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:
May | June | Beyond | Open Call for Participants
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).
May
Understanding How Families Can Incorporate Harm Reduction - Family Mondays (Parent & Family)
CMC:FFC, Dr. Nicole Kosanke, PhD
Monday, May 4th, 2026
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
Online • $15, sliding scale available
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. While this session’s content is tailored to parents and families, anyone is welcome to attend.
CRAFT Online Support and Skills Group for Parents
Laurie Santiago-Hooper (Holistic Recovery Coaching) and Paula Browne-Stumpf (New Perspective Coaching)
Thursdays, May 14th, 2026 to July 9th, 2026
Register by May 11th, 2026
12:00 pm Eastern | 9:00 am Pacific • 90 minutes
Online • $120, sliding scale available
For parents with adult children struggling with substance use or alcohol use who are resistant to any type of treatment. If you are exhausted from trying to get your loved one to change and desperate for some hope, guidance and evidence-based skills to create positive change, this 9-week group is for you.
12-Week Online CRAFT Group for Families
We the Village: Angie Scott, MS-MHC
Every Monday, May 11th, 2026 to July 27th, 2026
Register by May 17th, 2026
Online • 60 minutes • $249/month for three months
This Family Group program teaches Community Reinforcement And Family Training (CRAFT) and is the only online CRAFT program with the following clinically proven outcomes: increased confidence and well-being for group participants themselves and for the loved one they are concerned about - reducing substance use, treatment entry, or recovery maintenance.
Participants in our program set their own goals and get weekly skills and support to achieve them.
Group sessions are facilitated by a Certified CRAFT Clinician, with deep personal and professional experience. Cost includes 7-day free trial to review the first lesson and a 20-minute intro call and access to clinically validated online CRAFT Course between live sessions.
Helping Without Enabling: 7 Steps to Transform Your Relationship with Your Addicted Adult Child
Michael Michnya, MEd, LPC
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
12:30 pm Eastern | 9:30 am Pacific • 75-90 minutes
Online • Free
Webinar to introduce participants to CRAFT with a seven step approach to helping addicted adult children solve their problems by balancing love with limits and logic, so that they avoid unintentionally supporting addictive behaviors, build credibility and trust, rebuild a stronger relationship and inspire their children to seek help.
12-Week Group: How to Survive Your Adult Child’s Addiction
Michael Michnya, MEd, LPC
Enrolling now, start date and meeting times to be determined by group members
Online • 60 minutes • $240.30-$672.30/month for three months
In How to Survive Your Adult Child's Addiction, you’ll BUILD on the foundation the 4-phase, 7-step roadmap introduced in the Helping Without Enabling webinar. You'll learn the rest of the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) approach PLUS get the live coaching, community, and implementation support so that you’re not trying to figure it out alone at 2am.
There are three levels of membership offered:
Mastery: All weekly group coaching sessions plus all handouts, videos, and course materials.
Premium: Everything included in Mastery plus an additional 90-minute group coaching session each week.
Platinum: Everything included in Premium plus 8 additional 45-minute individual coaching sessions over four months.
June
Helping My Loved One Create a Meaningful Life Without Substances - Family Mondays (Parent & Family)
CMC:FFC, Dr. Nicole Kosanke, PhD
Monday, June 1st, 2026
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
Online • $15, sliding scale available
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. While this session’s content is tailored to parents and families, anyone is welcome to attend.
Special Considerations for Partners: Helping my Loved One Create a Meaningful Life Without Substances - Family Mondays (Spouse & Partner)
CMC:FFC, Dr. Nicole Kosanke, PhD
Monday, June 8th, 2026
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
Online • $15, sliding scale available
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. While this session’s content is tailored to parents and families, anyone is welcome to attend.
Beyond
Am I Co-Dependent, or Just Trying to Help? - Family Mondays (Parent & Family)
CMC:FFC, Dr. Nicole Kosanke, PhD
Monday, July 6th, 2026
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
Online • $15, sliding scale available
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. While this session’s content is tailored to parents and families, anyone is welcome to attend.
Suggesting Treatment When My Loved One is Ambivalent - Family Mondays (Parent & Family)
CMC:FFC, Dr. Nicole Kosanke, PhD
Monday, August 3rd, 2026
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
Online • $15, sliding scale available
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. While this session’s content is tailored to parents and families, anyone is welcome to attend.
Supporting Other Members of the Family When A Child is Using Substances - Family Mondays (Parent & Family)
CMC:FFC, Dr. Nicole Kosanke, PhD
Monday, September 14th, 2026
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
Online • $15, sliding scale available
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. While this session’s content is tailored to parents and families, anyone is welcome to attend.
Understanding My Sibling's Substance Use Issues and How to Support Them- Family Mondays (Sibling)
CMC:FFC, Dr. Nicole Kosanke, PhD
Monday, September 21st, 2026
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
Online • $15, sliding scale available
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. While this session’s content is tailored to parents and families, anyone is welcome to attend.
Supporting a Parent Who Struggles - Guidance for Adult Children - Family Mondays (Adult Children)
CMC:FFC, Dr. Nicole Kosanke, PhD
Monday, October 5th, 2026
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
Online • $15, sliding scale available
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. While this session’s content is tailored to parents and families, anyone is welcome to attend.
Setting Boundaries While Remaining Supportive (Communication Skills) - Family Mondays (Parent & Family)
CMC:FFC, Dr. Nicole Kosanke, PhD
Monday, November 2nd, 2026
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
Online • $15, sliding scale available
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. While this session’s content is tailored to parents and families, anyone is welcome to attend.
Special Considerations for Partners: Setting Boundaries While Remaining Supportive (Communication Skills) - Family Mondays (Spouse & Partner)
CMC:FFC, Dr. Nicole Kosanke, PhD
Monday, November 9th, 2026
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
Online • $15, sliding scale available
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. While this session’s content is tailored to parents and families, anyone is welcome to attend.
More Self-Care and Coping Around Holidays/Anniversaries - Family Mondays (Parent & Family)
CMC:FFC, Dr. Nicole Kosanke, PhD
Monday, December 7th, 2026
6:00 pm Eastern | 3:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
Online • $15, sliding scale available
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. While this session’s content is tailored to parents and families, anyone is welcome to attend.
Open Call for Participants
Seeking Concerned Family Members to Receive CRAFT sessions from Professionals in a Training Study
Ongoing recruitment • Free CRAFT-based services • Online
HFHPN Active & First Year Introductory Providers: To list your CRAFT-based event for families on our calendar click here to submit your event information.