Family Help and Treatment in Drug Rehab
Every three weeks is designated for family work at Cirque Lodge. The alcoholic/addict is not the only one within the home who is struggling. The behavior of addiction can have negative influences on spouses, family and even children. The family program allows residents of Cirque Lodge to invite family to participate in recovery elements with them. Each day provides different programs groups, and even meals from our culinary staff. The family better understands their role and influence in the recovery process.
Therapies and groups help family members to better understand their loved ones condition. Lectures and workshops provide an education on nature of the disease of addiction. Other workshops address the family system and the influence of codependent relationships and addiction, and also the strength and support that comes from an involved aftercare program and long term sobriety efforts. A lot of times the family is unaware of the issues of addiction beyond the uncontrolled use of drugs and alcohol. This education and therapy can help to properly begin them on an effective path of recovery as a family unit.
Cirque Lodge wouldn’t be what it is without the use of experiential activities. They play a foundational part of our recovery program. During Family Week is no exception. The family has opportunities to learn from challenging ropes exercises, going for a river walk, and even experience the thrill of our giant swing. Members of our experiential team provide a safe and educational experience with these activities. Family members can gain some insight to the strength and lessons of our experiential piece of recovery.
