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:
Open Call for Participants | December | January | Beyond
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).
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
Families with Substance Use and Psychosis: Pilot Study Recruitment
Recruitment ends December 28, 2024 • Payment offered for participation • Online
December
12-week CRAFT Group Program
We The Village: Angie Scott, Certified CRAFT Coach
starts Early December (day of week determined by group preference)
6:30 pm EST | 3:30 pm PST • 1 hour groups
Zoom • $129.99 USD/month for 3 months
Our evidence-based online program is the proven method for you, the concerned friend or family member, to finally get your loved one through addiction recovery. We the Village's Family Group program teaches Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) and has been clinically proven to acheive outcomes such as: reducing harmful substance use, treatment entry or recovery maintenance for your loved one, and increased confidence and wellbeing for the concerned family member. Participants in our program set their own goals and get weekly support to achieve them.
Here are the details:
The Group will run for 12 weeks, meeting on Zoom (Monday or Wednesdays at 6:30pm ET, determined by group preference)
Group sessions are facilitated by a fantastic CRAFT Certified Clinician, with deep personal and professional experience
7-day free trial to review your first CRAFT lesson and 20min intro call
12 live one-hour group meetings to facilitate skill training
Online CRAFT Course to access lessons between live sessions
To register for the group, click the button below and choose the red, “Group Program” option in the middle!
Family Mondays: (Spouses/Partners) Special Considerations for Partners in Making the Most of Communication Opportunities
CMC:Foundation for Change - Dr. Nicole Kosanke
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Monday, December 9th, 2024
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. Sessions happen on the first Monday of every month, as well as many second Mondays. For full listing of sessions, click on the button below.
Registration closes 3 hours before each session.
Navigating Holiday Challenges: Overcoming the impact of a child's substance use
Parent Inner Circle: Gail Embt, Certified CRAFT Clinician
Thursday December 12th, 2024
7:00 pm Eastern | 4:00 pm Pacific • 60 minutes
Free • Online (Zoom)
The holiday season can be a challenging time for families dealing with a child's addiction. Too often we become anxious, fearful, and disappointed with how the holiday season unfolds. Take action to create a happier holiday season this time around. Join us for an insightful session to equip you with practical strategies and renewed hope for joyful celebrations.
Key Takeaways:
Effective Communication with Extended Family: Learn to share your child's situation with relatives, fostering understanding and support.
Managing Personal Anxiety: Discover techniques to handle stress and emotions during holiday gatherings.
Setting Clear Expectations and Boundaries: Understand how to establish and maintain healthy boundaries regarding your child's behavior during festivities.
Boundaries That Create Connection Masterclass
Heather Ross Family Recovery Coach
Tuesday, December 20, 2024
7:00 pm EST | 4:00 pm PST • 90 minutes
Online • FREE
Do you feel like your boundaries aren’t working?
Take the guesswork out of boundaries and step into a more peaceful, empowered way of parenting with the Boundaries That Create Connection Masterclass.
This masterclass will help you understand why your boundaries aren’t working and equip you with the tools to set boundaries that truly work. You’ll learn how to create boundaries that reflect your values, protect your peace, and foster trust and connection in your relationship with your child.
Topics covered include:
• The essential pre-boundary preparation phase to ensure successful follow-through.
• How to set boundaries that foster deeper connection in all your relationships.
• The crucial two-part structure of effective boundaries.
• Why your boundaries might not be working—and how to fix them.
Whether you’re unsure about what boundaries to set, frustrated when they aren’t followed, or simply want to feel more confident, this class will provide clear, actionable strategies to create lasting change.
January
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.)
Beyond
HFHPN Active & First Year Introductory Providers: To list your CRAFT-based event for families on our calendar click here to submit your event information.