CRAFT Group – Family Therapy for Addiction

Is your loved one struggling with addiction?

If you're reading this, you're likely carrying a lot—worry, frustration, maybe even guilt. Loving someone with substance use issues can feel like walking a maze without a map. You want to help. You also need to support yourself.

You're not alone here.

A different kind of support: CRAFT

Our CRAFT Support Group (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) is an evidence-based approach for partners, parents, and other loved ones of people struggling with addiction. It's practical, compassionate, and collaborative—and it works.

Instead of nagging, pleading, or ultimatums, CRAFT teaches skills that help you:

Communicate more effectively without escalating conflict
Set clear boundaries that protect your well-being
Encourage change—including treatment entry or reduced use—through positive reinforcement
Prioritize your own care, so you're steadier in the hard moments

Research shows CRAFT improves family well-being and increases the likelihood that loved ones enter treatment. It's not about controlling someone else; it's about changing the dance.

Why this group?

Because keeping it all inside is exhausting. This group offers a safe, judgment-free space to talk openly, learn strategies that work, and feel understood by people who get it.

What you can expect:

Short teaching segments on CRAFT skills
Guided practice you can actually use at home
Space for questions and peer support
Take-home tools to keep you moving forward

Details

When: Mondays, 12:00–1:00 PM (Mountain Time)
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free (made possible through federal grant funding and our community partnership)

Who it's for

Partners, parents, adult children, siblings, and close friends
People who have tried other groups (like Al-Anon) and want more hands-on skills
Anyone seeking a calmer, more effective way to support a loved one—while also caring for themselves

How to join

Email us for the Zoom link: contact@realtherapistsgroup.com
Prefer a quick consult first? Send a note with "CRAFT Group" in the subject line, and send the details your way.

A gentle nudge

You don't have to keep doing this alone—or the hard way. One hour a week can change the tone at home, lower the temperature of tough conversations, and give you a more straightforward path forward. If that sounds good, reach out. Let's make your next step a steadier one.