Supportive Group Classess for Women
Don’t let your loved one’s substance abuse ruin your life.
Learn more about the disease of addiction from the comfort of your own space.
Do you have a loved one struggling with the overuse of alcohol or drugs?
You feel helpless as you watch them make choices that negatively impact their health, relationships and life. You constantly worry about their physical safety and financial well-being. They may come to you for money, and you do what you can to help, but now you’re worried about your own finances.
You know you can’t keep supporting them like this, but you don’t want to lose them. You’re so worried if you stop helping them that they will wind up homeless or worse. You’ve tried to get them to seek help, but nothing ever seems to work, and they end up right back where they started. You worry you’ll get that dreaded phone call and be planning for their funeral.
Why can’t they see the issues their use causes?
According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (or SAMHSA), 161.8 million people over the age of 12 admitted to using tobacco, alcohol, or an illicit drug in the past month. In 2021, that’s 133.1 million (or 47.5%) people who drank alcohol and 40 million (or 14.3%) that used illicit drugs within a month! Millions of people meet criteria for substance use disorder every year, but only a staggering 3% actually feel they need treatment.
Those statistics are frightening, especially if you consider that each of the identified users also has a family; they may be a parent themselves, a sibling, significant other, or friend and at the very least they are someone’s coworker. Substances like alcohol and their use, legal or not, can impact our entire community. And yet, most people see it as a socially acceptable way to cope with life’s stressors; your loved one may not even realize the impact their use has on their own life let alone the effect it has on you.
Knowledge is Power
As a group, we will learn about the substances most often abused and how they impact our loved one’s brain as well as their behavior. We’ll learn about our own perceptions, responses and the patterns which may be contributing to our relationship being unmanageable. Most importantly, you’ll connect with others like you and hear their stories and struggles so that you don’t feel so alone. During the group sessions, I will also provide resources and encouragement so that you can find peace and the acceptance you need to move forward.
While I can’t change your loved one’s mind or habits, I can help you manage the stress of their use. I’ve been working in the field of substance abuse for over a decade. I was certified as an Advance Alcohol and Drug Counselor in 2016. Now, I provide educational resources for women like you, someone struggling to cope with their loved one’s addiction. Trust that I can help, because I haven’t just read the books; I know what it’s like to love people through the disease of addiction.
Learn about addiction, find support and leave with tools and hope for tomorrow.
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Find more statistics and other resources using the external link below.
Resources for Families Coping with Mental and Substance Use Disorders | SAMHSA
Group classes can help you…
Learn about Addiction
Find out how substances and the disease of addiction impacts the brain. Hear about the process of relapse and the reality of recovery.
Manage your Relationships
Learn to prioritize the relationships that matter most. Set boundaries to prevent resentment and manage conflict. Learn to prioritize your time and values.
Protect your Mental Health
Discover coping skills to manage stress and learn tools like radical acceptance to prevent burnout. Get clear on your values and the things in your control.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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During classes you can expect to learn about the brain and behavior under the influence of addiction. You will hear from others going through similar situations. You will also learn ways to manage your relationships and stress.
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Educational group sessions are $75 per person, per session. The fee is non-refundable, unless class is cancelled by the therapist. However, if you are unable to attend and give advance notice, your fee can be transferred to one future class.
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Group classes are held twice per month on Monday evening, time and dates will be confirmed after payment is received. Topics rotate so you can attend more than one session, learning additional tools and reconnecting with classmates.
Click the link to request our schedule.
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Use this link to contact The Acceptance Center to coordinate payment and schedule your first class.
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