The Family Counselling For Addiction Recovery Program Is A Proactive Way Forward
Your loved ones has just entered an addiction treatment center or an outpatient rehab program and you want to know how to support their recovery. Our family counselling for addiction recovery program was created to heal the emotional destruction caused by addiction. A complete rehab counselling process which is a private service tailored specifically to your family’s challenges. Whether you are a spouse, a parent, or a sibling of someone addicted to alcohol or drugs this program will strengthen family bonds and connections. Family therapy is often not addressed during an addiction rehab program.
We believe that this type of support is critical as the loved one tries to increase their social support system. It has been our experience that most addicted individuals are yearning for that family love and support, but lack the tools to implement new communication methods. In addition this rehab counselling program will provide insights into the nature of the addiction. Family members will learn about how they can help to stabilize their loved one’s recovery once they return home. Addiction leaves lingering emotional damage and this damage weakens relationships. Trusting, strong, loving and caring relationships help support addiction recovery. This type of connection or lack of connection does have an effect on relapse rates.
Family Counselling for Addiction Recovery Can Help with The Emotional Rollercoaster
They have started changing their thoughts and behaviors in an effort to expand their addiction recovery program. This is a very emotional and difficult process to go through. Your loved one is taking on the responsibility for changing their behavior. Addiction is often referred to as a “family disease”, so it would only stand to reason that family members take responsibility for making changes as well. Again this isn’t to lay blame for addiction on family members. Relationships can often be difficult to balance, especially when addiction is involved. If one side of the relationship is making changes and the other side is staying, an imbalance is created. The good news is that once family members learn and develop more functional relationship-building techniques an effective rehab counselling program, and implement these strategies they don’t want to go back to the way things were.
Our approach is based on a CRAFT Model (Community Reinforcement and Family Training). This is a proven psychologically based curriculum designed to repair tension and rebuild relationships. You’ll learn about how addiction has affected the family. With a functional guideline to follow you’ll be able to set healthy boundaries, communicate more effectively, move towards forgiveness, and start rebuilding trust. This proven recovery plan will benefit all parties involved, increasing emotional and social support systems. Our certified addiction specialists strive to create healing for all effected by drug addiction.
Living with addiction has created difficulties for everyone. However, now there is an opportunity for the family to come together and make a real difference in the addicted person’s recovery. Your family’s relationship with the addicted person has deep bonds and connections. These family bonds and connections which have been damaged by addiction can be repaired and utilized to help support their recovery.
In the convenience of your home, via Zoom or in our office the family counsellor will help you begin the process of healing and re-establishing your family’s balance. You will be given help to understand the complex nature of addiction and all of the ways it manifests itself in denial, in simple easy to understandable terms. With this information the family will then begin a process of exploring personal relationships to seek out specific areas of concern. Once identified, these concern are addressed with evidence-based problem solving techniques. When your private family program sessions are completed you will have a new understanding and outlook on how to be an effective support system for your addicted loved one, and your entire family will be moving towards stability and balance.
We'll come to you
Wherever your family is located, our private family program counsellor can come to you.
Custom Program
Our private family program uses evidence-based approaches that work, so you will see results.
Financial Impact
Addiction puts a huge drain on family finances. A resent study shows every $1 spent on treatment saves a family $12 on addiction related expenses.
" As a man who has overcome his own demons, Jeffery Norell has dedicated his life to helping others. The Founder & CEO of Pacific Interventions puts everything he has towards delivering results for your family. A modern-day addiction specialist, Jeffery integrates the best evidence-based addiction treatment practices. Drawing on his lengthy counselling career and personal experience, he will offer you the best insight and guidance possible. "
- Jeffery Norell
Addiction Specialist
The Basics
Our entire course is based around the premise that by coming together, your family will not only be positioned to help your afflicted loved one, but they themselves will be able to lead happier more peaceful lives. Addiction is a family disease. Therefore, it takes the entire family to heal. Is it going to be easy? No. Is it going to be worth it? Yes.
Benefits Of Our Private Family Program
- Thorough Understanding of Addiction
- Professional Guidance & Direction
- Convenient in Home Services
- Communication Strategies
- Phone & Video Support
- Closer Relationships
- Stability & Safety
- Complete Rehab Counselling Services for all Members
- Healthy Lifestyle Balance for Everyone
- Ability to Identify & Resolve Conflict
- Established healthy Boundaries
- Reunited Family
FAQ's
Private Family Counselling
Answers to frequently asked questions about private family counselling.
The Private Family Program is a tailored family counselling and support service designed to help families affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug addiction. It provides professional guidance to strengthen family bonds, improve communication, and establish healthy patterns that support long‑term recovery. Unlike standard family therapy, this program is personalised to your family’s specific challenges and dynamics.
Family counselling typically begins with individual meetings between the counsellor and each family member so that concerns, feelings, and goals can be understood privately. Afterward, the counsellor brings the family together in a safe space to help improve communication, reduce conflict, and build healthier relational patterns. This approach supports healing for everyone, not just the person struggling with addiction.
Anyone connected to the addicted individual — including spouses, parents, siblings, partners, and close friends — can take part in the program. The counselling is designed for all family members who want to learn effective ways to support their loved one and improve overall family functioning.
Yes. The Private Family Program is flexible and can be delivered in the convenience of your home, online via Zoom or video conferencing, or at our office. This allows families to access support in a setting that feels most comfortable and accessible.
Our Family Program is open to anyone that wants to benefit from the learning and counselling. We have had every sort of person that is connected to the addicted individual attend our program and counselling. Through our evidence based practice we have seen the changes in dynamics and the new freedom and happiness they deserve and enjoy.
The primary goals are to help families understand the nature of addiction, improve communication skills, set healthy boundaries, and rebuild trust. By addressing emotional damage and relationship patterns created by addiction, the program aims to increase stability and support for all family members.
Addiction affects not only the individual but the entire family system. Family involvement helps create a supportive environment that encourages the person in recovery to maintain positive change. Families also benefit from learning strategies that reduce enabling behaviours and promote healthier interactions.
The program uses proven, evidence‑based methods such as the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) model. These techniques focus on rebuilding relationships through effective communication, setting boundaries, and mutual support to reduce relapse risk.
The duration of the program varies depending on your family’s needs and progress. Some families may benefit from a few sessions, while others opt for a longer series of counselling to address deeper issues and build lasting change. The counsellor will help determine an appropriate schedule during the initial assessment.
Yes. Family counselling can complement existing treatment by giving family members tools to better support their loved one’s recovery once they leave a rehab setting. It also helps family members heal from emotional harm caused by addiction and build healthier dynamics moving forward.
While the program is designed to support most families affected by addiction, each family’s situation is unique. During the initial consultation, the counsellor will assess family dynamics, goals, and any specific concerns to tailor the approach appropriately.