The Matrix Model Family Program

The Matrix Model Family Program Synopsis

Research proves that family involvement significantly improves treatment outcomes. That's why the Family Program is tailored to the specific needs and issues facing adults in treatment, as well as their family members and loved ones. Created by internationally known experts in the addiction-treatment field, this twelve-session program is easy to implement as a stand-alone program or as an enhancement to an existing program. The sessions are interactive, allowing therapists to address the most pressing issues for patients and family. This program includes presentations and handouts for therapists. Present accurate information about addiction, recovery, treatment, and the resulting interpersonal family dynamics. 1. Teach, promote, and encourage healthy and appropriate individuating of patients and family members in addictive relationships. 2. Provide an atmosphere that conveys the highest level of professionalism, treating patients and their families with dignity and respect. 3. Allow patients and their families an opportunity to become comfortable with the treatment process. 4. Give patients and their family members a nonthreatening group experience with other recovering people and their families. 5. Provide a program component for patients and their families to participate in together. 6. Help patients understand how the recovery process may affect their relationships now and in the future.

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