This program is designed for families who are dealing with addiction, mental health crises, or other significant challenges with a loved one. It is also beneficial for families looking to strengthen their relationships, break patterns of enabling or codependency, and proactively prevent future crises. You do not need to have a family member currently in treatment to participate.

The program is structured into three phases:

• Phase 1: Psychoeducation – Covers essential topics like trauma responses, codependency, and enabling behaviors (6-10 weeks).
• Phase 2: Health and Wellness – A holistic approach to physical and mental health, including the loved one in recovery and guidance from a medical professional.
• Phase 3: Practical Application and Growth Mindset – Practical tools and strategies to address challenges proactively and sustain family growth over time.

Each phase builds on the last, with both virtual and hybrid options available to accommodate family needs and schedules.

Our program is flexible and can be delivered entirely virtually for families with conflicting schedules or geographical constraints. We also offer a hybrid option, which combines virtual sessions with occasional in-person meetings, depending on your family’s preference and location.

Your loved one’s participation is encouraged, especially in the wellness phase, where family goals and strategies are aligned. However, the program is equally effective and beneficial even if your loved one isn’t ready to engage. Many aspects focus on empowering family members to make personal changes that positively impact the family dynamics.

Our program teaches families how to address issues early, build healthy communication, and create proactive strategies for managing conflict and stress. By addressing the root causes of dysfunction—such as enabling and codependency—families learn to stop crises before they start and develop a sustainable approach to future challenges.

Families learn strategies to:

• Understand and heal generational family dysfunction
• Replace enabling with healthy support mechanisms
• Set and maintain healthy boundaries
• Foster effective open, non-judgmental communication
• Support both physical and emotional wellness
• Create accountability within the family structure These strategies are tailored to your family’s unique needs and are meant to be practical for everyday use.

No, while the program is highly effective for families facing addiction, it is also suitable for families dealing with mental health challenges, high-stress dynamics, or longstanding behavioral issues. The skills and insights gained in the program help families manage any situation that disrupts healthy functioning.

Success in our program is reflected in the family’s ability to manage issues proactively, communicate effectively, and support one another’s growth. Many families experience a notable reduction in crisis situations, improved relationships, and a stronger, more unified approach to facing challenges. Our coaches work with you to set personal and family goals that allow you to track and celebrate progress.

Yes, we offer follow-up coaching sessions and additional resources for families who want ongoing support. Many families find value in checking in periodically to reinforce skills and address new challenges as they arise.

Our coaches are professional interventionists with extensive education, background, and most importantly experience in family recovery, mental health, and substance use treatment. They bring a compassionate, non-judgmental approach and have experience guiding families through complex recovery journeys. Additionally, our medical director, a licensed physician, contributes expertise in the health and wellness phase.

To get started, contact us to schedule a consultation. During this initial call, we’ll discuss your family’s specific needs, program fees, and payment options. The cost varies based on whether you choose a virtual or hybrid model and any additional services your family might need.

Confidentiality is a top priority. All sessions and discussions are kept strictly confidential, and your family’s privacy is respected in every aspect of our work. Only those involved in coaching and the necessary team members will have access to your information.

It depends on the age and emotional maturity of the family members. We design sessions to be age-appropriate and accessible, ensuring that younger members can participate meaningfully. However, some topics covered in our program may not be suitable for children under 14. For family members aged 14 to 18, a certain level of emotional maturity is necessary to engage effectively.

For younger members who may not be ready to participate fully, we offer strategies and additional resources tailored to their age group. In some cases, younger family members can join specific parts of the program, enabling them to benefit from relevant content while respecting age-appropriate boundaries.

The Intensive Family Recovery Coaching Program and traditional family therapy both aim to support families in navigating challenges and improving dynamics, but they differ significantly in approach, focus, and structure.

Action-Oriented Coaching vs. Therapeutic Exploration:

• Family Therapy: Therapy generally focuses on exploring and processing emotions, behaviors, and relationships. A licensed therapist works with family members to uncover underlying issues, past traumas, and emotional dynamics that may be affecting the family. The process is typically more reflective and insight-oriented.
• Intensive Family Recovery Coaching: Our coaching program is action-oriented, focusing on practical strategies and proactive skills that can be applied immediately. While emotional exploration is part of our process, the primary goal is to equip families with specific tools for handling addiction, mental health issues, and crisis situations. It’s about moving forward with practical, solution-based approaches rather than delving deeply into past issues.

Structured Framework with Defined Phases vs. Open-Ended Therapy:

• Family Therapy: Therapy is often open-ended, with progress based on the family’s pace and unique therapeutic journey. Sessions might not follow a specific structure, allowing the therapist to adapt based on emerging issues.
• Intensive Family Recovery Coaching: Our program has a clear, structured framework divided into three phases—Psychoeducation, Health and Wellness, and Practical Application. Each phase has defined objectives, timelines, and measurable goals to help families make consistent, focused progress over six months. This structure is designed to create lasting change and prevent future crises, giving families a clear roadmap from start to finish.

Focus on Immediate Behavior Change vs. Insight and Awareness:

• Family Therapy: Therapy often emphasizes developing self-awareness and understanding interpersonal relationships, encouraging families to process feelings and build insight that may gradually lead to change.
• Intensive Family Recovery Coaching: Our approach prioritizes immediate, practical behavior change. For example, we address specific behaviors like enabling, codependency, and boundary-setting right from the start, teaching families how to replace these with healthier habits. This proactive, skills-based approach helps families see tangible improvements faster.

Holistic Wellness Component:

• Family Therapy: Therapy may discuss general wellness topics but usually doesn’t incorporate comprehensive wellness strategies as a core part of treatment.
• Intensive Family Recovery Coaching: Our program includes a unique health and wellness phase, led by a licensed medical director, that educates families on physical and mental wellness. This includes nutrition, hydration, exercise, and mindfulness practices, with an emphasis on supporting physical and emotional health. The goal is to empower families to make lifestyle adjustments that strengthen the family unit as a whole.

Proactive Crisis Management Training:

• Family Therapy: Family therapy can support families during crises, but its focus is generally on building long-term relational health and emotional understanding, not on preparing for specific crisis responses.
• Intensive Family Recovery Coaching: A key part of our coaching program is teaching families how to recognize and address issues before they become crises. We emphasize early intervention, proactive communication, and conflict resolution skills so that families become self-reliant and resilient, capable of managing future issues independently without relying on emergency interventions.

Emphasis on Family Education and Empowerment:

• Family Therapy: Therapy often helps families understand relational dynamics and communication patterns but may not include in-depth psychoeducation on addiction, mental health, and trauma responses.
• Intensive Family Recovery Coaching: We prioritize intensive psychoeducation at the start of the program, equipping families with knowledge about trauma, addiction, codependency, and the underlying dynamics of enabling behaviors. This foundation empowers families to make informed choices and engage more effectively in their loved one’s recovery journey.

Designed for Families in Crisis or Transition:

• Family Therapy: Therapy is suitable for a wide range of family situations, from minor relational issues to deep-seated family trauma, and is often a slower, more introspective process.
• Intensive Family Recovery Coaching: Our program is specifically designed for families facing addiction, mental health crises, or significant life transitions. It provides an immediate, structured response for families needing guidance and support to navigate crisis situations, prevent relapses, and rebuild healthier dynamics.

Reintegration and Long-Term Support Framework:

• Family Therapy: Therapy often concludes when a therapist and family feel they have achieved their goals, without necessarily setting a specific plan for continued support or reintegration.
• Intensive Family Recovery Coaching: We guide families through a reintegration process, helping them apply their skills long-term and continue their growth beyond the program. Additionally, we offer follow-up support to ensure families feel equipped to manage new challenges as they arise.