Family Wellness

Addiction takes a tremendous toll on families. Learn how to rebuild healthy relationships and support your loved one through family wellness.

Family Wellness

Can Tough Love Save Your Child from Addiction?

You want to help your son or daughter overcome their addiction. But nothing you have tried is working. Could tough love be the answer or could it push them further away?
Family Wellness

What is Family Therapy?

Problems of one family member can impact the whole system. Understand what family therapy is and how it can help you and your loved ones begin to heal.
Family Wellness

How Forgiveness Can Help You and Your Family Heal

Having trouble forgiving a loved one struggling with addiction? Clinician Gabrielle Wynschenk analyzes how and why forgiveness is such a powerful force.
Recovery

Boundaries in Recovery: What They Are, How to Set Them, and Why You Need Them

Setting boundaries is essential in addiction recovery not just for the family, but the person with the substance use disorder themselves. Here's why.
Recovery

How Relationships Can Help Sustain Lifelong Recovery

“Never make the addict feel alone,” Hari advocates. Let them know that there is support whenever they are ready. Love them no matter what.”
Family Wellness

5 Things to Say to Someone Struggling with Alcohol

Talking to a friend or family member about their excessive drinking is not easy. Learn what you can say to help them realize that they need help.
Family Wellness

Nar-Anon and Al-Anon Meetings: Why You Should Go

Whether you realize it or not, your loved one’s addiction takes a toll on you – emotionally, mentally, and even physically. Nar-Anon meetings can help you gain the strength and support you need to be there for your loved one and yourself.
Family Wellness

Are You Addicted to Codependency?

Codependency can deeply impact your mental health. Recognize the signs of codependency and start mending your relationship.
Drug Addiction

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Addicted Parents: What to Do

Grandparents are stepping in to raise their grandchildren while the parent struggles with addiction. Learn how to navigate this situation so both you and your grandchild can thrive.
Family Wellness

Addiction: Enabling vs Helping

Addiction is devastating for the whole family. Learn if you are helping or enabling your loved one's addiction.
Family Wellness

5 Tips for Rekindling the "Spark" in a Relationship

For long-term relationships, that initial "spark" can die down over time. Find out how to rekindle your relationship with these tips.
Family Wellness

What to Do to Help When Your Father is an Alcoholic

Learn how to help your alcoholic dad recover and seek treatment for his addiction while also taking care of your own mental health.