12-Step Beginners Workshop
For family members of someone struggling with substance use disorder
and or mental health challenges. This "Beginners Workshop" is designed
to give attendees an overview of the 12 steps and how they may be applied
to your life.
Date
We will meet for 4 sessions: Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Oct. 24, & Oct. 31.
Time
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location
SAFE Office, 31 Hayward St. Suite 2C
Details:
Registration is required. Register HERE.
About the Program:
The 12 Steps are commonly used in support programs for family members and loved ones of those impacted by substance misuse and/or mental health challenges (Alanon, Families Anonymous). These 12 steps provide a guide for healing from patterns of behavior, or codependency, which are common to family members and loved ones alike. Codependency often leads to feelings of fear, anxiety, anger, and isolation. Left untreated, these emotions can cause major disruptions both to individual family members as well as the family dynamic as a whole.
Meet the Facilitator:
Director of Family Recovery | Co-Founder
James Derick
Jim Derick is a parent who knows about the devastating impact of Substance Use Disorder. His son Jack battled this illness for over 15 years and it was this struggle that led Jim to help form SAFE. On July 15, 2022 Jack died of an accidental overdose. Jim remains committed to helping families impacted by mental health and substance misuse challenges.
Jim spent 22 years in the risk management field. In 2015 he co-founded SAFE and was elected as its' first president. Jim dedicates most of his time to family recovery and is furthering his education at Hartford Family Institute to become certified in body-centered psychotherapy.
Jim is a facilitator for Road to Recovery, a 12-step support program for family members and Learn to Cope, a support group for families and loved ones impacted by Substance Use Disorder. Jim also serves on the Franklin Public Schools Substance Abuse Task Force.