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Family Therapy at Headwaters: A Path to Healing for Everyone

The Role of Family in Recovery

At Headwaters, we understand that a patient's long-term success in recovery is often enhanced by the support and active involvement of the family. Our program encourages family participation from the initial assessment through ongoing care, providing access to therapeutic programs designed for patients and their loved ones. Family therapy for substance use recovery enables all members to heal, learn, and grow together.

Dedicated Family Therapy in Florida

Family is the heart of the healing process, which is why family therapy is integral to our approach. Located in West Palm Beach, Headwaters provides a minimum of one family session per week, with flexible options for additional and on-site sessions based on the unique needs of each family.

Our Five-Day Family Program

For families seeking further support, our Five-Day Family Program offers immersive family therapy led by our expert team. In this private group setting, families engage in structured communication exercises, explore effective coping strategies, and share their experiences with other families who are also on the journey of recovery. This complimentary program provides a safe, confidential environment for families to bond and build a shared understanding of recovery.

Our experienced, master's and doctorate-level therapists partner with each patient’s family to reduce conflict and address stressors in the family system. Through collaborative sessions, family members learn practical tools and coping strategies, ultimately empowering the entire family to navigate recovery together.

Family Program for Children

Children are often the silent witnesses to addiction's effects, carrying unseen burdens that can shape their emotional and psychological well-being. At Headwaters, we partnered with the National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA) to offer a specialized family program tailored to support children aged 7-12, helping them understand addiction in a safe, age-appropriate way.

Through therapeutic activities, open communication, and emotional guidance, we provide children with the tools to process their experiences, express their feelings, and rebuild trust within the family unit. Our program also focuses on empowering parents with strategies to support their children's healing and growth, ensuring a healthier, more resilient future for the entire family.

Engaging the Extended Family and Spheres of Influence

Engaging the Extended Family and Spheres of Influence

Many of our patients are supported by an extensive network beyond immediate family, including close friends, advisors, and business associates. At Headwaters, we recognize the need to protect the privacy and dignity of our patients while providing family members—and those in their broader support network—with essential updates throughout treatment, with the patient's consent. By fostering healthy communication and understanding within this extended support system, we help reinforce a recovery-oriented environment.

Healing the Family System as a Whole
Family Therapy for Sustainable Change
Spiritual Healing as Part of the Journey
Family Involvement in the Treatment Process