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| Addiction is a Family Disease |
Arel Hope recognizes the fact that when there is an addict or alcoholic in the family, all members are greatly affected. There is imbalance in relationships and negative emotions rule: anger, resentments, shame, guilt, grief, helplessness and hurt. The family members also need support to heal and empower themselves.
Designed by Rajeshwari Luther, who has over 10 years experience of working with families, the Arel Hope Family Support Program is specifically tailored to meet the distinct needs of spouses, children, parents and other family members affected by addiction.
Grounded in the same 12-step recovery principles that Arel Hope teaches alcoholics and addicts, the family support program allows people to recover independently or in partnership with a family member who is suffering from alcoholism or drug addiction.
The Arel Hope Family Support Program
The Arel Hope Family Support Program informs and educates through power point presentations, comprehensive literature, regular e-mails and frequent intervention sessions
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Provides critical support to family members from experienced counselors
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Educates families about addiction, codependency and the process of recovery
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Offers one-on-one counseling sessions so they can move their personal and family recovery forward
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Helps family members re-rebuild communication and trust and open up the lines of communication with the addict or alcoholic through Family Communication Exercises and interventions
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Introduces family members to Al-Anon meetings in their community
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