Tired of trying to control the substance abuser's behaviors? Want help to cope with resentments, anger, anxiety, pain, and guilt? YOUR recovery can begin now! Kathy Ann Ward, M.S., CSAC, LPC, clinical therapist at the Center for Family Healing (CFH) will lead the group. The group will begin Thursday, February 2, 2012 and meet for 8 weeks at the CFH. To register call 920-720-8872.

The Affected Family Member group will help you learn how to:

• Stop obsessing about the SA's actions
• Respond effectively to unacceptable behaviors
• Change unhealthy relationship patterns
• Improve well-being

Session topics include:

• Effects of substance use on families
• Identifying and modifying ineffective behaviors
• Improving communication patterns
• Sociogram mapping
• Obstacles to coping
• Bringing back normal