Family Therapy: A Holistic Approach to Addiction Recovery
Assisting families affected by substance abuse. The Arrowwood Addiction Treatment Center is dedicated to helping families affected by addiction find a path to healing.
PARTICIPATING IN FAMILY THERAPY DURING YOUR TREATMENT
The Impact of Addiction on Families and the Importance of Family Therapy in Addiction Treatment
Addiction is a deeply personal struggle, but its effects can ripple out and devastate the entire family. Because families are interconnected systems, any change in one member affects the rest. When addiction enters the picture, the entire family is impacted. On the other hand, a healthy family environment can provide a solid foundation for individuals battling drug addiction to achieve long-term wellness and sobriety.
This is why family therapy plays such a critical role in addiction treatment and recovery. It equips family members with the tools to repair and strengthen their relationships while helping them understand the impact of addiction on their loved ones and the family as a whole. Often, addiction arises as a result of dysfunction at home, and family therapy provides an opportunity to identify and address these risk factors.
Addiction also alters family dynamics, leaving other family members feeling angry, neglected, guilty, or ashamed. While the loved one with addiction may receive individual therapy or other forms of treatment, family members may not know where to turn. Family therapy provides a safe space for them to express their feelings about addiction and gain insight into how their behavior may have contributed to the situation. With the help of a trained therapist, they can work towards positive transformation and healing for the entire family.
We provide evidence-based addiction treatment at our inpatient drug rehab centers in Virginia
Detoxification
Safe & effective medically assisted drug & alcohol detoxification services in Virginia at Arrowwood Addiction Treatment Center.
Residential Inpatient
The residential inpatient program at Arrowwood was meticulously designed to address the individualized needs of each client struggling with addiction.
Alumni & Aftercare
We plan detailed and individualized outpatient treatment and continued care for sober living, we equip clients with the essential tools required for achieving long-term success.
Understanding Family Dynamics: A Guide to Family Therapy During Addiction Treatment
During family therapy sessions, a therapist with a keen understanding of family group dynamics takes the lead. They recognize how each person in the family is influenced by others and can help each member of the family enhance their relationships by interacting positively within the family unit. This is facilitated through a therapist’s experience in family therapy.
Before undergoing family therapy for drug addiction, it’s imperative to determine which family members should be involved in the counseling process. Usually, those who meet the following criteria are considered:
- Household maintainers
- Key providers of support
- Primary sources of financial help and resources
- Individuals with whom the client has a strong and lasting emotional connection.
Clients normally decide to include family members, their significant others, friends, or coworkers as part of their family for therapy purposes.
Often, families tend to view a family member struggling with addiction as the core issue. However, family therapy is not about blame, but rather about helping the entire family recover and move forward together as a unit.
We're Here to Help Virginia Recover from Addiction.
We craft unique treatment plans for each client to maintain sobriety long-term. Our rehab center in Virginia cares about you and your loved ones and we are here to help you find lasting, sustainable recovery from drug & alcohol abuse.
Why Choose Arrowwood?
Arrowwood ATC sets itself apart as more than your typical rehabilitation center. Explore how our Virginia-based drug rehabilitation center can significantly impact your path to recovery.
Our Luxurious Rehab Facility
Explore our newly constructed, cutting-edge facility. Experience the modern luxury of our Virginia-based rehabilitation center today.
Family Therapy Services
Below are some common services provided during family therapy sessions:
- Private family sessions: In this case, the therapist has one-on-one meetings with one or more family members.
- Group sessions: The family, including the client, gathers to talk about issues related to addiction, recovery, and their familial relationships.
- Intensive family education sessions: These sessions involve family activities that aim to teach healthier ways of interacting with each other.
- Individual counseling: The therapist conducts one-on-one sessions with spouses or children of recovering addicts.
- 12-step meetings for families of addicts: Here, families experiencing similar difficulties come together to learn, share, and provide support to each other.
INSURANCE CAN HELP PAY FOR REHAB.
We Work with Most Major Insurance Providers.
Understanding Family Dynamics
Unhealthy Behaviors Families Use to Cope with Substance Abuse
When one or more family members are dealing with substance abuse, other family members may resort to unhealthy behaviors to cope with the addiction. These coping mechanisms within the family dynamic include:
- Enabling behaviors: Family members may unknowingly support their loved one’s drug problem by shielding them from the consequences of their actions. This encourages the loved one to continue using drugs. Examples of enabling behaviors include purchasing drugs or alcohol for the family member, paying their bills to avoid financial problems, and excusing their violent or manipulative behavior.
- Denial: Family members may refuse to acknowledge the drug addiction and downplay its severity. They may also suppress their emotions to avoid upsetting their loved ones.
- Co-dependency: The dysfunction caused by the addiction can cause some family members to become overly preoccupied with their loved ones’ emotions while disregarding their own. This can lead to low self-esteem or misplaced anger that may manifest as outbursts against other family members. They may also adopt unhealthy behaviors, such as overeating, to cope with the stressful situation.
OUR GROUNDBREAKING FACILITY
Explore Our Substance Abuse Treatment Rehab in Virginia
WELCOME HOME.
Our Modern Facility Has Everything You Need.
Arrowwood is centrally located in Hopewell, Virginia. Our residential compound was designed to help offer quality, evidence-based programming alongside modern amenities. Arrowwood is one of the best addiction treatment centers in Virginia. We are your one-stop-shop for lasting addiction recovery.
OUR WORLD-CLASS AMENITIES INCLUDE:
On-Site Client Salon & Spa
Semi-Private Rooms
Flat Screen TVs in Every Room
Client Lounge & Library
24/7 Cafeteria & Nutritious Meals
Wellness Activities
The Arrowwood Addiction Treatment Center Family Program
Achievable Goals For Family Therapy
Family therapists have several objectives when working with families experiencing drug addiction. These include:
- Overcoming obstacles that may hinder the family’s recovery. Usually, families resort to denial, enabling behaviors, or co-dependency to cope with their loved one’s addiction. Family therapy helps families break these habits by identifying and addressing them. For example, some families end up giving drugs to their loved ones to avoid violent or destructive behavior.
- Restoring normal, healthy family roles. Addiction causes chaos and disorganization within families, leading to the inversion of roles. It’s common to find kids taking care of their parents while parents act like children. Family therapy helps families recover from this by focusing on restoring appropriate family roles, improving communication, and creating a safe family environment.
- Educating families on how to identify behaviors or thoughts that create the perfect conditions for addiction at home. Through family drug treatment programs, families learn about the effects of addiction, the recovery process, and the role they can play in supporting their loved one’s recovery.
Providing Compassionate and Supportive Care for Healing
It’s common to feel overwhelmed when facing drug or alcohol addiction, but please know that help is always available. If you or a loved one needs assistance, reach out to us anytime – day or night – for support. With the right care and attention, recovery is possible and a fulfilling life can be regained.
Call Arrowwood Addiction Treatment Center today to learn more about our Drug Treatment Family Therapy in Virginia.