Changing Families Changing Outcomes

314 Chestnut Street,Mankato MN 56001

15 May, 2023

Description

This workshop will help attendees understand challenging behaviors, strategies for collaboration, new communication skills, and how to integrate harm reduction and multiple pathways both as a life-saving practice and as a way of being towards those suffering from substance use. Whether you’re a professional hoping to assist the family members you work with, a community member who wants to learn more about how we can respond without stigma, shame or causing harm, or a family member who feels as if there is nothing you can do and you are ill-equipped to respond to your loved-ones substance use or problematic behaviors in an honoring manner, this workshop is for you. Description: Relationships where addiction and high risk behaviors are involved can feel like navigating a minefield. When communication breaks down, harsh words are exchanged, and you feel like you are on the verge of losing your mind, you think there has to be a better way (and there is). Small changes CAN produce big results for you and your loved one(s) struggling with these tough situations. In this interactive workshop, we'll help you understand what these changes look like and work with you to develop and improve your communication and collaboration skills. You'll learn how to activate recovery in your family and communities and start changing the dynamics in your relationships. Creating safe spaces and living out your values Behaviors make sense: What's behind the why? Harnessing our superpowers: Responding with kindness Exploring boundaries, agreements and self-compassion The information presented in this workshop is informed by the following evidence-based best practices and treatments: CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), MI (Motivational Interviewing), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). About the presenter: Pam Lanhart Pam is a family member that has been impacted by substance use her entire life. She has been a care-giver of loved ones with substance use and mental health issues, as well as part of a family system with multiple members in long-term recovery. She considers herself a person in long-term recovery. Pam is the director of Thrive Family Recovery Resources, a DHS funded non-profit that exists to support families impacted by substance use. Pam is a trained Arise interventionist specializing in family case management, a family recovery coach and certified peer recovery specialist. Her work is informed by evidence based best practices including Invitation to Change, CRAFT and Motivational Interviewing and believes the foundation for healing is empathy, kindness, connection and love.