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Some families enable the loved one and some dysfunctional family relationships contribute to the development of the addiction. These dynamics, if left unaddressed, can undermine recovery. Because addiction involves and touches everyone in a family, at Friendly House we have family groups that integrate loved ones into the treatment process.
What are Family Groups?
Family groups are specialized group therapy sessions that focus on the family as a whole, rather than just on the condition of the addict.
Family groups can focus on educating family members about the addiction and prepare them for dealing with early recovery, or they can focus on providing a space for managing family conflict and issues that have arisen in the treatment process. At Friendly House, our family groups provide a mixture of psychoeducation about the disease and a safe space for emotional expression and healing.
Why is Family Therapy Important?
When one component of the family system is sick, then the whole family is affected.
Many family members do not know how to provide help and support for their loved one, which can lead to unmanageable levels of stress at home. Family groups provide understanding and insight into the disease, and impart the skills and techniques family members can use to support an addict through recovery. Difficult issues of co-dependence, abuse, personality conflict can be discussed in the safe and supportive environment of a family group facilitated by our staff. Families can begin to heal the broken relationships that contributed to the development of the addiction in the first place, and work towards developing a healthier home environment for all members.
Family Groups at Friendly House
At Friendly House, we recognize the need for families to begin to heal together and we offer an extensive training workshop for families every 3 weeks for the immediate family members of our clients at our facility.
Depending on the situation, this might include spouses, parents, siblings, and children. In some circumstances, other family members or loved ones might be involved; however, typically only the immediate family participates. The facilitator for these workshops is Candy Finnigan. For 25 years, Candy Finnigan has been a nationally and internationally recognized interventionist and addiction specialist. With incredible firsthand experiences, Finnigan has become the go to person for identifying the many faces of addiction. In her workshops she will cover alcohol abuse, drug addiction, gambling addiction, eating disorders, and other dependencies. She helps audiences understand the mental state and denial people experience with addictive behavior as well as what should be done to support them. Sharing personal stories and examples of selecting the best options, Finnigan provides sound advice for those struggling through the cycle of addiction and provides an effective view of Addiction the roles that family members assume and tools on how to break the cycle and start recovering as a family.
Further Information
Substance abuse and addiction can affect every aspect of a person’s life, as well as have the potential to be incredibly dangerous.
The earlier you seek support, the sooner you and your loved ones can return to happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse or addiction, please do not hesitate to get help as soon as possible. There is no reason to go through this alone, and we would love to help. Please feel free to reach out to us for further information or with any questions regarding substance abuse or addiction. We are available anytime via telephone at: 213-389-9964, or you can always email us at: info@friendlyhousela.org.
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