Finding your voice and acknowledging your experience

Week 1: Getting To Know You - An introductory week where we establish what safety looks like to us in this group, creating a foundation of trust for our shared journey.

Week 2: Tell Your Story - Through reflective prompts, you'll have the opportunity to share the impact that loving someone with addiction has had on you, breaking the silence that often surrounds this experience.

Week 3: Hear Your Story - Validating your feelings around your situation and identifying the 'shoulds' that get in the way of your healing, allowing you to honor your truth without judgment.

"I was so scared to share at the beginning and now I really look forward to it. I look forward to listening and also being heard."

❋ Former Participant ❋

Developing awareness of patterns and boundaries

Week 4: Codependency or Relational Trauma? - Explore the impact of addiction trauma on your own beliefs and behaviors, gaining clarity on patterns that may be holding you back.

Week 5: Boundaries - Discover what healthy boundaries are and how to set them effectively, reclaiming your personal space and energy in relationships.

Week 6: The 'Drama Triangle' - Understand how your current relationship dynamics might be perpetuating drama in your life, and learn how to step out of unhealthy cycles.

"I am trying to be more mindful in moments of disagreement or frustration with my family. It has helped to challenge me to be more present and also to also stop and try see what is happening and try to adjust my part in the conversation."

 ❋ Former Participant ❋

Processing grief and improving communication

Week 7: Dealing With Grief - Acknowledge how addiction has changed your life landscape through loss, and begin the healing process through acceptance.

Week 8: Healthy Communication - Develop strategies to handle high-intensity situations and frustrations, especially during challenging times like holidays.

Week 9: The Anatomy Of Trust - Learn the essential elements that contribute to trustworthiness and discover who you really need to trust—starting with yourself.

" I like just being able to browse the platforms and finding bits that I feel I need at that time (like when I looked at the ones on betrayal and addiction) and the emotion wheel I found really helpful, especially to try to put in to words or express how I’m feeling."

❋ Former Participant ❋ 

Building support and moving forward

Week 10: Your Support Network - Create your own meaningful support network and identify who belongs in your inner circle for continued healing.

Week 11: Integration & Practice - Bring together the tools you've learned to create a personalised approach to managing your relationship with your loved one while prioritising your wellbeing.

Week 12: Your Path Forward - Develop a sustainable plan for continued growth, celebrating your progress and setting intentions for your ongoing journey toward feeling freedom.

 "It’s been very positive as it has stopped us being on the trauma cycle and helped us move forward together." 

❋ Former Participant ❋