Family Meetings
"Recovery always is more effective when the whole family can heal in conjunction with the member of the family experiencing addiction. We all get to look at ourselves. We all get to compassionately consider how our family has carried forward suffering for generations."
- Gabor Mate
Recovery Dharma Family and Friend Sangha meetings are for anyone seeking support because they have someone in their life who may be struggling with substance use or process addictions. This person does not need to be in recovery or treatment for you to participate. This person may no longer be with you, but left an imprint within you.
Family Support | Supporting One Another
Who: Family, Friends, and Allies
What: This is an open meeting where we come together to meditate and talk about supporting the people in our lives (including ourselves) who may be struggling with deep suffering, addiction and/or disordered thinking. This person may or may not be in recovery. We will discuss – and practice – the importance of connection, community, and compassion.
There will be a 15-20 minute guided meditation, Dharma reading from 16G, and time for conversation, discussion, and questions. This is a trauma informed Recovery Dharma affinity group.
This meeting is 90 minutes, however, you are welcome to leave at anytime. We do request that during introductions you come on camera or microphone to introduce yourself, and you can go right back off camera. We ask this for the safety of the room.
When: Monday at 8:00pm ET / 5:00 PT (excluding holiday)
Dates:
Schedule of 2024:
August: 5, 12, 19, 26
September: 9, 16, 23, 30
October: 7, 21, 28
November: 4, 11, 18, 25
December: 2, 9, 16, 23
Schedule for 2025:
January: 6, 13, 27
February: 3, 10, 24
March: 3, 10, 17, 24
Where: Zoom/Online (https://tinyurl.com/RDFamilly )
Email: Hello@RecoveryDharmaFamily.com for more information
Inquiry Meeting | Circle of Family Support | Supporting Each Other
Who: Families and Friends
What: This is a closed meeting where we come together to meditate, journal, and discuss specific questions to help all of us with our circumstances regarding the people in our lives (including ourselves) who may be struggling with deep suffering, addiction and/or disordered thinking. We will discuss – and practice – the importance of connection, community, and compassion.
There will be a 10 minute quiet sit, followed by journaling about weekly questions that are relevant to our subject, and time for conversation, discussion, and questions. This is a trauma informed Recovery Dharma affinity group.
When: Dates change with each Circle (excluding holiday)
Where: Zoom/Online ( please email for link )
Email: Hello@RecoveryDharmaFamily.com for more information or Zoom link.
Information: For more information about Inquiry Circles, please visit: Recovery Dharma Inquiry Circles:
Family and Friends inquiry circle interest form: https://forms.gle/16p69rpuU8Jzv2Mv8