Strategies for Family Workshop and Youth Education Program

Join us for Strategies for Family Workshop and the Youth Education Program running simultaneously at Caron Philadelphia!

Strategies for Family Workshop

Caron is pleased to announce this four hour family education workshop for adults who have been affected by a loved one’s substance use. Strategies for Family Recovery is designed for spouses, partners, parents of children or teens, parents of adults, adult children, siblings, or any other adult who loves someone who abuses substances.

DETAILS

Coping with the challenges associated with a loved one’s substance use disorder can be complicated. Join us for this half-day workshop where we will explore substance use disorder as a chronic disease, as well as discuss strategies to effectively communicate your needs and maintain boundaries that are comfortable to you. You will leave with a solid foundation and multiple resources to support your journey toward healing and resilience.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Any family member or loved one, 18 years and older, who has been impacted by a loved one’s substance use will benefit from participating in this workshop.

Event details:

• Light refreshments and materials provided

Youth Education Program

Youth who are dealing with a loved one’s substance use face unique challenges. They may feel alone and confused about how to manage their feelings. Caron’s Youth Education Program is here to help these youth understand what their loved one is facing, to offer them ways to cope, and to build their support system so they can thrive.

Caron’s Youth Education Program provides a safe and caring space for youth to learn that they are not alone and that there is hope for healing, for both them and their loved one. Participants learn that they did not cause their loved one’s substance use and they cannot control their loved one’s substance use. Youth learn that it is okay to talk about how they feel and how they can make healthy choices in their lives.

Program leaders incorporate activities, including crafts, team-building exercises, recreation, and educational groups. At the end of the program, each family receives a list of resources that can provide ongoing support and education about substance use disorder for their child.

Event details:

• Light refreshments and materials provided

If you have any questions, please contact Mallory Henry at mhenry@caron.org or Wendi Line at wline@caron.org.