Understanding Stress, Anxiety, and Addiction
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Family Services
Addiction affects the people around us. Loved ones often suffer from the collateral effects of substance use disorder; they need a chance to seek understanding, communicate how they are feeling, and heal, too.
Recovering Together
Total commitment from the family — partners, parents, caregivers, children and other relatives — makes a difference in lifelong recovery. It takes participation from an entire support system for you or your loved one to get well and enjoy everyday experiences again. Our Family Services begin to break the generational cycle of substance use disorder and help the family heal as a unit from the disease’s effects. We believe a family that recovers together stays together.
What to Expect
We believe that addiction is a family disease. The goals of Family Services are as follows:
- Provide a better understanding of what to expect during the treatment experience.
- Provide psychoeducation about the disease model of substance use disorder and the impact to families.
- Provide an opportunity to share your experience and learn about resources to support you and your family/support system.
- Offer a supportive environment to connect with other families who have shared experiences.
- Provide an opportunity to expand your understanding while gaining additional support even after your loved one has discharged from care.
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The Effects of Addiction on the Family
Addiction has profound effects on families, often causing emotional turmoil, strained relationships, and financial hardships. The impact extends beyond the individual struggling with addiction to affect every member of the household. Families may experience feelings of guilt, shame, and helplessness as they witness their loved one’s struggles. The instability and unpredictability of addiction can lead to disrupted routines, communication breakdowns, and a sense of constant crisis within the family unit. Recognizing these challenges, support groups for families of individuals struggling with substance use disorders and family wellness play crucial roles in providing education, resources, and emotional support. These services offer a safe space for families to share experiences, learn coping strategies, and rebuild trust and communication. By addressing the effects of addiction on family dynamics and providing specialized support for their families, these initiatives help strengthen family resilience and facilitate healing processes essential for collective well-being and long-term recovery.
Benefits of Family Services
Whole Family Healing
Understand And
Communicate Feelings
Build Recovery Network
Gain Skills To Manage Stress, Fear And Co-Dependece
