Families of Alcoholics need help in creating a healthy support system for both themselves and their alcoholic loved one. It has been proven that the more healthy the support from the family, the better possibility for a client's success in long term recovery. Even loving and caring family members of alcoholics may not know how to help. Alcoholismâs effect on each family member can be deep and difficult to overcome. How to help an alcoholic family member can be effectively enhanced through family focused therapies in The Recovery Place Family Program. Although Jim knew that he was surrounded by love and support in his battle for recovery, it wasnât enough. Professional intervention for both Jim and his family was crucial. Clean for 3 years now, Jim is upfront about his own reactions to his familyâs desire to help him. Pamela, Lead Clinician at TRP, helped Jim and his family.
