The holidays are here! And while this season brings so much joy, there is often a tremendous level of stress, not only for our clients, but also their loved ones. Here at Ethos Treatment, we believe in treating the entire family, as addiction has held a seat at the kitchen table, and everyone has felt its presence. But the upcoming holidays do not have to hold the same confusion, pain, and frustration of years past. In an effort to change your holiday experiences, you may have difficult-to-answer questions, so we are here to help.
Our weekly family program includes a 6-week rotating schedule of topics that examines how addiction has been experienced in your home and how recovery foundations can be built in that same environment. Acknowledging that the family is now in recovery is the steppingstone to building meaningful change in family patterns that were impacted severely by the presence of active substance use. Arming the family with accurate, reliable information, while learning how to take care of ourselves so that we can heal as a family, is the goal we work towards weekly as we help families achieve wellness as a unit.
The questions you have today will change over time. We want to understand all of your questions, such as “What is IOP and how long does my loved one want to continue in treatment?” and help guide you through the decisions your family is making in recovery. We can discuss at-home drug testing or use of a breathalyzer—hard conversations for all of us. We will help with the often asked, “Do I serve alcohol at this holiday party?”
You are welcome to join us each Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 PM. This meeting is facilitated by Pat Brown, LCSW, a licensed clinician and is a charged event through insurance. We think you will find the community to be welcoming and the conversations helpful in navigating the many trap doors of recovery, especially during the holiday season. Please contact our team for more information: 267-669-0300.