The Cedars Private Addiction Treatment Group
Family Support
What You Should Know
At Cedars we believe that addiction is a family illness. Despite this, family members and loved ones are often ignored and neglected in the treatment of addiction.
If you are a family member, colleague or friend of someone that abuses drugs/alcohol, you may feel frustrated, hopeless and alone. You are possibly at this point because you have run out of options and nothing you have tried has worked.
We believe that family members and loved ones should also receive treatment for their own benefit and healing. In turn, this healing process helps to better support the addict in their recovery process.
The Cedars Family Team is here to equip you with the tools you need to cope and heal throughout your loved one’s journey to recovery. This support is available not just to family members of Cedars’ clients, but to anyone in need of support through a loved one’s addiction recovery process.
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Upon their return from treatment, your loved one may feel vulnerable, confused, even awkward around their family. You, as a family member may experience feelings of fear and apprehension. Common questions include “what now?” and “what can I do to support my loved one in their recovery?” We understand this can be a daunting experience – therefore you may wish to consider our Reintegration Programs and Family Workshops for family members.
Our monthly Family Workshop is available to immediate family members of in-patients, free of charge. The workshop focuses on educating you about the disease of addiction as well as our treatment process. We also provide information on additional support structures that are available to the family. Please book your slot with the Family Liaison team.
Do you have a loved one that struggles with addiction that is not an in-patient? You can still benefit from our Family Support Program – empower yourself with knowledge, learn more about addiction and how it affects the family unit and get on the path of discovery and acceptance. Contact our Family Liaison Team for information and support.
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How To Know If You’d Benefit From Counselling
If you answer “yes” to 2 or more of the questions below, we recommend setting up a confidential counselling session with our specialist Family Support team.
Do you regularly feel hurt, embarrassed or distressed by your loved one’s behaviour?
Do you dread holidays and special occasions because you are worried that they will ruin them?
Do you feel guilt and shame often?
Do you feel responsible for their using?
Do you often prefer to stay away from home rather than spend time with the them?
Do you discourage friends/family members from visiting because of their behaviour?
Do you feel like there is no one who understands?
Have you considered calling the Police because of their behaviour?
Do you find yourself covering up for the addict/alcoholic?
Do you feel everything would be OK if they would just stop
drinking/using ?
Do you feel it is because you are not enough?
Do you tell lies to cover up for your loved one?
Do you feel angry, confused or depressed most of the time?
Do you feel you are ‘walking on eggshells’ because you fear you might cause them to drink/use or fearful of an angry outburst?
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30 Minute Complimentary Consultation
Many family members carry guilt around the fact that their loved one struggles with addiction. These feelings can be very difficult to deal with. Often the first step is reaching out for help and support. The Cedars Family Team offer a number of professional services to assist you on your journey of healing.
We offer a 30 minute complimentary consultation to allow a family member or loved one to share their feelings, concerns and struggles with a professional counsellor. Counselling provides one with the full attention of the clinician in order to maximize the amount of time your individual issues are addressed during the treatment sessions.
Should you wish to book your free consultation, please contact us.
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