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:
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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).
September
CRAFT 12-Week Workshop for Parents, Partners, and Family Members
The Happier Life Project - Deanna French and Douglas Surface
Friday, September 5, 12, 19 to Friday, November 14th, 2025
Registration closes Friday September 19th
9:00 pm Eastern | 6:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
Free • Online
This is a progressive 12-week, psychoeducational support group for family members of individuals struggling with substance or behavioral addictions.
The goals of this workshop are to…
Empower the concerned person to influence change,
Train the concerned person in behavior change skills,
Improve the concerned person's quality of life, and
Prepare the concerned person for their loved one’s treatment engagement.
Registration is open until the third session on September 19.
4 Week Invitation to Change Group for Parents
Heather Ross Coaching - Heather Ross
Tuesdays, September 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th, 2025
7:00 pm Eastern | 4:00 pm Pacific • 90 minutes
Free • Online (Zoom)
Finally, real help that works. A FREE 4-week Invitation to Change group with tools for every situation. Whether your child is still using substances, in recovery, or not ready for change, the Invitation to Change (ITC) approach meets you where you are.
You’ll learn what to do — and how to do it — in ways that strengthen your relationship with your child and open the door to change. Each week you’ll leave the call with tools you can begin to practice that day.
Participants can join for any session.
CRAFT Family Group
We the Village
Thursdays, September 25th through December 11th
7:15 pm Eastern | 4:15 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
$249.99/month for 3 months • Online
Our Family Group program teaches Community Reinforcement And Family Training (CRAFT). We empower family members to help their loved one reduce substance use, improve treatment engagement or recovery maintenance, while increasing their own confidence and wellbeing. Participants in our program set their own goals and get weekly support and real skills to achieve them. The cost of the program includes a 7-day free trial to review the first lesson, a free 20 minute introductory call, and access to online lessons between live sessions.
October
Grupo de Apoyo ITC en Español
CMC:Foundation for Change
Cada Miercoles, 1 de Octubre, 2025 hasta 7 de Enero, 2026
8:00 pm Este | 5:00 pm Pacífico • 75 minutos
En línea • Gratis
En este grupo, los participantes aprenderán a apoyar a sus seres queridos que enfrentan problemas de consumo de sustancias utilizando el Enfoque de Invitación al Cambio (ITC), que se basa en la ciencia y la amabilidad. Este enfoque permite mantener la conexión con el ser querido mientras se crea un entorno que favorezca el cambio.
Self-Compassion: An Important Tool for being an Effective Helper - Family Mondays (Parent & Family)
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, October 6th, 2025
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. Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
CRAFT Program for Parents
Laura Bressler, Mila Long, Heidi Lawrence
Tuesdays, October 14th, 2025 to January 13th, 2026
Register by October 21st
8:00 pm Eastern | 5:00 pm Pacific • 90 minutes
Free • Online (Zoom)
This is a free CRAFT group tailored to parents who are concerned about their child’s (of any age) substance use. Registration is required by October 21st.
CRAFT Program for Parents
Laura Bressler, Mila Long, Heidi Lawrence
Wednesdays, October 15th, 2025 to January 14th, 2026
Register by October 22nd
2:00 pm Eastern | 11:00 am Pacific • 90 minutes
Free • Online (Zoom)
This is a free CRAFT group tailored to parents who are concerned about their child’s (of any age) substance use. Registration is required by October 22nd.
November
Preparing for the Holidays - Family Mondays (Parent & Family)
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, November 3rd, 2025
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. Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
Preparing for the Holidays as a Partner - Family Mondays (Spouse & Partner)
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, November 10th, 2025
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. Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
December
More Self-Care and Coping Around Holidays/Anniversaries - Family Mondays (Parent & Family)
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, December 1st, 2025
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. Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
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.