Family & Friends Manual
Comprehensive self-help book for people affected by the addictive behaviour of someone close to them.
Support for FAMILY & FRIENDS
Does your loved one have an addiction?
Being in a close relationship with someone struggling with a problem behaviour is highly stressful. You may wonder what you have done to deserve this stress. You may have no idea what your new situation will mean for you. You are likely to worry that you won’t cope. You may be feeling powerless, embarrassed, angry, exhausted or all of these things at once.
The sole aim of our Family & Friends program is to improve your quality of life, coping skills and support system. It is about getting you to regain control of your own life.
"The focus is not on the person
with the problem behaviour, but
to teach practical skills to the
supporter to improve their own
resilience and wellbeing"
Family & Friends support meetings
Our online and in-person groups are run by trained facilitators who often have their own experiences as a family member affected by a loved one’s relationship with alcohol, drugs, gambling or other problematic behaviours. We provide strategies to stay safe, seek support, problem solve and set goals.
Start your own family support meeting
Our professional training courses will teach you everything you need to know about how to start and run the SMART Recovery Family & Friends program.
We need your support
SMART Recovery does not recieve any Government funding, we rely on the support of the community to continue and grow much-needed family support programs.
