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
Prevention and Early Substance Use - Family Mondays (Parent & Family)
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, January 27th, 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: Community Reinforcement And Family Training 12 Week Workshop
The Happier Life Project: Anna Roccaforte
Mondays, January 27th, for 12 weeks (Registration closes after Feb 10th)
9:00 pm Eastern | 6:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
Online • FREE
Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) is a highly effective approach, offered in a 12-week workshop for family members or friends who have a loved one in addiction. CRAFT takes a compassionate approach to communication strategies and empowers you both to take care of your own well-being and to help your loved one in their journey to recovery. Supported by 20 years of peer-reviewed research, Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) is a comprehensive behavioral program that teaches families to optimize their impact while avoiding confrontation or detachment. CRAFT methods provide families with a hopeful, positive, and more effective alternative to addressing substance problems than other intervention programs.
Registration will close after the third week (Monday, February 10th.)
CRAFT: Community Reinforcement And Family Training 12 Week Workshop
The Happier Life Project: Anna Roccaforte
Fridays, January 31st, for 12 weeks (Registration closes after Feb 14th)
1:00 pm Eastern | 10:00 am Pacific • 60 minutes
Online • FREE
Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) is a highly effective approach, offered in a 12-week workshop for family members or friends who have a loved one in addiction. CRAFT takes a compassionate approach to communication strategies and empowers you both to take care of your own well-being and to help your loved one in their journey to recovery. Supported by 20 years of peer-reviewed research, Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) is a comprehensive behavioral program that teaches families to optimize their impact while avoiding confrontation or detachment. CRAFT methods provide families with a hopeful, positive, and more effective alternative to addressing substance problems than other intervention programs.
Registration will close after the third week (After Monday, February 14th.)
February
Next steps after Rehab/Treatment - Family Mondays (Parent & Family)
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, February 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.
Next steps after Rehab/Treatment - Family Mondays (Spouse & Partner)
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, February 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.
March
Finding Community - Family Mondays (Parent & Family)
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, March 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.
Invitation To Change Family Support Group
Laurie Santiago-Hooper & Joanne Richards
Thursdays, March 6th through June 12th, 2025
Registration closes March 6th
7:30 pm Eastern | 4:30 pm Pacific • 75 minutes
FREE • Online (Zoom)
This group is for Parents who are concerned about a child (or children) who is struggling with substance use. Whether you are new at this or have been watching your child struggle for years, this group is for you. Find, hope and support in a non-judgmental safe environment and learn a new perspective, tools and skills to create positive behavior change.
April
Providing Love from Afar - Family Mondays (Parent & Family)
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
Monday, April 7th, 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
Open Call for Participants
Seeking Concerned Parents, Family, & Friends of Young Adults using Opiates -Maryland Residents Only
Ongoing recruitment • Free CRAFT-based services • Online & In Person
HFHPN Active & First Year Introductory Providers: To list your CRAFT-based event for families on our calendar click here to submit your event information.