Family Sunday
Community Reinforcement and Family Training (Craft Model)
At California Recovery Center (CRC), we understand that recovery isn’t a journey taken alone. Family and friends play a crucial role in supporting loved ones through addiction treatment. That’s why we’ve created Family Sunday, a unique program that opens our doors to the people who matter most to those in our care.
Family Sunday is more than just a gathering; it’s an opportunity to build connections, strengthen relationships, and create a supportive environment conducive to healing. Guided by the principles of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), our program is designed to help families and friends learn effective strategies for encouraging recovery, enhancing communication, and reducing the risk of relapse.
Registering ahead helps us prepare for the group, but it’s never required. Every family member and friend is welcome, whether you sign up in advance or decide to join us that day.
Family Sunday
Open to the Community
- Understand a loved one’s substance and/or mental health
- Improve communication skills
- Understand empathetic listening skills
- Set and maintain boundaries
- Support positive change and solve problems
How to Support Your Loved One During Treatment
Recovery is a family process. A few things we hear often from families who navigate it well:
- Show up consistently.
- Presence matters more than having the right words.
- Listen without trying to fix.
- Empathetic listening builds trust faster than advice does.
- Set loving boundaries — and hold them.
- Boundaries protect the relationship; they don’t punish it.
- Celebrate small wins.
- Recovery isn’t linear, and progress deserves recognition at every stage.
- Take care of yourself too.
- You’ll show up better for your loved one if you’re supported as well.
Family Sunday goes deeper into each of these, with guidance from our clinical team, every week.
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You Don't Have to Do This Alone
Alongside Family Sunday, many families find ongoing strength through independent support communities:
Al-Anon Family Groups
For those affected by a loved one’s drinking
- In-person & virtual meetings
- No cost, no registration required
- Confidential & anonymous
- Open to spouses, parents & adult children
Nar-Anon Family Groups
For families and friends affected by someone else’s addiction
- In-person & virtual meetings
- No cost, no registration required
- Confidential & anonymous
- Open to anyone affected by a loved one’s addiction
SMART Recovery Family & Friends
A science-based, mutual-support alternative
- Evidence-based tools & strategies
- In-person & online meetings
- No religious framework
- Practical, skills-based approach
NAMI Family Support Groups
For families navigating a loved one’s mental health
- Peer-led, confidential groups
- In-person & virtual options
- No cost to attend
- Addresses mental health alongside substance use
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to register in advance?
No — registration is optional and simply helps us plan for the group. Family and friends are always welcome, whether you sign up ahead of time or decide to join us that day.
What happens during a session?
Each Family Sunday is a guided group session led by a member of our clinical team. Sessions typically include a short educational topic — communication, boundaries, or understanding addiction and recovery — followed by open discussion and time for questions. No preparation is needed; just come as you are.
Can I bring other family members, including children?
Family Sunday welcomes spouses, parents, siblings, and other loved ones. If you’re hoping to bring young children, please give us a call ahead of time so we can help make sure it’s a comfortable fit for everyone.
Is what I share confidential?
Family Sunday is an educational and supportive space, and we ask everyone in the room to respect each other’s privacy. Please note that specific details about a loved one’s treatment can only be shared with their consent, in accordance with HIPAA and federal privacy law.
What if I can't make it this Sunday?
No problem — Family Sunday happens every week, so you’re always welcome the next time your schedule allows. In the meantime, feel free to explore the family recovery resources on this page, or reach out to our team with any questions.
Registering ahead helps us prepare for the group, but it’s never required. Every family member and friend is welcome, whether you sign up in advance or decide to join us that day.
Family Sunday
