Family Recovery Basics

Addresses the many questions and concerns raised by loved ones as they chart a path from addiction to recovery. Featuring interviews with experts and individuals on their own recovery journeys, Family Recovery Basics provides insight on the problems families of addiction may encounter as well as healthy responses for hope and healing.

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Family systems of all shapes and sizes typically interact as a unit, and every member plays a critical role in maintaining a healthy system. The introduction of addiction causes a ripple of change throughout the entire family and touches each individual member differently. Where can a family struggling with the complex issues of addiction turn for information and guidance?

Family Recovery Basics addresses the many questions and concerns raised by loved ones as they chart a path from addiction to recovery. Featuring interviews with a unique collaboration of experts and individuals on their own recovery journeys, Family Recovery Basics provides insight on the problems families of addiction may encounter as well as healthy responses and strategies for hope and healing.

This engaging video discusses the following topics:

1. What is Addiction?
2. What Is the Impact of Addiction on the Family?
3. How Do Families Respond to Addiction?
4. Is Personal Healing an Important Step for Family Members?
5. What Are the Keys to Healing the Entire Family?
6. What Does Family Recovery Look Like?

This video can be used as a basic family program or complement an existing program. The accompanying flash drive contains a facilitator guide--which includes background information, session outlines for each video chapter, and participant fact sheets to create family education sessions for either one-on-one or group settings.

Family-Recovery Basics is ideal for educating families in a variety of settings including health care, addiction treatment, mental health treatment, correctional facilities, community groups, and education.