No cause, no cure, no control – but coping with compassion!
Some time ago, I wrote about the 4 C’s for families: The family didn’t cause the mental illness or substance use, can’t …
WRAP For Caregivers
WRAP™For Families / Supporters of people with mental health or substance use issues You love the person who struggles with mental health …
2019 Family Conference on Mental Health and Substance Use
Join us for our 2019 Family Conference on April 27, 2019 at Vancouver General Hospital! Dr. Julian Somers will speak on “Addiction …
More On Helping Your Loved One
By Becky Hynes (See also our previous article on Supporting vs. Enabling) There are many different and sometimes conflicting thoughts and feelings …
Family Education Series
Education Series for Families/Supporters of People With Mental Illness/Concurrent Disorders (click here to download the poster) The Family Support and Involvement team at …
Supporting vs. Enabling
People often ask – how do I know whether I’m helping or enabling? The answer is often not that easy. When you …
The 4 C’s
The Four C’s – An Important Tool For FamiliesSometimes little slogans can help us remember important recovery topics. The 4 C’s is …