An Invitation To Change Group
for family members who love someone with substance use issues
Wednesdays July 6- September 28, 2022
11 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern/8-9:30 AM Pacific
Online through Zoom
Co-facilitated by Barb Klein, Joanne Richards, and Paula Brown
Are you tired of trying things that just aren't working for you or your loved one?
Ready to be part of a positive change?
This group is for you!
The Invitation to Change approach is built upon evidence-based practices that work. It is rooted in love and compassion, which you already have in abundance. It empowers you to be part of the change you'd like to see!
for family members who love someone with substance use issues
Wednesdays July 6- September 28, 2022
11 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern/8-9:30 AM Pacific
Online through Zoom
Co-facilitated by Barb Klein, Joanne Richards, and Paula Brown
Are you tired of trying things that just aren't working for you or your loved one?
Ready to be part of a positive change?
This group is for you!
The Invitation to Change approach is built upon evidence-based practices that work. It is rooted in love and compassion, which you already have in abundance. It empowers you to be part of the change you'd like to see!
Join us to learn practices and tools that empower you to be part of creating conditions for change.
"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." ~ Wayne Dyer
"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." ~ Wayne Dyer
This is a Learning and Practice Group, as opposed to a support group – we will be sharing tools, concepts, and practices from the ITC model each week and asking you to practice with them between calls.
We welcome family members of those struggling with substance use issues.
Learn how to encourage change for you and your loved one, in a place of openness and support.
This group uses the Invitation to Change Approach (ITC) as the basis for our discussions. This approach is grounded in compassion, connection, and the belief that you are not powerless – you can do something to help your loved one. ITC is based on the evidence-based practices of CRAFT (Community Reinforcement & Family Therapy), Motivational Interviewing, and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
In this Learning Group, connect with a supportive community and engage with tools and techniques to use in your daily life.
We welcome family members of those struggling with substance use issues.
Learn how to encourage change for you and your loved one, in a place of openness and support.
This group uses the Invitation to Change Approach (ITC) as the basis for our discussions. This approach is grounded in compassion, connection, and the belief that you are not powerless – you can do something to help your loved one. ITC is based on the evidence-based practices of CRAFT (Community Reinforcement & Family Therapy), Motivational Interviewing, and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
In this Learning Group, connect with a supportive community and engage with tools and techniques to use in your daily life.
Topics from the ITC Approach include:
● How to understand your loved one’s behavior
● What makes someone decide to change?
● What if they don’t want to change?
● Figuring out what will work for your loved one and for you
● Talking about substance use
● Practical tools for encouraging change
● Taking care of yourself on this journey
● How to stay connected when things are hard
Learn more about ITC here
● How to understand your loved one’s behavior
● What makes someone decide to change?
● What if they don’t want to change?
● Figuring out what will work for your loved one and for you
● Talking about substance use
● Practical tools for encouraging change
● Taking care of yourself on this journey
● How to stay connected when things are hard
Learn more about ITC here
This group is for you if:
It’s important to know that this group is NOT:
Investment:
Potential Payoff:
Registration required! If this group sounds like it’s for you, please e-mail me with:
We will confirm your registration and send you additional information about next steps to begin getting ready for this group.
Joanne, Paula, and I are all family members who understand this journey well and we are all trained as certified facilitators in the Invitation to Change approach. Joanne and I are also professional coaches who work with families in recovery. The ITC is changing old stories about recovery, empowering families, and expanding what's possible in this journey. We are thrilled to be able to share this powerful work with other family members!
Have questions? Let me know and I’ll do my best to answer them! Send me an email here.
- What you’ve been doing isn’t working and you’re tired of being angry and exhausted
- You are highly motivated and interested in change
- You are willing to focus on yourself and your role in creating change
- You are open and curious about learning new ways to be with your loved one
- You have the time, availability, capacity and desire to be a contributing group member for all 13 weeks (your presence really matters!)
- You are able to practice the tools, skills, and practices
It’s important to know that this group is NOT:
- A support group – while we are supportive, our focus is on learning and practicing the ITC skills
- A place where we will dive deep into your personal story
- Therapy
- Grounded in 12-step principles
Investment:
- Your time, presence, and practice
- Purchase a copy of The Invitation to Change: A Short Guide here or download weekly materials (link will be provided upon registration)
Potential Payoff:
- Create conditions that are conducive to change
- Feel confident and empowered to practice new skills, tools, and practices in your relationships
- Improve communication and relationships
- Help your loved one in their recovery
- Decrease stress, increase wellbeing
Registration required! If this group sounds like it’s for you, please e-mail me with:
- Your full name (if registering with a partner, please include both names)
- Email address for group communication
- Phone number
- Your relationship to the person you’re concerned about
We will confirm your registration and send you additional information about next steps to begin getting ready for this group.
Joanne, Paula, and I are all family members who understand this journey well and we are all trained as certified facilitators in the Invitation to Change approach. Joanne and I are also professional coaches who work with families in recovery. The ITC is changing old stories about recovery, empowering families, and expanding what's possible in this journey. We are thrilled to be able to share this powerful work with other family members!
Have questions? Let me know and I’ll do my best to answer them! Send me an email here.