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Together We Heal: Family Recovery Support Program in Norwood, NJ

Together We Heal is a six-month family recovery support program at Valley Spring Recovery Center in Norwood, NJ, designed to help families heal alongside a loved one living with substance use disorder (SUD).

Led by Patricia Osterhoudt, CARC, CRPA, PSP, this monthly program provides families with education, practical tools, and emotional support to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and support long-term recovery.

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Family Support for Addiction Recovery

Families are deeply impacted by addiction, and they deserve support too. The Together We Heal Family Program helps families better understand substance use disorder, reduce fear and stigma, and develop healthier ways to support recovery at home.

Each session combines education, skill-building, and guided discussion in a safe, compassionate setting.

Program details:

– Location: Valley Spring Recovery Center, Norwood, NJ
– Format: Six-monthly sessions
– Session length: 60–90 minutes

What Families Will Learn

Through this six-month program, families gain practical tools to:

  • Understand addiction and recovery with greater clarity
  • Improve communication and set healthy boundaries
  • Rebuild trust and redefine family roles
  • Develop individual and family wellness plans
  • Prepare for reintegration after treatment
  • Respond effectively in crisis situations
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Program Structure: Six Monthly Family Recovery Sessions

Goal:

Create a safe, supportive environment while introducing families to recovery education and overdose prevention.

Key topics:

  • Emotional and physical safety
  • Program orientation and expectations
  • Narcan training and overdose prevention
  • Building connection and shared understanding

Goal:

Help families understand the emotional and internal struggles connected to addiction and recovery.

Key topics:

  • Naming emotions using a Feelings Wheel
  • Exploring inner conflict and compassion
  • Understanding how addiction impacts relationships
  • Identifying realistic, compassionate action steps

Goal:

Strengthen family communication while establishing healthy boundaries.

Key topics:

  • CRAFT-informed communication tools
  • Healthier conversations that reduce conflict
  • Boundary-setting that supports recovery and emotional safety

Goal:

Repair trust and stabilize family dynamics impacted by substance use.

Key topics:

  • Rebuilding trust after addiction
  • Redefining family roles
  • Strengthening emotional safety within the home

Goal:

Create sustainable wellness strategies for individuals and the family as a whole.

Key topics:

  • Individual self-care planning
  • Family wellness routines
  • Long-term recovery support practices

Goal:

Prepare families to support a loved one returning home after treatment or entering early recovery.

Key topics:

  • Navigating early recovery at home
  • Balancing compassion with structure
  • Setting healthy expectations and routines

Narcan Training & Overdose Prevention for Families

Overdose risk can occur at any stage of recovery, especially during early recovery or after periods of abstinence. Together We Heal includes Narcan training as an essential part of family recovery education.

Families learn how to:

  • Recognize overdose warning signs
  • Respond in an emergency
  • Properly administer Narcan nasal spray
  • Access free Narcan locally and online

This training is framed as harm reduction and community care, empowering families to be prepared, not fearful.

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Why Families Choose Together We Heal

  • Family-focused addiction education
  • Led by a certified recovery professional
  • Practical tools families can use immediately
  • Supportive, judgment-free environment
  • Integrated overdose prevention training
  • Local program in Norwood, New Jersey

Take the Next Step

If your family is supporting a loved one through addiction or recovery, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Valley Spring’s Together We Heal program offers education, structure, and connection to help families move forward, together.

Contact Valley Spring Recovery Center to learn more or enroll in the family program.

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