Family Program Weekend Agenda
*(Sample Only: Schedule Subject to Change)
Friday, 10:30 am — 1:00 pm
- Welcome, Goals and Agenda
- Introductions — What Has It Been Like for You?
- Hopes, Fears, Challenges and Concerns
Lunch 1 pm – 2 pm (lunch is provided)
Friday, 2:00 pm — 4:30 pm (for Family Members Only)
- Impact of Addiction on Family Members and Family Dynamics
- Providing Sober Support without Enabling
Friday, 2:00 pm — 4:30 pm (for Clients Only)
- Planning Conversations to Bolster Sober Support, What for You is Supportive vs Enabling or Controlling, Drafting Aftercare Plan to Share with Family/Sober Support
- Experiential Team Challenges — for fun and insights about how to make best use of your support system
Saturday, 10:30 am — 1:00 pm
- Emotional Survival Skills for Early Recovery Families
- Roadmap to Recovery in the Family
- Communication Skills — Cleanly Sharing Your Experience and Non-Defensive Listening
Lunch 1 pm – 2 pm (lunch is provided)
Saturday 2:00 pm — 4:30 pm
- Creating Mutual Agreements – facilitated discussions between family members
- Q&A: Problem-Solving for Family Challenges in Early Recovery
Sunday 10 pm – 12:00 pm
- Creating Alignment Regarding Aftercare and Recovery Plans and Next Phase of Life Together
- Closing
