family reflection day

The Family Reflection Day is a new part of the MRTC program. During
clients' third or fourth week of programming, they may invite loved ones to the family reflection day at MRTC. Loved ones (friends, partners, spouses, and family members) of clients participate alongside clients in an educational workshop on the impact of
addictions on relationships. Then loved ones join in a reflective circle as they share their experiences and hopes for their significant others (clients) who are now in the process of recovery.

After clients witness this conversation, then they join the reflective circle to share their experiences as well as hopes for recovery. Then a larger open discussion begins between both groups. The aim of the family reflection day is for both clients and their loved ones to begin the process of understanding each others' journeys toward healing. Thus far, this new feature in programming has had an overwhelmingly positive impact on both clients and families as they begin to understand the impact of addiction and the challenges of recovery from both sides.