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The principles behind this psycho-educational online program are based on the researched belief that supporting families affected by the harmful addiction of someone they care for can yield positive outcomes for the whole family and the addicted individual. (Coppello, Velleman & Templeton, 2005)

The purpose of this program

Is to provide a brief intervention for families specifically developed to:

• Support their loved one to enter treatment.
• Reduce the length and severity of the addiction.

In addition, reduce:

• The level of distress that family and loved ones feel.
• The strong belief that families are somehow to blame.
• The overwhelming sense of guilt.
• The level of helplessness.

The (ASV) five-step Family Solution Program program provides:

1. Evidenced based knowledge that when followed will help to reduce the length and severity of the addiction
2. Coping strategies, to yield positive outcomes within the family system.
3. Communication strategies, to assist families to relate positively with each other, thereby reducing unhelpful emotions.
4. Examples of clear boundaries that allow family members to be responsible for their own outcomes and in turn empower them to stand on their own two feet.
5. Strategies for enhancing the wellbeing of the whole family so that they can be “thriving” in life not just “surviving”.

“This will be a challenge, but we know you can do it” Angela - ASV Family Therapist