What is the NURTURING PROGRAM?
The Nurturing Program for Families in Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery is a transformative curriculum that guides participants on their journeys in both recovery from Substance Use Disorders and in improving their parenting skills and relationships with their children.
Through interactive exercises, the Nurturing Program helps parents be curious about and reflect on their own thoughts, feelings and intentions – and those of their children. This enhances parents' self-awareness - thereby deepening their ability to connect with their children.
How does the NURTURING PROGRAM work?
An interactive, engaging curriculum of 17 sessions that supports people in recovery to:
- explore their own histories
- understand forces affecting their families
- build skills to help their families recover
The Nurturing Program has successfully been used in substance use treatment and family services settings such as peer recovery centers, congregant housing for addiction treatment, correctional facilities, and many more.
What is the NURTURING PROGRAM FACILITATOR'S TRAINING?
- A two-day, online training
- Interactive, experiential activities and games to demonstrate the Nurturing Program
- For staff and volunteers that want to facilitate the Nurturing Program in their own organization or community
What do participants learn from the NURTURING PROGRAM training?
"That joy and fun can be part of recovery. I feel hopeful about integrating this into my clinical practice/work.”
- Participant in Nurturing Program Facilitator’s training
Who should attend?
- Residential Program Staff
- Parent Educators
- Social Workers
- Parenting Group Leaders
- Substance Use Counselors
- Mental Health Counselors
- Early Intervention Professionals
- Early Childhood & Family Service Agency Professionals
While it is not a requirement, participants are encouraged to pre-order a copy of the curriculum prior to the training. This provides the opportunity to follow along with material presented and become more familiar with the curriculum layout. Pre-order your curriculum by October 1st, 2024 to get it in time for the October training.