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:
November | December | January | 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).
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 for just one meeting, or sign up for the whole series. Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
Beyond Addiction Study Group, Fall 2025
Hopestream Community - Dina Cannizzaro
Wednesdays, November 5rd, 2025 to December 17th, 2025.
Register by Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
7:30 pm Eastern | 4:30 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
$149 USD with sliding scale scholarships available • Online (Zoom)
If you’re curious to know more about substance use and want to understand how motivation, science, and compassion can help your family – but don’t know where to start – join us for this one-of-a-kind study group.
You’ll be expertly guided through the phenomenal book, Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change. This book is relied upon by thousands of families who are desperate to help someone they love make positive changes in their unhealthy use of drugs or alcohol.
It can feel overwhelming to try and learn new concepts and approaches while you’re in crisis or while life is highly unpredictable. It’s easier to do with an expert guide, which is what you get with this group.
Completing this course will help you:
Use positive reinforcement and kindness rather than 'tough love' to encourage change
Learn how to use the transformative power of relationships for positive change
Learn how to make change seem appealing and possible for your child or loved one
Understand the reasons your child might be misusing drugs or alcohol to provide compassion and empathy
Learn when to engage with your child and when it's not effective
Find ways to take better care of yourself and why it matters
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 for just one meeting, or sign up for the whole series. Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
Deck the Halls with Hope: Navigating the Holidays amid Family A ddiction
Laurie Healy
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
7:30 pm Eastern | 4:30 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
$15 USD. Online (Zoom)
During this one-hour virtual webinar, attendees will learn how to navigate the holiday season with grace and understanding, even when faced with the challenges of addiction in the family. This webinar will provide practical tips and insights to help attendees:
- Foster positive connections with loved ones
- Create healthy holiday traditions
- Practice self-care and stress management
- Find strength and resilience in the face of adversity
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 for just one meeting, or sign up for the whole series. Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
January
Support Group for Families Touched by Addiction
Carol Rose
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)
Supporting a loved one with addiction and mental health struggles can feel overwhelming and isolating for family members. If you've tried everything-pleading, arguing, or walking on eggshells- and still feel stuck, you're not alone. Join this 6 week Family Support Group and find understanding, tools and hope.
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.