Family Involvement in the Recovery Process
Engaging families in the recovery process has been studied and proven to make a positive impact on helping individuals in their road to healthy lifestyles and recovery. Therapists should seek to build a constituency that promotes a constructive resolution. Orford (1994) suggested that it is important to consider families affected by addiction problems for two important and related reasons: […]
Fostering Family Resilience
In best efforts to promote family resilience, it is extremely important to consider the strengths of families rather than placing the focus on areas of improvement. This does not suggest that areas of improvement should not be addressed and ignored. However, they should not be the focus of treatment. Family resilience is best achieved through […]
