Comprehensive Family Program at The Walker Center, Idaho

The Walker Center's unique approach to family therapy incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Multidimensional Family Therapy.

It has helped countless families to rebuild their relationships and heal together.

The program focuses on stabilizing the family by identifying where they aren’t communicating as well as they’d like and teaching skills such as conflict resolution, boundary setting, and relapse prevention. Our counselors provide the teaching, models, and practice to help families improve their communication and address unresolved issues. We also teach families more about the nature of addiction and the support they can provide to help overcome it.

Our family program can help you to introduce positive changes, work as a team and reduce the negativity and hopelessness that addiction can cause so you can focus on healing together.

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Holding a Grudge Against an Addict? 
Holding a Grudge Against an Addict? 

So your loved one has gotten treatment and they are in recovery, and you can’t help but hold a grudge for all the difficult, hard, and painful times they put you through. 

You’re dealing with the guilt of bearing a grudge; you know you should be happy for them, be supportive… However, you find it hard to move on after all you have been through. Just because they said sorry and are doing better doesn’t erase the past. How can you deal?

How to Reconnect with Family and Friends After Addiction Treatment
How to Reconnect with Family and Friends After Addiction Treatment

Emerging from the shadows of addiction into the light of recovery is a monumental achievement. However, the next challenge lies in reintegrating into social and family life. The journey of recovery doesn't end when treatment concludes; it continues as you rebuild relationships that may have been strained or altered by past addictive behaviors. At The Walker Center, we understand the complexities of this transition and are here to support you as you navigate these new dynamics.

How to Talk to A Child About a Parent Going into Addiction Treatment
How to Talk to A Child About a Parent Going into Addiction Treatment

Learn 7 tips for talking to children about a family member's addiction and entering treatment. It emphasizes the importance of preparation, creating a positive and supportive environment, explaining addiction in age-appropriate terms, discussing treatment, validating children's feelings, seeking additional support, and highlights the services offered by The Walker Center for mental health treatment and family therapy.

How To Help: What To Do When Your Loved One Won’t Seek Treatment
How To Help: What To Do When Your Loved One Won’t Seek Treatment

If your loved one is not ready to get treatment for their substance abuse or mental health disorder, don’t get discouraged. Here are 4 ways you can still provide support.

How To Talk To Someone About Their Drug or Alcohol Use
How To Talk To Someone About Their Drug or Alcohol Use

Facing the realization that your friend or loved one has been abusing drugs or alcohol is a tough reality to face. You may have noticed signs that your friend or family member has been struggling with a private battle or recently discovered their problem. Opening a dialogue about their substance abuse is a process often plagued by feelings of guilt, self-blame, worry, and frustration, but providing your loved one with a safe and supportive foundation can help them recognize they need help and keep them committed to recovery. 

How to Find Friends As A Sober Adult
How to Find Friends As A Sober Adult

There is a lot of pain in realizing some relationships only value you as a drinking buddy and party friend, or that addiction may have harmed your most cherished connections. However, this realization can also guide you to friendships that value and accept you as you are on your current path. 

Making new friends as an adult may seem intimidating, but committing to this process can help you establish truly meaningful relationships and help you sustain a sober lifestyle. With this in mind, here are 4 ways to get started finding friends as a sober adult.

Rebuild Relationships and Heal Together with The Walker Center's Family Program

The Walker Center's has a unique approach to family therapy, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy and Multidimensional Family Therapy.

Our program has helped countless families to heal and recover from the trauma of addiction.

With our guidance you can overcome communication issues and learn to resolve conflicts peacefully so that you can address problems and move on in a healthy way.

Heal together through the family program at the walker center in Idaho

Our comprehensive family program is one of the key reasons our clients choose us.

The approach we use is evidence-based – It has been experienced and accomplished by hundreds of families. If you want to work through your addiction-related issues within your family, we’re here to help.

Our experienced counselors will teach you and your family members to cope with addiction in a safe and constructive environment, giving you the tools you need so that you can heal and support one another on the journey to recovery. Contact us today to learn more.