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:
October | November | December | 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).
October
Regain Your Hope Online Course Sale - 50% off!
Cathy Taughinbaugh, Certified Family Coach
50% off from October 5th 2025 to October 11th 2025
$64.50 USD using HOPE50 code (Full price is $129 USD) • Online
Regain Your Hope is an online course that gives concerned parents an action plan to help with substance use.
This online course uses a proven, research-based approach to help your child heal. The course teaches you to talk to your child so that you both are able to hear each other, set boundaries you can keep, and take care of yourself along the way.
The course includes:
Eight modules that are designed to help you move the needle.
Forty-six short videos
Fifteen interviews,
PLUS a downloadable workbook
Plus, an online support group and monthly meetings
Use the coupon code HOPE50 on checkout to get the 50% off discount. Take advantage of this sale while it lasts, Oct 5 - 11)!
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.
Invitation to Change Family Skills and Support Group
Lucinda Rowley, LMFT, SUDP and E.V. Velez, LSWAIC, SUDP
Thursdays, October 9th, 2025 to April 30th, 2026
Register by October 9th
6:00 pm Pacific • 90 minutes
Free • In-person • Mountlake Terrace, WA
This in-person group is for family members and friends who have a loved one who is struggling with substance use. Using the Invitation to Change approach, you'll learn practical skills and gain support from others affected by a family member's substance use. The group is facilitated by licensed clinicians and substance use disorder counselors.
This is a year-long pilot program with two cohorts, one starting on October 9th, 2025, and another starting in Spring 2026. Priority for registration will be given to residents of Snohomish County.
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.
Grupo de Apoyo ITC en Español
CMC:Foundation for Change
Cada Miercoles, ahora a partir del 15 de Octubre, 2025 hasta 21 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.
15-Week Invitation To Change Group for Family & Friends
Paula Browne and Joanne Richards
Mondays, October 20th, 2025 through January 26th, 2026
Register by October 19th
7:30 pm Eastern | 4:30 pm Pacific
Online • Free
This group is for family and friends who are concerned about a loved one who is struggling with substance use. Whether you are new at this or have been watching your loved one struggle for years, this group can help.
If you've been told to detach or let your loved one hit rock bottom, and that doesn't feel right, this group is for you. Practicing compassion, kindness, and staying close will benefit you and your loved one.
The Invitation to Change Approach (ITC) will be the basis for our discussions. This approach is based on compassion, connection, and the belief that you are not powerless – you can do something to help your loved one.
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.
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 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.