?
Life happens, and we understand that. All sessions are recorded and made available through your private portal, along with all program materials. You'll have access to everything you need, even if you miss a live session. You can watch recordings at your own pace and stay caught up with the group.
Is this program only for parents?
Not at all. This program is for ANY family member supporting a loved one with addiction. We've worked with parents, spouses, partners, siblings, adult children, and extended family members. If addiction has touched your family, this program is for you.
What if my loved one is still actively using?
This program is appropriate for families at any stage of the addiction journey—whether your loved one is in active use, considering treatment, currently in treatment, in early recovery, or has relapsed. The program is about YOUR healing and understanding, regardless of where your loved one is in their journey. Many families find that their own changes positively influence their loved one's willingness to seek help.
Does my loved one need to participate in the program?
No. This program is FOR families, not for the person struggling with addiction. Your loved one does not need to attend, participate, or even know you're in the program. This is about YOUR growth, YOUR healing, and YOUR ability to support your family in healthier ways—regardless of your loved one's choices.
What materials do I need?
Everything is provided! You'll receive comprehensive workbooks, personal reflection journals, and educational guides—all accessible through your private portal. Just bring yourself, an open mind, and a willingness to engage with the material and the group.
Can I join from outside Massachusetts?
Absolutely! Since all sessions are conducted via Zoom, families from anywhere in the United States (or beyond) can participate. We've worked with families across the country who benefit from the same expert guidance and supportive community.
How is payment handled?
Once you register through our contact form, you'll receive enrollment information including payment options. We accept payment in full or through a payment plan. Specific payment terms and policies are provided upon registration.
What makes this program different from Al-Anon or other support groups?
While support groups like Al-Anon provide valuable peer support, this program offers structured education, expert facilitation, and comprehensive curriculum specifically designed for families facing addiction. You'll learn evidence-based strategies, work through guided exercises, and receive materials you can reference long after the program ends. Think of it as the educational foundation that complements ongoing support groups.
Ready to Transform Your Family's Recovery Journey?
The April session is filling up. Reserve your spot today and begin your family's path toward healing, understanding, and hope.
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