Components of the Family Program
Psycho-education: Gaining knowledge about addiction, mental health disorders, trauma, family systems and healthy communication.
Interactive Communication skills: Participants are taught to use healthy communication skills and language.
Experiential Groups and Activities: Using a family therapy framework, the participants are able to begin to share concerns, boundaries, and hopes for the future. The client and families begin to internalize new ways of interacting and this process brings about motivation for change and ultimately hope and healing.
Family Group Process: A group composed of different families normalizes the struggles of families with addiction and mood disorders. Participants can learn from each other and be able to share their feelings and hopes for the future.
Individual attention: Family sessions and aftercare for the family are set up as needed to facilitate their loved one’s return to their home environment.
Family Program Schedule:
The Family Program Workshop is Scheduled Once a Month and is a 2-Day Event.
Thursday – 6:00pm-9:00pm (Brandon Campus) Snacks Provided
Friday – 8:30am-5:00pm (Brandon Campus) Lunch Provided (Please dress comfortably and wear shoes to accommodate outdoor activity if weather permits)
Please note that attendance on all days is required to promote continuity and cohesion for the group. If you are experiencing any fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or other illness symptoms, please notify facilitator immediately.
Directions & Hotel recommendations will be listed on the registration form. A link to registration will be provided by treatment staff of Defining Wellness. There is no charge for the workshop and is part of the treatment for your loved one at Defining Wellness.
FAQ
Due to the therapeutic nature and in order to keep continuity and cohesion, we ask that family members only participate in the workshop if they can be in attendance the entire weekend. It is a disruption to the group if folks leave early. Also, we start projects on Thu. night that we finish on Fri.
Not everyone is in a place in their journey to start family therapy and that is okay. Remember, clients can participate in the workshop (upon approval from their primary therapist and treatment team) at any level of care except detox. Some people prefer to wait until they are in PHP or IOP.
The cost is included in treatment. There is no additional charge. We feel that family therapy, with its systemic lens, is an important part of holistic recovery.
Clients can participate in the workshop if they meet the below requirements: -They have had a discussion with their primary therapist and are clinically recommended to participate -Family members are on the client’s release of information (ROI) -Family members are able to participate both days
Our housekeeping staff sanitize our facilities each and every day. If you should experience any fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or other illness symptoms, please notify the facilitator immediately.
An educational and experiential workshop that allows DWC’s clients and family members the opportunity to foster hope and healing for all involved. While we do not send out itineraries, more can be learned by viewing our website at https://definingwellness.com/family-program/ or talking to Victoria.
Please dress comfortably and wear closed toe/closed heel shoes on Friday to accommodate outdoor activity if weather permits.
Yes. All personal items brought into DWC must be approved by staff upon arrival to the campus. This is to ensure the safety of our clients. Please do not bring home baked goods. If bringing snacks, please limit it to 1 bag. We do allow vapes, but please only purchase Hyde or Elf bar brand.
As you will get to see much of campus during the workshop, we ask you do not go into your loved one’s room and only stay in the designated workshop areas. We strive to keep a safe environment and maintain the integrity of the space for clients not participating in the workshop.
If I have discharged from your program, may I come back and participate?
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