Building an ecosystem of understanding and trust
Journey to Freedom
8 Week Online Education and Support Series for Professionals as well as Friends and Family affected by a loved one’s addiction.
Starts 9 July 2022
what you should know
family support services
Weekly progress feedback
Family Workshops
Family Counselling
Family Support Groups
Family Intervention
After Treatment Integration Support
Telephonic or Virtual Consultations
Monthly Newsletter
Educational
and support Forums
and Workshops
how to know if you’d benefit from counselling
- Do you regularly feel hurt, embarrassed or distressed by your loved one’s behaviour?
- Do you dread holidays and special occasions because you are worried that they will ruin them?
- Do you feel guilt and shame often?
- Do you feel responsible for their using?
- Do you often prefer to stay away from home rather than spend time with the them?
- Do you discourage friends/family members from visiting because of their behaviour?
- Do you feel like there is no one who understands?
- Have you considered calling the Police because of their behaviour?
- Do you find yourself covering up for the addict/alcoholic?
- Do you feel everything would be OK if they would just stop
drinking/using ? - Do you feel it is because you are not enough?
- Do you tell lies to cover up for your loved one?
- Do you feel angry, confused or depressed most of the time?
- Do you feel you are ‘walking on eggshells’ because you fear you might cause them to drink/use or fearful of an angry outburst?
meet the team
Carmen Lombard
Family Liaision Manager and Addiction Counsellor
Robynne Dreyer
Family Liaison and Trainee Addiction Counsellor
Monique Kurczewski
Family Liaison and Trainee Addiction Counsellor
Svenja Klückow
Mental Wellbeing Counsellor
family FAQ’s
When can I talk to my family member while he/she is in treatment?
When can I visit my family member while he/she is in treatment?
How can I find out how my loved one is doing?
How do I support my family member when they are back at home?
How can I be sure my loved one has everything they need for treatment?
Can you tell me some more about The Cedars Addiction Treatment Program?
What makes you different to other treatment facilities?
additional family support resources
30 Minute Complimentary Consultation
Many family members carry guilt around the fact that their loved one struggles with addiction. These feelings can be very difficult to deal with. Often the first step is reaching out for help and support. The Cedars Family Team offer a number of professional services to assist you on your journey of healing.
We offer a 30 minute complimentary consultation to allow a family member or loved one to share their feelings, concerns and struggles with a professional counsellor. Counselling provides one with the full attention of the clinician in order to maximize the amount of time your individual issues are addressed during the treatment sessions.
Should you wish to book your free consultation, please contact us.
The Cedars Family Division
- 071 882 0168
- family@thecedars.co.za