For Families

 

One of the most important decisions you can make is to support your loved one in seeking treatment. This decision is the first step in starting your own recovery process. Common feelings in family systems with substance abuse and addiction include

• Isolation
• Grief
• Anger
• Guilt
• Shame
• Sense of responsibility for causing the addiction
• Confusion about helping vs. enabling

The Family System

At Red Oak Recovery^®, we believe in treating the family system with the same compassion and care as the individual in treatment. Family members will have a licensed therapist to guide you through the journey. Families will have weekly educational webinars, phone sessions with their therapist, and suggested assignments created specifically for your family system’s needs. The engagement of the entire family is crucial in creating a healthy, functioning family system to support your loved one in early recovery.