Family Therapy for Addiction in New Jersey

Family Therapy in Addiction Treatment

Healing Families, Strengthening Recovery

Addiction doesn’t just affect the individual—it deeply impacts the entire family. At Redemption Treatment Centers, we understand that recovery is more successful when families heal together. That’s why we offer comprehensive family therapy programs designed to rebuild trust, improve communication, and foster lasting support networks.

How Family Therapy Works

Family therapy is tailored to the unique needs of each family. Clients and their loved ones may participate in:

• Joint sessions with a licensed therapist

• One-on-one counseling for individual family members

• Group support meetings for shared insight and encouragement

Sessions typically last about an hour and may address concerns such as communication challenges, emotional strain, enabling behaviors, and co-occurring disorders.

Evidence-Based Family Therapy Models We Use

We integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet the diverse needs of our clients and their families:

• Behavioral Couples Therapy (BCT): Strengthens abstinence and relationship satisfaction through a Recovery Contract and improved communication.

• Family Behavioral Therapy (FBT): Involves the entire family to identify unhealthy patterns and improve coping and communication.

• Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT): Ideal for adolescents, focuses on resolving family conflict and improving engagement.

• Functional Family Therapy (FFT): Enhances problem-solving and reduces conflict among teens and their families.

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: Encourages families to build on strengths and create actionable recovery plans.

• Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT): Equips loved ones with strategies to motivate individuals toward treatment.

• Multisystemic Therapy (MST): Targets youth with behavioral problems, involving family, peers, school, and community.

• Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT): Addresses family, peer, and school dynamics that contribute to teen substance use.

• Family Recovery Support Groups: Peer-led spaces for shared support and insight.

• Family Peer Recovery Services: Education and encouragement from trained peers who’ve been through a similar journey.

Our Family Support Services Include:

• Recovery counseling and addiction education

• The Johnson Model of Intervention

• Weekly support calls and individual therapy sessions

• Relapse prevention training

• Improved family communication strategies

• Guidance on enabling and codependency

• Family participation in treatment planning

We also offer ongoing education and support groups to help families understand addiction and navigate recovery confidently.

Why Family Support Matters

Your support can be the difference between relapse and recovery.

Key Reminders for Loved Ones:

• Stay involved: Your participation matters.

• Be patient: Sobriety is a process that takes time.

• Celebrate milestones: Even small victories deserve recognition.

• Take care of yourself: Join support groups like Al-Anon or Nar-Anon to find strength and perspective.

Studies show that clients are more likely to succeed in recovery when they have consistent family support. Family involvement improves emotional outcomes, reduces relapse risk, and strengthens post-treatment reintegration.

Understanding Family Roles in Addiction

Addiction often causes loved ones to fall into unhealthy roles, including:

• The Enabler: Shields the addicted person from consequences.

• The Hero: Tries to compensate for the dysfunction.

• The Scapegoat: Distracts from the real issue by acting out.

• The Lost Child: Withdraws emotionally to cope.

• The Mascot: Uses humor to deflect tension.

Our therapists help families recognize and shift these patterns, fostering a more balanced and healthy home environment.

Are Addictions Genetic?

Addiction is influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. While some people may be more biologically predisposed, addiction is not inevitable, and treatment can help break the cycle.

Family Support for Veterans

Our specialized Family Programming for Veterans addresses the emotional and relational toll addiction can take on military families. Services include:

• Therapy sessions and group meetings

• Addiction education tailored for families of veterans

• Resources to support reintegration and relationship healing

Find Family Therapy Near You

Redemption Treatment Centers offers family therapy at all locations nationwide. Once a client is medically stable, we incorporate family services into their recovery plan to support deeper healing and long-term success.

📞 Call (855) 718-6286 to speak with our team and begin the journey toward healing—for you and your family.