Upcoming Events for Families
Find upcoming events, workshops, trainings, and groups for family members who want to learn more about CRAFT and CRAFT-based approaches in this list of events. The events on this page have a start date and an end date, including groups that are limited in time and are closed to enrollment once they have started. A page for ongoing groups that you can join at anytime is available on our Ongoing Groups for Families page.
The event will be removed from the calendar below when the first day of the event has passed, unless noted otherwise. For any questions or to register, please contact the event facilitator directly.
These time-limited events are organized by their start date. Jump to a specific month here:
Open Call for Participants | May | June | July | August | Beyond
Event times are listed in Eastern and Pacific Time Zones. To figure out the group time in your timezone use a timezone converter such as this one from Time and Date. Please keep US Daylight Savings Time in mind when applicable, noting that if you are outside the US your time change may occur on a different day (if at all).
Open Call for Participants
Families with Substance Use and Psychosis: Pilot Study Recruitment
Ongoing recruitment • Payment offered for participation • Online
May
12-week CRAFT Group Program
We The Village: Led by Certified CRAFT Coach
starts Thursday, May 30th, 2024
6:00 pm EDT | 3:00 pm PDT • 1 hour groups
Zoom • $129.99 USD/month for 3 months
CRAFT is the leading evidence-based training for people impacted by a loved one's addiction. Participants in this program set their own goals and achieve outcomes like: treatment entry or recovery maintenance for their loved one and increased health and wellbeing for themselves.
Cost includes 12 live one-hour group meetings plus the online CRAFT Coursework to access lessons between live group skill training sessions.
Any potential participants can sign up for a free 7 day trial and meet their Coach before committing to the Group.
Space is limited so don't delay, sign up today!
To register for the group, click the button below and choose the red, “Group Program” option in the middle!
June
Family Mondays: (Parents/Families) Anticipating Summer/Planning for Unstructured Time
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, June 3rd, 2024
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
$15 USD. Online (Zoom)
Family Mondays are 1-hour learning and support sessions open to anyone who loves someone struggling with substance use. Led by Dr. Nicole Kosanke – one of the authors of Beyond Addiction – each session covers a new topic related to helping your loved one (and yourself) from a place of compassion. Dr. Kosanke’s approach is based in psychological research and a principle of kindness, in line with all of our work at CMC:Foundation for Change and the Invitation to Change Approach.
All are welcome to attend. Feel free to join us for just one meeting, or sign up for the whole series. Sessions happen on the first Monday of every month, as well as many second Mondays. For full listing of sessions, click on the button below.
Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
ITC Lunchtime Series for Families and Loved Ones
CMC:Foundation for Change
Registration closes at 5pm EST, February 29th, 2024
Wednesdays: June 5 through August 21, 2024
12:00 pm Eastern | 9:00 am Pacific • 60 minutes
Online • $75 USD for series - Sliding-Scale Available
CMC:FFC invites you to join them for 11 weeks of discussion, support, and skills learning, based in the Invitation to Change Approach.
You cannot force your loved one to change, but you can create an environment where change is more likely to happen. You cannot erase this painful situation from your life, but you can sustain and care for yourself as you move forward. You cannot make their behaviors less painful, but you can find ways to understand where they’re coming from. You cannot control your loved one, but you can communicate in ways that will at least make it easier for them to hear you––and for you to hear them.
These weekly one-hour sessions will have a “sandwich” structure: they start with group discussion on the previous week’s topic, feature a lecture on the current week’s topic, and then move into a second group discussion.
Registration closes June 4th, 2024, at 5:00 pm Eastern.
Family Mondays: (Spouses/Partners) Special Considerations for Partners in Anticipating Summer/Planning for Unstructured Time
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, June 10th, 2024
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
$15 USD. Online (Zoom)
Family Mondays are 1-hour learning and support sessions open to anyone who loves someone struggling with substance use. Led by Dr. Nicole Kosanke – one of the authors of Beyond Addiction – each session covers a new topic related to helping your loved one (and yourself) from a place of compassion. Dr. Kosanke’s approach is based in psychological research and a principle of kindness, in line with all of our work at CMC:Foundation for Change and the Invitation to Change Approach.
All are welcome to attend. Feel free to join us for just one meeting, or sign up for the whole series. Sessions happen on the first Monday of every month, as well as many second Mondays. For full listing of sessions, click on the button below.
Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
July
Take Control Now: Essential Steps to Overcome Your Child's Substance Use
Recovery Club America: Gail Embt, Certified CRAFT Clinician
July date to be determined
7:00 pm Eastern | 4:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
Free • Online (Zoom)
This webinar is designed specifically for parents of children ages 13-27 facing the challenges of a child's substance use. Discover the importance of adapting your parenting approach to meet the unique needs of this situation. Learn how CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) skills can reduce conflicts and guide your child toward recovery. This session will empower you with strategies to support your child's journey to a healthier future.
Gail Embt, who has worked with many families in similar situations, will share commonly used parenting approaches that reduce conflict, increase influence, and bring a sense of calm back into the family.
Email gembt@recoveryclubamerica.com to reserve your seat now.
Bonus! Free Parenting Guide, “Harmony at Home: Six Secrets to Effective Parental Boundaries.” Email Gail to claim your free guide whether you attend the webinar or not!
Family Mondays: (Parents/Families) Setting Limits and Planning Consequences
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, July 8th, 2024
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
$15 USD. Online (Zoom)
Family Mondays are 1-hour learning and support sessions open to anyone who loves someone struggling with substance use. Led by Dr. Nicole Kosanke – one of the authors of Beyond Addiction – each session covers a new topic related to helping your loved one (and yourself) from a place of compassion. Dr. Kosanke’s approach is based in psychological research and a principle of kindness, in line with all of our work at CMC:Foundation for Change and the Invitation to Change Approach.
All are welcome to attend. Feel free to join us for just one meeting, or sign up for the whole series. Sessions happen on the first Monday of every month, as well as many second Mondays. For full listing of sessions, click on the button below.
Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
10-Week Online CRAFT Group for Parents & Partners
California Center for Change: Zoe Lantelme, PsyD
Starts Friday, July 12th (Registration closes same day).
5:00 pm EST |2:00 pm PST • 90 minutes
$100 per session per family plus $200 intake (sliding scale available) • Online
Addiction can have a negative impact on anyone caught in its wake. If you are a concerned loved one (family member, romantic partner, etc.) of someone struggling to change their relationship with substances, you may be interested in finding new ways to support this person.
This 10-week group for concerned significant others (CSO) does just this by utilizing strategies put forth by Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), an evidence-based, proven effective approach to helping those close to someone with substance use issues. In an online group format, you will develop skills to help your loved one reduce their problematic substance use, obtain treatment, and improve your own mental well-being.
This group you will help you
Develop a better understanding of what leads to your loved one’s misuse of drugs and alcohol
Identify triggers and patterns leading to substance use
Understand signs of intoxication
Reward positive behavior and change
Ignore intoxication (and learn why that can be good!)
Learn how and when to best intervene with treatment
Develop effective communication skills
Take care of yourself and build support
The curriculum is based on CRAFT and utilizes material from The 20 Minute Guide for Parents & The 20 Minute Guide for Partners.
Registration closes once the group has begun. Sliding scale available.
August
Family Mondays: (Parents/Families) Identifying and Rewarding Healthy Behaviors
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, August 5th, 2024
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
$15 USD. Online (Zoom)
Family Mondays are 1-hour learning and support sessions open to anyone who loves someone struggling with substance use. Led by Dr. Nicole Kosanke – one of the authors of Beyond Addiction – each session covers a new topic related to helping your loved one (and yourself) from a place of compassion. Dr. Kosanke’s approach is based in psychological research and a principle of kindness, in line with all of our work at CMC:Foundation for Change and the Invitation to Change Approach.
All are welcome to attend. Feel free to join us for just one meeting, or sign up for the whole series. Sessions happen on the first Monday of every month, as well as many second Mondays. For full listing of sessions, click on the button below.
Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
Beyond
Family Mondays: (Parents/Families) Communication Tools When Your Loved One is Shut Down
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, September 9th, 2024
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
$15 USD. Online (Zoom)
Family Mondays are 1-hour learning and support sessions open to anyone who loves someone struggling with substance use. Led by Dr. Nicole Kosanke – one of the authors of Beyond Addiction – each session covers a new topic related to helping your loved one (and yourself) from a place of compassion. Dr. Kosanke’s approach is based in psychological research and a principle of kindness, in line with all of our work at CMC:Foundation for Change and the Invitation to Change Approach.
All are welcome to attend. Feel free to join us for just one meeting, or sign up for the whole series. Sessions happen on the first Monday of every month, as well as many second Mondays. For full listing of sessions, click on the button below.
Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
Family Mondays: (Spouses/Partners) Special Considerations for Partners in Communication Tools When Your Loved One is Shut Down
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, September 16th, 2024
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
$15 USD. Online (Zoom)
Family Mondays are 1-hour learning and support sessions open to anyone who loves someone struggling with substance use. Led by Dr. Nicole Kosanke – one of the authors of Beyond Addiction – each session covers a new topic related to helping your loved one (and yourself) from a place of compassion. Dr. Kosanke’s approach is based in psychological research and a principle of kindness, in line with all of our work at CMC:Foundation for Change and the Invitation to Change Approach.
All are welcome to attend. Feel free to join us for just one meeting, or sign up for the whole series. Sessions happen on the first Monday of every month, as well as many second Mondays. For full listing of sessions, click on the button below.
Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
10-Week Online CRAFT Group for Parents & Partners
California Center for Change: Zoe Lantelme, PsyD
Starts Friday, October 4th (Registration closes same day).
5:00 pm EST |2:00 pm PST • 90 minutes
$100 per session per family plus $200 intake (sliding scale available) • Online
Addiction can have a negative impact on anyone caught in its wake. If you are a concerned loved one (family member, romantic partner, etc.) of someone struggling to change their relationship with substances, you may be interested in finding new ways to support this person.
This 10-week group for concerned significant others (CSO) does just this by utilizing strategies put forth by Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), an evidence-based, proven effective approach to helping those close to someone with substance use issues. In an online group format, you will develop skills to help your loved one reduce their problematic substance use, obtain treatment, and improve your own mental well-being.
This group you will help you
Develop a better understanding of what leads to your loved one’s misuse of drugs and alcohol
Identify triggers and patterns leading to substance use
Understand signs of intoxication
Reward positive behavior and change
Ignore intoxication (and learn why that can be good!)
Learn how and when to best intervene with treatment
Develop effective communication skills
Take care of yourself and build support
The curriculum is based on CRAFT and utilizes material from The 20 Minute Guide for Parents & The 20 Minute Guide for Partners.
Registration closes once the group has begun. Sliding scale available. No session on November 22nd.
Family Mondays: (Parents/Families) Responding Constructively to Ambivalence in Your Loved One
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, October 7th, 2024
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
$15 USD. Online (Zoom)
Family Mondays are 1-hour learning and support sessions open to anyone who loves someone struggling with substance use. Led by Dr. Nicole Kosanke – one of the authors of Beyond Addiction – each session covers a new topic related to helping your loved one (and yourself) from a place of compassion. Dr. Kosanke’s approach is based in psychological research and a principle of kindness, in line with all of our work at CMC:Foundation for Change and the Invitation to Change Approach.
All are welcome to attend. Feel free to join us for just one meeting, or sign up for the whole series. Sessions happen on the first Monday of every month, as well as many second Mondays. For full listing of sessions, click on the button below.
Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
Family Mondays: (Parents/Families) Holiday Planning When Alcohol Should No Longer Be the Norm
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, November 4th, 2024
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
$15 USD. Online (Zoom)
Family Mondays are 1-hour learning and support sessions open to anyone who loves someone struggling with substance use. Led by Dr. Nicole Kosanke – one of the authors of Beyond Addiction – each session covers a new topic related to helping your loved one (and yourself) from a place of compassion. Dr. Kosanke’s approach is based in psychological research and a principle of kindness, in line with all of our work at CMC:Foundation for Change and the Invitation to Change Approach.
All are welcome to attend. Feel free to join us for just one meeting, or sign up for the whole series. Sessions happen on the first Monday of every month, as well as many second Mondays. For full listing of sessions, click on the button below.
Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
Family Mondays: (Parents/Families) Making the Most of Communication Opportunities
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, December 2nd, 2024
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
$15 USD. Online (Zoom)
Family Mondays are 1-hour learning and support sessions open to anyone who loves someone struggling with substance use. Led by Dr. Nicole Kosanke – one of the authors of Beyond Addiction – each session covers a new topic related to helping your loved one (and yourself) from a place of compassion. Dr. Kosanke’s approach is based in psychological research and a principle of kindness, in line with all of our work at CMC:Foundation for Change and the Invitation to Change Approach.
All are welcome to attend. Feel free to join us for just one meeting, or sign up for the whole series. Sessions happen on the first Monday of every month, as well as many second Mondays. For full listing of sessions, click on the button below.
Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
Family Mondays: (Spouses/Partners) Special Considerations for Partners in Making the Most of Communication Opportunities
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, December 9th, 2024
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
$15 USD. Online (Zoom)
Family Mondays are 1-hour learning and support sessions open to anyone who loves someone struggling with substance use. Led by Dr. Nicole Kosanke – one of the authors of Beyond Addiction – each session covers a new topic related to helping your loved one (and yourself) from a place of compassion. Dr. Kosanke’s approach is based in psychological research and a principle of kindness, in line with all of our work at CMC:Foundation for Change and the Invitation to Change Approach.
All are welcome to attend. Feel free to join us for just one meeting, or sign up for the whole series. Sessions happen on the first Monday of every month, as well as many second Mondays. For full listing of sessions, click on the button below.
Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
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