The River Source - 12 Steps Holistic Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center

Family Therapy

We understand that addiction affects the entire family. Therefore, we provide education, therapy, and support for the family. Our knowledgeable and caring therapists work with families to address the many different situations related to chemical dependency. “Family Therapy", also referred to as "Couples and Family Therapy" and "Family Systems Therapy", is a branch of psychotherapy that works with families and couples in intimate relationships to nurture change and development. It tends to view change in terms of the systems of interaction between family members. It emphasizes family relationships as an important factor in psychological health. What the different schools of family therapy have in common is a belief that, regardless of the origin of the problem, and regardless of whether the clients consider it an "individual" or "family" issue, involving families in solutions is often beneficial.

This involvement of families is commonly accomplished by their direct participation in the therapy session. The family therapist employs skills that influence conversations in a way that catalyzes the strengths, wisdom, and support of the wider system. In the field's early years, many clinicians defined the family in a narrow, traditional manner usually including parents and children. As the field has evolved, the concept of the family is more commonly defined in terms of strongly supportive, long-term roles and relationships between people who may or may not be related by blood. Family therapy has been used effectively in the full range of human dilemmas; there is no category of relationship or psychological problem that has not been effectively addressed.

 

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Testimonials Dwne erro

"My addiction to alcohol brought me to River Source. River Source was recommended by my IOP, Desert Star ARC in Tucson. In the short time I’ve known Richard Poppy, I’ve realized I can trust him and accept his advice without reservation. There are no words to describe how terrified I was when checking in on Friday. Filling out the admission papers was a multiple emotional event for me. I knew I needed help and felt good about starting, but the shame built and embarrassment was lurking..."
Richard Q. - April 2012
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Meet Our Staff

Dr. Walmer Medical Director
Dr. Walmer
Medical Director
Dr. Andrea Palmer N.M.D.
Dr. Andrea Palmer
N.M.D.
Dr. Dave Arneson Naturopathic Medical Doctor
Dr. Dave Arneson
Naturopathic Medical Doctor
Geffen Liberman
Counselor - Masters Level, LISAC
Liz Martin Vice President of Operations
Liz Martin
Vice President of Operations
Jenny Cilwa
Jenny Cilwa
Executive Director - Casa Grande