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Family Support Groups

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Join us for The Arbor’s free support group for families of addicts that meets every Wednesday at 6:00 pm on Zoom. The support group meets at our Austin, TX luxury rehab center and is open to anyone in the Georgetown, Texas community who is struggling with addiction’s effects on a loved one. The most remarkable part of attending family support meetings is learning that the pain you are experiencing has been felt by so many others.

family support group meets at the arborJoin us for The Arbor’s free support group for families of addicts that meets every Wednesday at 6:00 pm on Zoom. The support group meets at our Austin, TX luxury rehab center and is open to anyone in the Georgetown, Texas community who is struggling with addiction’s effects on a loved one. The most remarkable part of attending family support meetings is learning that the pain you are experiencing has been felt by so many others.

What Are Al-Anon & Nar-Anon Meetings?

Our family support meetings use the framework of Al-Anon and Nar-Anon meetings. AlAnon and NarAnon are family groups that support family members who are struggling with addiction. Helping families understand chemical dependency can help people stay sober and allow families to heal.

Addiction is a family disease, and everyone who has a relationship with the addict is affected. Therefore, recovery needs to be a family process as well. The realization that we are powerless over the disease, as well as over other people’s lives, can often be a frustrating and painful process. It’s normal to be torn between trying to help your family member and avoiding being sucked into their disease. Share your experiences and concerns in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. A few concepts that will be discussed include:

  • The 12-step approach
  • Setting healthy boundaries
  • Dealing with emotions
  • Explaining addiction to children
  • Best ways to provide support

Our family group provides support and connection to remind you that you are not facing this alone and that personal recovery is possible for your family. Remember, no situation is too difficult and no unhappiness is too great to be overcome. We look forward to being a part of your family’s journey to freedom.

Should I Be Nervous About Attending Family Support Meetings?

Family support meetings are some of the most inclusive, understanding, and welcoming therapeutic environments available. Part of being a family member of someone struggling with addiction means having to make decisions that most people don’t understand. A family support meeting offers access to a community of people who have dealt with similar circumstances and can offer insight. There is no reason to be nervous about attending a family support group. Everyone is welcome.

Caring for an Addict or Alcoholic

It’s common for family members to think that–since addiction is a disease, an addict needs the same kind of care as a cancer patient. This kind of thinking prevents the addict from getting well, regardless of the family’s intentions. This can be a difficult realization to come to in families where loyalty and love are prevalent, especially when trauma is involved. We want to be there for our family members no matter what. A family support group can help your family understand what “being there” means in the context of recovery.

Safely Confronting Past Mistakes Helps Families Heal

People with addiction often have trouble coping with the guilt associated with past mistakes. Family members of people with addiction often experience their own kind of guilt, especially when their own actions may have allowed or contributed to a loved one’s substance use disorder. In family support groups like those we offer at The Arbor, your family will explore the concept of guilt and how it prevents families from healing. You will learn how to take appropriate accountability for past mistakes without allowing guilt to cloud your judgment and prevent you from setting healthy boundaries.

Free Family Support in Austin's Addiction Recovery Network

If you have a family member who is struggling with addiction, attending family support groups can help your entire family heal. Contact The Arbor by calling 844.413.2690 to learn more about our remarkable family support groups.