Family Programs
INSITE
Are you the scapegoat in your family, or the clown? Do you isolate, or remain quiet?
Families generally reorganize themselves around the addicted member, learning to conceal their feelings by assuming various 'roles' and behaviors within the family.
This 6-day therapeutic program will help you define a true sense of yourself as we explore feelings of self-worth, personal values and what you want out of life and where you "draw the line". INSITE will helps you to understand and identify family of origin issues and explore the various coping behaviors you have adopted that interfere with your relationships, keeping you stuck in a cycle of behavior that no longer serves you, or your family.
Through INSITE you will learn that by changing your own patterns of behavior you can bring about the changes you want to see in your life.
Family Education
If you have a family member who is struggling, or if you are interested in the nature of addiction, we offer Family Education seminars every third Sunday. (Please check our events calendar for upcoming dates)
This program is open to anyone interested in learning more about the disease of addiction. Topics include: the neurobiology of the disease, the stages of the disease, its symptoms and how the family is involved.
"I was impressed by this comprehensive overview about addiction. The neurobiology was up-to-date and easily accessible for the whole audience. I was able to get a good sense of what EDGEWOOD is about from the basic philosophy and educational component to the breadth of experience of the staff."
- Dr. Lyn MacBeath Vancouver Psychiatrist
Bounce Back - Children's Program
As the most vulnerable among us, children of substance abusing parents need to know there is help for them. EDGEWOOD's Bounce Back program provides a fun environment where children who are living with addiction in the family can explore and express their feelings freely.
Through games, role-play, videos, art projects, songs and group discussions, children develop a sense of belonging, feel less isolated and lean to understand their experience and where to turn for help.
Bounce Back is designed for children ages 7 - 12. For mor information please contact our Family Programs Supervisor, Dale MacIntyre at dale.macintyre@edgewood.ca or call our admissions department at 1-800-683-0111.
If you have a family member who is struggling, or if you are interested in the nature of addiction, we offer Family Education seminars every third Sunday. (Please check our events calendar for upcoming dates)
This program is open to anyone interested in learning more about the disease of addiction. Topics include: the neurobiology of the disease, the stages of the disease, its symptoms and how the family is involved.
"I was impressed by this comprehensive overview about addiction. The neurobiology was up-to-date and easily accessible for the whole audience. I was able to get a good sense of what EDGEWOOD is about from the basic philosophy and educational component to the breadth of experience of the staff."
- Dr. Lyn MacBeath Vancouver Psychiatrist
Bounce Back - Children's Program
As the most vulnerable among us, children of substance abusing parents need to know there is help for them. EDGEWOOD's Bounce Back program provides a fun environment where children who are living with addiction in the family can explore and express their feelings freely.
Through games, role-play, videos, art projects, songs and group discussions, children develop a sense of belonging, feel less isolated and lean to understand their experience and where to turn for help.
Bounce Back is designed for children ages 7 - 12. For mor information please contact our Family Programs Supervisor, Dale MacIntyre at dale.macintyre@edgewood.ca or call our admissions department at 1-800-683-0111.
INSITE
Are you the scapegoat in your family, or the clown? Do you isolate, or remain quiet?
Families generally reorganize themselves around the addicted member, learning to conceal their feelings by assuming various 'roles' and behaviors within the family.
- What are the hidden rules in your family?
- What role have you adopted? Scapegoat? Clown? Hero?
- How enabling supports the addiction
- How your health is being compromised
- How to start the healing
This 6-day therapeutic program will help you define a true sense of yourself as we explore feelings of self-worth, personal values and what you want out of life and where you "draw the line". INSITE will helps you to understand and identify family of origin issues and explore the various coping behaviors you have adopted that interfere with your relationships, keeping you stuck in a cycle of behavior that no longer serves you, or your family.
Through INSITE you will learn that by changing your own patterns of behavior you can bring about the changes you want to see in your life.
