Family Therapy Program for Addiction Recovery in South Dakota

Addiction is a family disease, which means that it affects not only the individual who is suffering from the disease, but also family members, friends, and others close to them. A person’s struggles with addiction can leave them feeling helpless, scared, and broken, but when they seek help, healing can begin.  

Healing as a family can significantly increase the success of both the person who is struggling with an addiction and those close to them. At Keystone Treatment Center, we offer a family program that allows family members to walk the path of recovery alongside their loved ones. By taking part in the family program at our treatment center in Canton, South Dakota, patients and their families can work together to heal from the damage inflicted by the effects of addiction. 

Our family program is available for patients who are receiving residential treatment at Keystone Treatment Center. This two-day program includes:  

• Education about addiction and the recovery process 
• Chances to explore how addiction has affected each person 
• Education about how boundaries are necessary for growth 
• Opportunities to identify feelings and regain connection 
• Ways to learn how to accept what someone can and cannot control 
• Strategies to gain insight into enabling behaviors versus supporting recovery 
• Opportunities to identify resources to support ongoing family recovery 
• Education on the importance of self-care throughout this journey 

Families who take part in this program at our treatment center in Canton, South Dakota, may also participate in The Circle of Life, which is a family circle group we invite family members and patients to participate in together.  

When someone is suffering from an addiction, their connection with loved ones is often lost, leaving behind feelings of resentment, hopelessness, and fear.  

The Circle of Life encourages families and their loved ones to engage in honest communication, which often breaks down their walls and results in deeper connections with one another. By opening their hearts and being transparent with each other, healing can begin, and hope may be restored. 

We know that the time patients and their families spend in the family program at Keystone Treatment Center is only one aspect of the recovery journey. To improve the chances for success, we offer ongoing support throughout the various stages of the recovery process. 

Before visiting, families can participate in our family support group held Sundays on our campus in Canton, South Dakota. This gives families a chance to get answers to any questions they may have and learn about Al-Anon and its benefits for family recovery.  

After someone completes residential treatment with us, we also encourage their family members to participate in our Healing Connections Support Group, which is a weekly support service we offer. Those who are local to the Sioux Falls area can participate in person, while a Zoom option is available for those who are located too far to attend in person.  

At Keystone Treatment Center, our goal is to make sure that everyone who turns to us in their time of need is supported for those first months out of treatment, ensuring that they are successful in early recovery. 

• Family Program Schedule
• Downloadable Family Questionnaire
• Mailer Packet Cover Letter

An additional resource we often recommend to families is Al-Anon, which is a community-based support group designed for families who have a loved one who is struggling with addiction. These meetings are rooted in the 12 Steps of recovery, and they are designed to help spouses, parents, siblings, and other family members understand and accept a loved one’s battle with addiction. Taking part in these meetings can complement the support we offer in the months following treatment.