Addiction impacts all areas of a young person’s life, especially family relationships. A family therapy program helps get to the root of addictive behaviors and helps all family members offer constructive support to a loved one healing from addiction. If you’re interested in trying a family therapy addiction recovery program, Foothills at Red Oak Recovery can help. Our addiction treatment programs meet the unique needs of teenage boys and their families. Call 866.300.5275 today for more information on the family therapy program at Foothills at Red Oak Recovery.
Who Needs a Family Therapy Program?
Family therapy is a highly effective, evidence-based approach to treating addiction. We usually use this treatment in conjunction with other therapy methods, like individual and group therapy. Most addiction recovery programs offer some form of family therapy. Working with the entire family unit to address family dynamics and increase understanding has proven long-term benefits for those recovering from addiction at any age.
Family therapy is even more crucial when a teen or adolescent requires addiction treatment. Caring, informed family members are one of the best resources a young person can have in learning to overcome addiction. It also provides a structure that the client can use outside of treatment.
A family therapy addiction recovery program is typically best for a client and the immediate family members they live with. For teenage clients, this usually means their parents but siblings and grandparents living in the same home are also able to participate.
What to Expect from a Family Therapy Program
The thought of family therapy often brings up conflicting emotions, both for clients in a treatment program and their family members. It’s common for family members to feel uncomfortable sharing family matters with a therapist they don’t know. Others may fear therapy will result in conflict.
Family therapy is supportive and constructive for all individuals participating. Sessions are facilitated by a certified therapist who has experience helping families identify, address, and resolve concerns.
During a family therapy program, you have the opportunity to do things such as:
- Examine family roles and dynamics
- Address frustrations and resentments
- Gain insight into one another’s thoughts and feelings
- Identify ways to enhance communication and trust
Family therapy is also a highly beneficial method for all family members to understand addiction and the best ways to support a loved one in recovery.
Benefits of Family Therapy for Addiction
Family therapy comes with many benefits for family members who participate. Over time, families report lasting changes to the levels of understanding and support within the family unit. Some of the key benefits that come out of a family therapy addiction recovery program include:
- Reduced family conflict
- Increased understanding and empathy
- Healthier communication skills
- Increased ability to set and respect boundaries
- Healing dysfunctional patterns
- Improved mental and emotional health
- More harmonious family environment
- Effective support with addiction recovery
Addiction can be deeply tied to the coping and communication skills that exist within a family unit. When a family takes the time to examine its dynamics and make positive changes, it supports the well-being of all family members.
Family Therapy at Foothills at Red Oak Recovery
Foothills at Red Oak Recovery is a leading provider of addiction recovery programs for adolescent and teenage boys. We believe that teens need the understanding and support of their family members to heal from addiction effectively.
Family therapy is a central element of treatment at Foothills at Red Oak Recovery. Our family therapy program is designed to support all family members as they learn to understand addiction recovery and develop increased communication and understanding. Call 866.300.5275 for more information on the family therapy program available at Foothills at Red Oak Recovery.
