Family Services

Our family services combine education with support. You’ll have opportunities to attend virtual sessions and webinars that explain addiction, co-occurring mental health issues, and the process of recovery. These programs also connect you with other families going through similar experiences.

Family programming gives you a space to:

• Understand how family dynamics may affect recovery
• Learn ways to manage your own stress, fear, and anxiety
• Support your loved one in treatment while also caring for yourself
• Identify signs of relapse and how to respond
• Build clear expectations and healthy boundaries
• Improve communication skills
• Learn how addiction and mental health conditions impact behavior

By taking part in family therapy, you may help improve treatment outcomes, reduce the chance of relapse, and strengthen your family as a whole.

If your loved one’s treatment team suggests continued family therapy after they leave Promises DFW, you may be unsure how to get started. Family work often continues beyond residential care. That might mean ongoing therapy with your loved one, or individual sessions for yourself to process what you’ve experienced.

Here are two resources we recommend for finding support:

• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) - Search by location, insurance, specialties, and more to find a provider that fits your needs.
• Psychology Today - A helpful tool for locating family therapists in your area or virtually, with details about each clinician’s approach.