Family Programs
All Family Weekend Programming costs are included in the cost of the Primary Care Program.
Family Counselling at Orchard Recovery Center
Addiction is a disease that affects the whole family. The Orchard Recovery Center’s clients are encouraged to invite loved ones to participate in our family weekend programming every Saturday. Family programming is offered online using the Zoom communications platform, so family members may participate from wherever they are located.
Once every six weeks the Orchard hosts an extended family program that includes a Friday seminar on rebuilding trust and our regular Saturday family program. The extended family long weekend invites loved ones to participate int the family programming to focus on a more in-depth look at addiction and family dynamics.
Educational Seminar
Our Educational Seminar brings together clients and their invited family members for an educational session led by one of our experienced counsellors. This seminar provides families with a deeper understanding of addiction, recovery, and the impact of substance use on relationships. Family members join remotely via Zoom, allowing participation from anywhere in the world. The session encourages insight, empathy, and open communication, helping both clients and their loved ones.
Following the seminar, there is a break for lunch before transitioning into Small Groups in the afternoon.
Small Groups
Our Small Groups provide an opportunity for more personal, focused conversations in a supportive setting. Each group consists of two to three clients and one counsellor. Within this setting, clients and their invited family members who have attended the morning seminar can connect privately via Zoom. This format allows for meaningful dialogue guided by the counsellor, helping participants address family dynamics, express emotions, and strengthen understanding between clients and loved ones.
Participation in Small Groups is optional, and attendance is by invitation from the client. These sessions often serve as a valuable step toward healing relationships and fostering lasting recovery.
Family Program Schedule
December 2025
- Sat Dec 20 – Addiction 101
- Fri Dec 26 – Family Long Weekend – Rebuilding Trust
- Sat Dec 27 – Family Long Weekend – Addiction: A Family Disease
January 2026
- Sat Jan 3 – Underlying Issues of Addiction
- Sat Jan 10 – Shame & The Drama Triangle
- Sat Jan 17 – Codependency
- Sat Jan 24 – Recovery & Relapse Prevention
- Sat Jan 31 – Addiction 101
February 2026
- Fri Feb 6 – Family Long Weekend – Rebuilding Trust
- Sat Feb 7 – Family Long Weekend – Addiction: A Family Disease
- Sat Feb 14 – Underlying Issues of Addiction
- Sat Feb 21 – Shame & The Drama Triangle
- Sat Feb 28 – Codependency
March 2026
- Sat Mar 7 – Recovery & Relapse Prevention
- Sat Mar 14 – Addiction 101
- Fri Mar 20 – Family Long Weekend – Rebuilding Trust
- Sat Mar 21 – Family Long Weekend – Addiction: A Family Disease
- Sat Mar 28 – Underlying Issues of Addiction
April 2026
- Sat Apr 4 – Shame & The Drama Triangle
- Sat Apr 11 – Codependency
- Sat Apr 18 – Recovery & Relapse Prevention
Small Groups
Our Small Groups provide an opportunity for more personal, focused conversations in a supportive setting. Each group consists of two to three clients and one counsellor. Within this setting, clients and their invited family members who have attended the morning seminar can connect privately via Zoom. This format allows for meaningful dialogue guided by the counsellor, helping participants address family dynamics, express emotions, and strengthen understanding between clients and loved ones.
Participation in Small Groups is optional, and attendance is by invitation from the client. These sessions often serve as a valuable step toward healing relationships and fostering lasting recovery.
