a couple holds hands while sitting on a couch during a family addiction counseling session

Family Addiction Counseling and Therapy for Long-Term Recovery

Family addiction counseling can be a vital tool in helping families understand and cope with the challenges of addiction. This type of counseling is designed to address the intricate dynamics within families impacted by substance use, fostering an environment conducive to recovery. Sanford Behavioral Health, located in Michigan, offers specialized family therapy for addiction, providing […]

How Growing Up with Alcoholic Parents Affects Children

Alcohol addiction can have a profound effect on children growing up in households with an alcoholic parent or parents. Children of alcoholic parents can experience a range of traumatic events and feelings, which can have long-term effects on their emotional and psychological well-being. Often, children of alcoholic parents can develop their own struggles with alcohol […]

two people console a young person with their issues with an alcoholic parent and trauma

10 Family Therapy Activities for the Summer

At Sanford Behavioral Health, we believe that family therapy is an integral part of addiction recovery. Fortunately, summer is a great time to begin addiction treatment in general and family therapy specifically. There is a wide array of family therapy activities that are suited for the summer at our family therapy and counseling program. Many […]

a family of three goes on a bike ride on trail in the forest enjoying one of many family therapy activities