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).
January
After the Festivities, How To Return to Self-Compassion - Family Mondays (Parent & Family)
CMC:FFC, Dr. Nicole Kosanke, PhD
Monday, January 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.
Eight-Week ITC Group for Parents
Cathy Taughinbaugh and Paula Browne
Wednesdays, January 7, 2026 to February 25, 2026
8:00 pm Eastern | 5:00 pm Pacific • 75 minutes
Online • Free
This group is for parents who are concerned about their adult or teen son or daughter struggling with substance use. Whether you are new at this or have been watching your child struggle for years, this group can help. The group offers a safe, supportive environment for growth and learning, whether you're new or have been watching your child struggle for years. This free eight-week program has a proven track record of helping many parents, fostering hope and confidence in your efforts to support your child. If you have attended before and would like a refresher, feel free to sign up. Your active participation is essential and will help create a meaningful space for support for everyone involved.
-Postponed-
Support Group for Families Touched by Addiction
Carol Rose
Postponed - Previously listed as: Thursdays, January 8th, 2026 to February 12th, 2026
5:30 pm Eastern | 2:30 pm Pacific • 90 minutes
$540 for up to 2 family members • Online (Zoom)
Postponed. Please contact Carol through her website with any inquires.
Helping without Enabling: 7 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Your Addicted Adult Child
Michael A. Michnya
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Register by January 19th, 2026
12:00 pm Eastern | 9:00 am Pacific • 90 minutes
Free • Online (Zoom)
Beta offering 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.
FREE CRAFT Program for Parents
Laura Bressler, Mila Long
Tuesdays, January 20th, 2026 to April 7th, 2026
Register by January 27th, 2026
8:00 pm Eastern | 5:00 pm Pacific • 90 minutes
Free • Online (Zoom)
FREE 12 week CRAFT Program for parents concerned about their child's (of any age) substance misuse and often co-occurring mental health issues. Learn skills to reduce substance use, improve communication and relationships, intervene non-confrontationally, and improve your own coping. Gain peer and professional facilitator support.
FREE CRAFT Program for Parents
Laura Bressler, Mila Long
Wednesdays, January 21st, 2026 to April 8th, 2026
Register by January 28th, 2026
2:00 pm Eastern | 11:00 am Pacific • 90 minutes
Free • Online (Zoom)
FREE 12 week CRAFT Program for parents concerned about their child's (of any age) substance misuse and often co-occurring mental health issues. Learn skills to reduce substance use, improve communication and relationships, intervene non-confrontationally, and improve your own coping. Gain peer and professional facilitator support.
FREE CRAFT Program for Parents
Laura Bressler, Mila Long
Wednesdays, January 21st, 2026 to April 8th, 2026
Register by January 28th, 2026
8:00 pm Eastern | 5:00 pm Pacific • 90 minutes
Free • Online (Zoom)
FREE 12 week CRAFT Program for parents concerned about their child's (of any age) substance misuse and often co-occurring mental health issues. Learn skills to reduce substance use, improve communication and relationships, intervene non-confrontationally, and improve your own coping. Gain peer and professional facilitator support.
February
Substance Use and Emotional Abuse (Setting Boundaries - Parent & Family)
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
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.
Special Considerations for Partners: Substance Use and Emotional Abuse (Setting Boundaries - Spouse & Partner)
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, February 9th, 2026
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.
April
Trailhead Parent Support Retreat
Carey Pickus, Bryan Lepinske, Jared Alston, Josh Pickus
Thursday, April 30th, 2026 to Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
$5,000 per couple or $3,000 per single parent • Scholarships available
Park City, Utah
This retreat is for parents of struggling teens. The program includes intensive learning opportunities on topics including communication, boundaries and consequences, self care and compassion, working as a parenting team, and emotional regulation, and takes place in a beautiful mountain setting. The program is facilitated by experienced CRAFT-trained parent coaches and therapists. Room and board are included.
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.