Family Programs

Families

It is undisputable that “Addiction is a family illness.”  The addiction or illness of one family member can spread throughout the family like a virus and it takes a professional to “clean the atmosphere” and assist each family member to prepare for a safe and holistic journey in taking care of themselves. 

At Options, an important part of treatment is addressing past and present relationships with the family as a whole as well as with each individual.  With the intent to gently repair and prepare, our counselors lead each member into a time of new awareness, understanding and a loving commitment. 

The Recipe

We understand it takes a full serving of patience, respect, integrity and honesty along with lots of grace on both sides.  Commitment and effort are paramount.

There will be new roles for everyone and this can be an interesting time.  Having the right attitude and some patience and understanding we talked about, this should be an exciting experience of revelation and change.  We can all look forward to new feelings of Joy, laughter and a new assurance that all can be well.  Your amazing work has just begun; together we can get it done!

Treating the Family

As assessments and treatment plans unfold, we never take our eyes off the importance of the family.  It is critical that the family stay engaged, keeping the lines of communication open and continue to remind the addict of their love and willingness to take their part in recovery.

Family Day at Options

Without family we feel incomplete; therefore we share a portion of the residential treatment plan with the family, inviting them to take part.  Counsellors will be in contact with the family, if the client consents, on a weekly basis.  Upon graduation and the important time of aftercare, allowances are made to share counseling time with a professional therapist at home.