Loved Ones Education Group

A group for loved ones of young adults with substance use

The YA-SUP Loved Ones Education Group is a group for the parents and other supporters of adolescents and young adults with substance use problems. This may include immediate, extended, or chosen parents and family members or close friends and partners.

This group is based on Community Reinforcement Approach to Family Training (CRAFT). CRAFT is an evidence-based approach to change the way you interact with your child or loved one to promote positive relationships and recovery. Substance use can be difficult to understand and challenging to cope with. CRAFT talks about how behaviour makes sense and how the environment, community, and social support can play a powerful role in recovery.

The Loved Ones Stream is distinct and operates separately from the Young Adult Stream. You do not have to have a child in the young adult program to participate in the Loved Ones Education Group.

This group includes 8 sessions:

Group Overview, Safety, and Self Care
Understanding Substance Use
Understanding Co-Occurring Mental Health Concerns
Positive Communication
Past Patterns & New Strategies
Rewards & Coping with Intoxication
Allowing Negative Consequences
Special cases, Review, & Next Steps

Youth Services in Hamilton

YA-SUP Loved Ones Flyer

Detailed Program Overview

YA-SUP Pamphlets